Do you want to make money the fun way or do you just need a little extra on the side? Whatever it is, these 30 game apps that pay instantly to PayPal will give you what you’re looking for.

The best part about these games is they don’t require any work on your end! Simply download and play them- all while earning real money. These apps are available on both Android and iPhone devices so no matter which type of device you have, there’s something here for everyone.

How does it work?

• Most of the apps listed below require you to install their app and register an account with them which is very easy; using Facebook connect is often a popular option when registering.  
• When you sign up, you are assigned a gamer ID which will be used to track your progress.  
• You are given games to play, challenges or jobs daily to complete. These tasks are often simple ones like watching an advertisement video or downloading an app.  
• Once the game has registered that you completed all of your tasks, they’ll credit you with your earnings.  
• You can then cash out your earnings to either PayPal or gift cards from places like Amazon or Best Buy.

Well, let’s get right to it! Here are the 30+ best game apps that pay instantly via Paypal and gift cards:

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Swagbucks LIVE

So I am starting with Swagbucks LIVE, a spin-off from one of the most famous apps that pay direct to Paypal, and one that’s a genuine game rather than just completing surveys or watching videos.

Swagbucks LIVE is a real-time trivia show, where you answer 10 questions in 10 minutes each day. You have 10 seconds to answer each question. Winners take a share of daily cash prizes $500-$1000

Prizes are paid to winners in the form of SB points, which are redeemable for popular gift cards like Amazon, M&S or PayPal cash at swagbucks.com/redeem

100SB points = $1, from my research players, generally earn 15SB if they win (used to be higher, some players are complaining and asking Swagbucks to review the prizes)

This game is popular with 500,000+ downloads and is available on both Apple and Android devices.

Bonus: check out the FAQ’s at Swagbucks for helpful tips and tricks to earn FREE CASH. You can also maximize your cash by joining SB Answer to complete surveys that pay.

21 Blitz

21 Blitz US (UK) is a mix of the popular games 21 (Blackjack) and Solitare where you can win real money.

You win by making 21’s or stacks of 5 cards to score points. The games use a single full deck of cards.

Finishing the deck before the 3 minute counter ends gets you a bonus, you can also look out for combos and streaks to maximize your bonus.

You can start off playing against real people for free, honing your skills, keeping your brain active or just for fun.

But if you want to earn you have to switch to cash games and compete. The app is part of Skillz portfolio and is available worldwide, but some countries and states in the US are not enabled for cash competitions.

Competitions come in different formats, like head-to-head and larger multiplayer events.

To give an example of how the site works and makes money – in a head-to-head game, each player would stake $0.60, so $1.20. The winner then takes $1.00, leaving the house with the $0.20. Win 5 games and you win $5, your stake would be $3, so your profit would be $2. This sounds small but it’s a 66% gain.

The minimum cash out is $10 and you can use Paypal, Apple Pay, or your credit cards.

Please note! Cash tournaments are available in most of the world. Cash tournaments are not enabled in the following states: AZ, AR, CT, DE, IL, IN LA, ME, MT, SC, SD, and TN. If you don’t live in a price-enabled region, you can still play for free.

Dominoes Gold

This is the classic game of Dominoes as an app on your phone, both iOS and Android.

You can play this for free and win Ticketz but as you need 18M for a flatscreen TV this might take you some time – the free version is just for fun.

In order to win cash, you need to add money to your account and play for real.

There are several ways to play:

1:1, challenge your opponent to an identical game against the app, fastest to best the app wins.

Court, where 4 players are going up against each other. Finalists make $2, Winners make $6, but your entry fee is $3. I will let you finish the math on that.

Pro – this is where the real money is with the winner’s prize in the thousands of dollar mark when competing in daily tournaments for cash. This is beyond my skill set, but somebody is winning it.

Download Dominoes Gold US | Dominoes Gold UK

Please note! Cash tournaments are available in most of the world. Cash tournaments are not enabled in the following states: AZ, AR, CT, DE, IL, IN LA, ME, MT, SC, SD, and TN. If you don’t live in a price-enabled region, you can still play for free.

Pool Payday

According to the app store, this is the #1 pool game for cash.

So this game is a little different from the other games you can play to earn real cash. This one requires a little bit of dextrous skill. The very handy and useful tutorial teaches players how to line up and make shots with the push of a button. I found it a little tricky on my SE, but on larger devices, it will be a little easier – something to consider.

Again, you can play this game for free, earning Ticketz that pretty much enable you to play the next game – not sure how you win the big prizes, 1.2M for a Chromecast will be faster than the flat-screen TV I previously mentioned, but still a very long time.

So if you are wanting to earn cash, this is where you need to step into the leagues.

The great thing here is you can play against people who have been doing this as long as you. You don’t have to straight in with the real pro’s.

1 against 1 games are $0.60 to enter for each player, if you win you get $1 and 50 Ticketz. The more you play the more you unlock and get invited to play for prizes ranging from hundreds to thousands depending on your skill level.

Play Pool Payday US | Pool Payday UK

Please note! Cash tournaments are available in most of the world. Cash tournaments are not enabled in the following states: AZ, AR, CT, DE, IL, IN LA, ME, MT, SC, SD, and TN. If you don’t live in a price-enabled region, you can still play for free.

Big Buck Hunter: Marksman

Coming straight from the hugely successful arcade game Big Buck Hunter. This shooting game has quickly risen to the top of the sporting app downloads.

Like many gaming apps you can play this for free and just for fun, winning Ticketz to allow you to play your next game.

But if you deposit some money, you get access to the leagues and can play against up to 20,000 players rather than the 4 of you that used to play in the bar.

Again I would recommend using a larger device to make your shots, and just like the arcade version, you need to keep your eye and aim on the bucks. Shooting a doe will deduct points.

Points are linked to the accuracy and difficulty of the shot, and you are under a timer to make a shot, with limited slo-mo time.

If you loved the arcade version, this could be the app for you to earn some extra cash.

Download Big Buck Hunter US | Big Buck Hunter UK

PrizeRebel

Prize Rebel offers many ways for you to make money using their system- via PayPal or gift cards from places like Amazon or Bestbuy.

They offer hundreds of different ways for you to earn cash, whether it’s playing games on your phone, doing surveys online, or watching videos. The best part is that getting started with PrizeRebel is fast and easy- no waiting for approval! It has a low minimum payment of $5 and is very user-friendly.

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CashCrate

Help you find ‘vetted’ opportunities to make money online. They will direct you to app that I feature in this article such as Swagbucks, MyPoints, Tellwut, and Fushion cash. So read on to find out more apps to help get cash that pays instantly to Paypal.

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Fusion Cash

Fusion Cash is an app that you can download on your phone or visit the website, where it’s available to be used on computers. They offer watching videos, free surveys, offers and games you can play to win cash rewards, plus friends referral bonuses.

They have 3 types of payment options- PayPal, check, or direct deposit. This one is only available in the US.

There is a $5 sign-up bonus, for this get paid to (GPT) app. You need to accumulate $25 dollars to be able to cash out, but that should not take too long.

Instant Rewards Network

The Instant Rewards Network gives a simple description of how they work. Pick a site, sign-up, complete offers, refer friends, GET REWARDS. They also offer different reward paths which include getting cash direct to Paypal, but also include games, gift cards, cameras, and laptops.

I would stick to Paypal, as it will take a long time to earn enough for a camera or laptop. With the likelihood being you will get bored and leave the app, leaving all your hard-earned rewards on there.

Access Instant Rewards here.

MyPoints

Not a game about but MyPoints is an app that is definitely worth look.

Even just signing up you can claim an Amazon or Visa $10 gift card. You then earn points on your purchases at a huge range of stores. You can also earn extra points from completing surveys.

The points can then be redeemed for gift cards or payment direct to your Paypal account.

Android | iPhone

Solitaire Cube

Having researched this game I debated including it in my list. Solitaire Cube is an app that was created to let you play the classic solitaire card game, which is a great time killer, and something that many people have played at some point.

The reason I debated including this app, is the mixed reviews, even the people who give it 4 or 5 stars admit they never win any cash, but just enjoy playing.

Therefore is that really for us? If you do decide to try this game, stick to the free ‘practice’ option, however, this does not pay real cash. But does allow you to earn Z points or Ticketz which can be used to claim prizes. Earning will take longer as it’s smaller amounts, but it seems that once you enter the pro version with a chance to earn real money your deposit to play can quickly disappear.

Play Solitaire Cube US | Solitaire Cube UK

Please note! Cash tournaments are available in most of the world. Cash tournaments are not enabled in the following states: AZ, AR, CT, DE, IL, IN LA, ME, MT, SC, SD, and TN. If you don’t live in a price-enabled region, you can still play for free.

Feature points

Feature points squeezed onto the list as it has a game feature where you can play in instant contests to win up to 50,000 points.

However, this is primarily a survey site, where you earn points by sharing your opinion.

You can also download free games to earn points, you only have to try the game for a few minutes to be credited with points, and then you can delete it.

This is another site that encourages referrals, with you getting up to 50% of your friends earned points for life. Speeding up your earning.

You can then claim your rewards direct to Paypal or as gift cards for Amazon, App Store, Xbox, Playstation, Starbucks, Bitcoin, and much more.

CashApp

CashApp gives you cash for completing simple tasks, such as downloading and trying games, entering quizzes. For each task, you complete you can earn credits and then get paid instantly to Paypal.

You can find this app on Google Play or the Apple app store. There is no website for this one.

Cash Crop

Cash Crop is a game that requires you to farm plants in your garden to grow your farm and earn cash from plants as they grow. The game will set tasks like watching videos to double your points or win new plants.

It offers paid surveys that can be done on your phone or computer. If you want cash, then the app will help with that too! Plus it will connect you with other apps to make money while doing other things like shopping and playing games.

Android

appKarma

App karma is an app that gives you the chance to win money just by playing games and doing scratch cards on your phone! Simply install games you like from the list they provide and complete the offer requirement to start earning points. You then redeem the points for top branded gift cards or cash directly to PayPal. If you invite friends you earn 30% of everything they earn.

You can download the app from either Google Play or its website. From doing research users have been able to earn up to $200 in 3 months.

Wealth Words

Wealth Words is a crosswords puzzle app that you can download and play for free. Although there are options to pay for games with bigger prizes. The website and apps claim to have over 1 million players, playing over 10 million games, with over $5M being given out to prize winners, instantly through PayPal.

When you sign-up be sure to use the code ‘WELCOME’ to play your first Quick Wordz (QW) game for free. You will be provided with letters, unjumble them to make new words in a set time. Submit your response. For every correct word, you earn money.

iPhone | Online Site

Mistplay

Mistplay is genuine earn money for playing games app. You collect units by playing games and then exchange the units for gift cards of your choice. The games that pay will be curated for you, as you play you earn units that can be redeemed for Visa and Amazon cards, the Google Play Store, and of course PayPal.

The app launched in 2016, has been downloaded over 10 million times and given out more than $20M in rewards. All the games are FREE. If you invite friends you can earn more together. You also get a bonus for keeping your daily playing streak going.

Download to play Mistplay. This one is only available on Google Play for Android.

AppNana

AppNana is one of the highest-rated apps on Google Play 4.4 stars out of 5 in terms of playing mobile games to earn rewards or cash.

The idea is pretty simple, you download games and play them for a while, earning points while you play which you then redeem for gift cards or direct payment to Paypal. They are also bonus features to get extra points from watching videos etc.

The first few games you play you will get an average of 15,000 Nanas per game, but this reduces the more you play. As an example $5 paid into your Paypal account needs 90,000 Nanas. You can also get free gift cards for inviting friends.

The payments or rewards are usually credited within 48 hours.

Moo Cash

MooCash is an easy way to earn cash, $5 a day, just by swiping on your phone.

Ads will appear in your banner, and every time you swipe to view you will get 5 coins. It does however take a few swipes to get coins. 200 swipes get you 1000 coins which is $1, but it’s pretty easy.

You then follow the instructions to get rewards, such as downloading an app, playing a game for 3 minutes, hitting a certain level in a game. Make sure you read the requirements carefully to ensure you get the reward.

Minimum redemption is $2 or $5 depending on the reward and how you earned it.

Rewards can be cash via PayPal or bank transfer, free talk time, or prepaid recharge for mobiles. You can earn more by sharing the apps and games you download with friends.

Rewards normally take 7 business days to get to you.

Weirdly MooCash is not available on the Google Play Store or App Store, but you can access it directly on their website.

Like with Swagbucks you can combine Moo’s other platforms to maximize your cash.

MooJoy

You earn rewards from playing games. After signing up you get 10 gems. You use the gems to get access to games. Playing the games gets you coins, which can be redeemed for money direct to Paypal or rewards.

You can get more gems to unlock the games by: Watching videos, sharing & referring friends, on coming soon you will be able to buy gem bundles.

Access MooJoy through MooCash Site (see other games in our family)

Brain Battle

So Brain Battle is a free games app, however, you don’t earn money. Instead, you win tickets by playing games. The tickets then get you entry to a prize draw. The more tickets you win the more draw entries you get.

So you are not guaranteed any cash, but I included this app as it is genuine in terms of playing games, and you may get lucky.

How it works, the app shares a portion of the money they make from advertising, but only to 1 lucky winner. The more players the bigger the prize. There are no in-app purchases and no paying to win.

This one is available on both Google Play and the App Store.

Long Game Rewards

Long game has 45+ games for you to play to win cash and cryptocurrency.

How it works. Long game get paid by their banking partners when you sign up and save with the bank. The banks are legitimate financial institutions.

The hype is that you actually earn more than the interest rates from your bank, as they are so low. The app is categorized as a personal finance app, and is award-winning in its approach to transform how customers engage with banks using prized linked savings to motivate smart financial behaviors.

The games are a mixture of puzzles, slots, arcades, and more. It’s available both on Google Play and the App Store.

App Trailers

App Trailers is an app that gives you the chance to win PayPal cash for watching preview ‘Videos Trailers’ of new apps, celebrity gossip, and DIY videos.

It made my list as you can also play trivia games, with 10,000 questions being added every day. If you play every day you earn extra bonus points.

The points are called Perk Points, and you can order a Perk Plastic card once you have 3000 points. The card comes loaded with $3, so basically costs you nothing. The sign-up rate is 1000 perk points equals $1, after that the rate jumps to 1100 for $1 – so try and build up a large amount of points before getting your Perk Plastik to maximize the dollars for your points. The card is ready to use immediately after activation.

This one is available from Google Play, but is only available in the US.

App Station

AppStation is a free mobile gaming app, without ads, that’s only available from Google Play.

With AppStation, you earn money for downloading and trying new mobile games from a list of available partner games. Every minute you play, you fetch rewards in the form of coins. The coins can then be used to claim gift cards from Amazon, Google Play, Playstation, Steam, Nike, Walmart, or direct payments to PayPal.

When signing up you get a welcome bonus of 4444 coins to get you started.

A little tip, if you invite friends to join you get an extra 25% bonus. Also, check which games reward you with more coins and play those first – not all games are equal.

Bing Rewards

Yes, this is the BING you are thinking of, the search engine provided by Microsoft.

Microsoft gives you rewards for searching, shopping, or playing with Microsoft.

You can redeem your points for gift cards, sweepstake entries, non-profit donations, and more.

This really is getting rewarded for what you do pretty much every day.

Searching gets you 5 points per search.

Shopping gets you 1 point per dollar.

Inviting friends gets you 5 points per friend.

Play, you can get extra points every day by playing fun and easy challenges on your rewards page, or through e-mail.

CashPirate Buzz

CashPirate Buzz is an app-based gaming platform that pays instantly through Paypal. You can earn money by playing games and completing math questions.

The payout threshold is pretty low, set at 25, and you can redeem these for cash through Paypal or pre-paid gift cards.

This one is available only for Android users.

Coin Pop App

Earn money for the time you spend playing mobile games. Simply choose games from the large selection, play when you want, collect coins, choose rewards and earn real money.

The game collection includes puzzles, arcades, and strategy games.

Reward partners are PayPal, Amazon, Bestbuy, Starbucks, H&M, AirBnB etc

Android App

Sweatcoin

Sweatcoin pays for walking! You’ll have to download the app to your iPhone and then go walk to get some Sweatcoin. 1000 steps earn 0.95 Sweatcoins. You can exchange Sweatcoin points for a variety of rewards if you reach the threshold minimums.

Options available for payments include sportswear, exercise programs, PayPal cash, Apple watches, iPhones, and many others. This app is also great for exercising.

iRazoo

IRazoo will give you some easy ways to make money playing games. Games update daily and if you refers them to a friend you get bonus points in return.

iRazoo was established in 2007 and is widely used to earn money from playing games online. You need at least 12,000 points per day to earn $20 via Paypal. Minimum 3000 points are required for receiving $5 gift vouchers. Games can offer you up to 21 points each, so it will take time, but as you play games you can make money.

Android | Online Site

Quick Rewards

Earn rewards for playing free games of luck and skill!

Choose from games like Trivia, Mahjongg, Crosswords, Match-3, and many others and get paid to play!

This has to be the lowest of them all in terms of threshold you need to meet to get paid – a mighty 1 cent.

You can earn cash prizes paid through Paypal or gift and store cards for over 50 major stores and restaurants.

Android | Online Site

Cash’em all

If you already like playing online mobile games, Cash’em all could be for you. This free app has no ads, no in-app purchases, and no sign-up fee.

Select from a pretty big selection of arcade, puzzle, adventure, casual, strategy, and survival games, plus many more.

As you play games you will be rewarded for each minute you play with coins. You can then redeem the coins for rewards, so you can win real money paid to Paypal or rewards cards.

Android

Money Rawr

This app is no dinosaur if you want to earn money playing games. They update the games available on a daily basis.

The app is free and you definitely do not have to pay to play.

Simply choose from the offer wall and play. You earn coins for every second you play. The more you play the more you earn.

Cash out and trade your coins for gift cards or real cash rewards. Android only.

Cash Alarm

Normally I associate alarms with annoying, but not when it comes to this free app.

Very similar in offerings to Money Rawr, the main difference is here you are rewarded by the minute.

A stand out feature of this app is that you can earn your first reward in just a few hours!

They also carry some of your favorite games like Angry Birds and Dragon city.

Android

When and where can you play

There are many different game apps that pay real money to do what you love. Whether you’re a gamer looking for a way to earn some extra money or you just want to have some fun with a little extra on the side, getting paid to play these games might be what you need. These apps are available on Android or iPhone devices so once you have downloaded them onto your device you can literally play anywhere – standing in queues, at the bus stop, on the train, on your breaks, even on the loo etc. It’s up to you how you spend your spare time!

Play anywhere.

Ways to get paid

Cash out whenever. You can cash out whenever you’d like on some of these game apps. Cash-out every day, every few days or even once a week (or month). You can cash out via PayPal or get gift cards to the store of your choice instead!

Who doesn’t love getting paid? These game apps are giving away real money for playing online games.

Remember to sign up with a valid email address as there are sometimes issues linking your account to your actual PayPal account or gift card. You can also get cash back if you complete offers etc! Most of the time you will receive verification via an automated email.

How do you know it’s legit

The games mentioned in this article are legit and worth checking out. A safe option is to play games that you can download from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Every app on these platforms go through rigorous security procedures and have strict guidelines in place to monitor security to help keep you and your device safe. Google Play is sometimes a little faster to approve apps, so sometimes you may only see a game on Google Play and not the App Store. More often than not it will show up on the App Store sometime later.

The website only games are a little harder to vouch for, so if you have any doubts stick to the apps that you can safely download from legit platforms.

How much can I earn?

The amount you can earn varies depending on the game app that you choose to play. These apps will not make you rich or let you quit your job. The payments may be small but will add up over time, helping you earn some extra cash on the side.

Most of these apps offer a way to earn cash rewards for playing games, and you might have to watch videos at some point. You can also earn extra points by referring friends or participating in bonus offers. The amount you can earn will depend on how much time you want to put into it.

When researching the apps listed in this post some players are complaining the cash prizes are reducing due to the number of players playing. This is not an unusual thing with some apps, so keep on top of it. Look for new games that are coming out all the time.

Related Reads: 30 + Best Money Making Apps UK

Top Tips:

Check the reward/payout threshold

Check out the reward/payout threshold for earning money. Some apps require you to reach a certain amount before you can withdraw earnings, while others offer instant cash outs.

Combine

If you are interested in getting paid for watching videos or completing surveys combine apps.

Watching videos, doing surveys and making referrals to make the most money. I mentioned Swagbucks LIVE early on in this post, they also have Swagbucks and SwagBucks Answer, so you can use all 3 to maxmise your cash.

Scams

Unfortunately, there are more and more scams invented every day. Please be cautious. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. There are many apps available so play wisely and stay safe!

Bonus Codes

Look for welcome or additional bonus codes so you can get even more from the app. many games give $1, $5 or sometimes even $10 just for signing up.

Personal Information

Many people enjoy playing mobile games as a way to relax and have some fun. However, it is important to remember not to share any personal information while playing these games. This includes your name, address, email address, or phone number.

There are many scams out there that attempt to get personal information from players. By sharing this information, you could be opening yourself up to identity theft or other types of fraud.

It is best to keep your personal information private and only share it with people you trust. If you are unsure about whether an app is safe, do some research online before signing up. There are many websites and articles available that can help you stay safe while playing mobile games.

Username

When signing up for a game app, it is important to choose a username that is safe. This means avoiding using personal information such as your name, address, or phone number. It is also important to avoid using easily guessed words such as your child’s name or your pet’s name.

Another thing to avoid is using common words that are easily guessed such as “password” or “dragon”. These words can be found in dictionaries online and are easy for scammers to guess.

It is best to choose a username that is unique and hard to guess. You can also use an online password generator to create a strong password that is difficult to crack.

Know when to stop

When playing mobile games, it is important to take breaks occasionally. This will help prevent eyestrain and actually allow you to continue playing for longer periods of time.

It is also important to drink plenty of water while playing. Dehydration can lead to fatigue and health problems.

Finally, it is important to remember that mobile games are just for fun and making a little cash on the side. They should not be used as a replacement for real-world activities such as socializing with friends or spending time with family.

Avoid pop-ups when playing

Pop-ups are one of the most annoying things about playing games on your phone. Whether it’s a game or something else, pop-ups can quickly become intrusive and take over your screen with ads for products you don’t care about. It’s time to put an end to this!

There is no need to deal with pop-ups when using these apps that pay instantly. Payments will not be linked to pop-ups so try to avoid downloading anything from pop-ups while playing.

Final Thoughts on 30+ Best Game Apps that Pay Instantly to PayPal

I hope you enjoyed this list of the 30 best game apps that pay. It can be a lot to take in, but if you’re looking to play games on your phone or tablet to make money, this list is sure to have something that will interest you!

If there’s an app I didn’t mention that pays real money and interests you, let me know in the comments below!

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