Shockingly 4 Simple Ways to Earn Money From Your Phone.

Manushvi Nithyanandan
4 min readFeb 11, 2024

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I am a smartphone person and spend a lot of time with my phone. It has become an essential tool in my life. The days when phones were used just for communication have gone and now it’s used for entertainment, convenience, productivity, and information.

Using my phone I chat with my friends, see the time, check on the calendar, attend office meetings, take selfies, set alarms, listen to music, book my tickets, and play games. But it was all until I figured out that I could also make money with my smartphone. And guess what, it is the best part.

With the help of a few apps and tools, you can earn money in many ways. But I found it hard to exactly find out which one is really good and profitable. Trying every app may seem to be a waste of time.

So I researched, then asked a few friends what exactly is working, and now I have a list with me to share with you.

How to make money from your phone?

Watch videos

Generally, we used to scroll down YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram to watch videos for fun. But, guess what? You can earn money while still having fun.

Some platforms pay users to watch videos, ads, or any other to encourage them to spend more time on the platform, potentially to attract new users. Few will have strict requirements and limitations like a minimum payout threshold or a maximum number of videos you can watch in a day.

The amount you earn will vary depending on the platform and the tasks. You can earn between $100 to $200 per month if you watch videos daily. Sometimes you get points, gift cards, or bonuses.

So before signing, you need to read the terms and conditions carefully and be aware of the potential scams. Also consider the reputation, the payment options, the payout threshold, the types of videos, and the time commitment.

Play games

Platforms like YouTube allow you to stream your gameplay and earn money through ads, sponsorships, and donations.

Some game developers will hire testers to play and provide feedback on their games and will pay for it. Some games allow players to buy and sell virtual items like weapons or skins for real money.

Gamers can earn money through advertisements in mobile games. Developers display ads before, during, or after gameplay and receive payment from advertisers. Some of this revenue may be shared with players who view the ads.

When it comes to choosing the right platform to make money on your phone by playing games, you need to consider the type of game, and the payment methods ( because a few platforms will pay out in cash while others offer gift cards or other rewards), the reputation of the platform, payout threshold, and competition.

Before signing up, carefully review the terms and conditions. Choose a platform that aligns with your goals and preferences after researching your options thoroughly.

Taking photos and videos

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You can sell your photos and videos to stock photography websites. They allow you to upload your photos and videos and sell them to customers who need them for their projects.

Capturing newsworthy events can be sold to news organizations that may use them in their reporting.

If you have a large following on social media platforms like Instagram, you can monetize your account by partnering with brands or businesses to promote their products or services.

Participate in photography contests that offer cash prizes to the winners. You can participate in these contests and earn money if your photos or videos are selected as winners.

You get paid for taking photos and videos on your phone because these images and videos have commercial value for businesses, individuals, and organizations. They may use them for various purposes such as advertising, marketing, editorial content, or social media content.

Selling photos or videos is essentially licensing the use of your work to these buyers. In return, you receive payment for the license. Based on the quality of your work, the demand for it, and the pricing model used by the platform or buyer, you can earn money.

Walking

Using certain walking apps or fitness apps you can make money on phones that reward users for their physical activity. These apps typically use your phone’s GPS and motion sensors to track your steps and distance traveled.

Some of these apps offer rewards for achieving certain milestones or goals. This includes gift cards or cash payments. Some apps allow you to earn virtual currency that can be redeemed for real-world rewards.

There are different reasons why you get paid for walking.

Some companies and advertisers pay for user data related to physical activity and health. By using these apps, users consent to share their personal data, such as steps taken and distance traveled, with the app’s partners and sponsors in exchange for rewards.

Some apps use a virtual currency or reward system to incentivize users to be more active and achieve their fitness goals like virtual coins or points for completing certain walking or exercise challenges, which can then be redeemed for gift cards or other rewards.

When choosing a platform, it is important to do your research and read reviews before choosing an app, as some may require you to share personal data or may have hidden fees or conditions.

Thanks for reading my article. To read more on relationships, love, mental health, and life lessons you can follow my writings.

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Manushvi Nithyanandan

I Write to Captivate, Inform, and Inspire. Check my posts on @manushvibz