Are you looking for apps that give you the opportunity to earn simply by watching videos from your phone?
Well, this guide will show you the best apps that pay you to watch videos.
I have tested hundreds of apps to earn online for free, and this is definitely one the most effortless and popular ways of earning, and I get a lot of questions about which apps are the best for this.
You will learn all about the best options for this in this guide.
I will give a short summary of each app so you’ll know what to expect before you even install them. Then, you can easily find out which ones are a good fit for you.
All the apps I will include in this guide are legit and free to join, so all you really need to invest is your time and a bit of effort.
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How are the opportunities to earn by watching videos from apps?
There are plenty of apps that pay you to watch videos, and it would take weeks or months to finish testing all of them if you had to do it yourself.
That’s part of the reason I decided to write this guide, so you don’t have to test out each app you can find.
The main selling point of this kind of earning opportunity is that you can do it anytime and anywhere. Since these are mobile apps, you don’t need to sit in front of a computer to earn.
Now, some of these apps offer other earning opportunities aside from watching videos. These are called Get-Paid-To apps. So, if you want to maximize your earnings, you should participate in the other earning opportunities as well.
How to earn the most?
Before we talk about the apps you should use, let’s talk about the earning potential of watching videos through these apps.
Let me tell you right now: this kind of earning opportunity will not make you rich or anything like that.
You will find a lot of hyped videos on YouTube saying you will be able to earn hundreds of dollars from these apps per day. I will tell you right now; this is not true.
You won’t earn hundreds of dollars simply from watching videos. If that were possible, everybody would quit their jobs and just do this for a living. Any app that claims this is possible is a scam and a platform to stay away from.
In my experience, the usual amount you can earn from watching videos will be around $0.10 to $0.20 per video at the most, with the latter being quite a rare occurrence. And in most cases, you will earn a lot less per video.
So, as you can see, you won’t really be able to earn a living from these apps.
But with enough patience, you can earn a decent amount. You just need to invest a bit of time and some effort. Now, if you want to maximize your earnings from these apps, I would suggest you join around 5 to 7 apps. That way, you will gain access to more opportunities to earn.
That’s a great starting point, especially if you are new to these kinds of apps. You can join more apps later once you get used to the workload.
And as mentioned earlier, to maximize your earnings, you should make sure to also use some of the other earning opportunities most of these apps offer, as that can really boost your earnings and in many cases, the other tasks pay more than watching the videos.
12 best apps that pay you to watch videos
Now that you know what to expect from these apps in terms of their earning potential, it's time we talk about the best apps that will pay you to watch videos. I have personally tested all these apps, so all the information I will be providing will be based on my personal experience.
I will keep updating this list, so make sure to bookmark this page and check back from time to time for new opportunities.
Game cash money
You can find a list of the best ways to earn by playing games here.
Thank you very much for sharing, I learned a lot from your article. Very cool. Thanks.
Happy to hear it helped.
I need where I will watch video and earn money here in Nigeria
The best options to earn by watching videos is on the list above.
I want apps I can access in Ghana
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
I love using AppKarma! It’s a great way to earn rewards just by watching videos and testing out new apps. It’s super easy to use, and I can redeem my points for PayPal money or gift cards. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to make some extra cash in their spare
Great to hear you like it. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
All these websites that pay you to do tasks are just a waste of time because they pay you very little. You can put 8 hours per day and only make a couple dollars.
As I explain in the article above, watching videos will not pay much. But there are many other free earning methods that pay a lot more. How much you can earn, however, depends a lot on the country you live in.
Hey I’m South Africa plz help me which one should I go for
You can see a list of the best sites in South Africa here.
How can I move
Please do me a video on how to use gift center app, and the method of payment.
Please also recommend the apps I can use here in Zambia of earning real money
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
Thanks for the update, please is there apps that access payoneer bank account?
Thanks
Michael.
I have a list of the best sites that pay via Payoneer here.
Pls is there Apps that pays in other payout option other than paypal and gift card
Yes, there many other ways to get paid. You can see some great alternatives to PayPal in this video.
hello
do u have any app that pays through airtm ? because i dont have paypal
Yes, I have a list of sites that pay via AirTM here.
Yes, I have heard of it and have also tested it. I have a full video tutorial of PayUpVideo here.
please are there any other apps that does not require paypal?
because paypal is not accepted in Nigeria.
All of the options on the list above offer other payout methods than PayPal also.
Thank you sir Michael for your beneficial updates.
You are welcome.
Thank you sir for the update may God bless you abundantly
You are welcome.
Bro, with patience and a lot of dedication, using 7 app, is it possible to make 300 dollars monthly? Like using the apps 12hours/day.
Not by watching videos. But if you combine with other methods, it is possible. But how easy it will be depends a lot on the country you live in. I recommend you check out this video with 13 free ways to earn online, which will give you some inspiration.
Please how many days will it take me to earn $5?
If you want to earn it just by watching videos it will take quite a lot of patience. I cannot give an exact answer to how long it will take as it depends on the country you live in and the platforms you join.
Good evening. I have just gone through your list and advice. I will give it try. I am happy that my search for information about apps that pay for watching videos lead me to your website. Thanks.
Glad it helped.
Hope I do not need to refer a certain number to people before I will be able to make withdrawal?
Is it allowed in West Africa countries?
I just replied to your other comment about this.
Hope i don’t need to refer a certain number of people in other to withdraw and can i use the app in Nigeria?
That is not a requirement for any of the apps above. No legit sites will force you to invite others to redeem.
And some of the apps should be available in more or less all countries.
I’m new here in West Africa Southern Cameroon. Are this real? Can someone help me out here on how to watch and end cash I’m down ..need to get cash and help many like orphans less privileged and the Masses Thanks
Yes the options above are real but as I also explain in the article above, it is not a way to earn a lot of money, so you need to do it with the right expectations.
Thank you Mikael. It keeps somebody stuck in life, going.
You are welcome.
nice learning, thanks
Glad it helped you.
Same here..thank you so much friend
You are welcome.
This looks real
It is.
Love it, your so real
Thank you.
You are the first person am coming across who seems to give a realistic guide to earnings on this apps. You have presented a well researched analysis.
Glad it helped you.
Great job. Looking forward for more guidance. Many thanks.
Glad you liked it.
Is payup video legit website?
I have a full video review of PayUp here.
thank you very much for your honest review
most info on YouTube are very confusing and misleading
Happy to hear it helped.
Is watch video and earn money a legit app because I paid an activation fee but when I wanted to withdraw they told me I must reach above KSH 10000 for me to be able to withdraw
I do not know which app you are talking about, but any app like this that charges an activation fee is likely a scam.
So which is real coz many already asking the activation fee
All the options on the list above are real and free to join and use. Any website that claims you can earn by watching videos by charge a fee is a platform to stay away from.
Is paid work a legit platform to earn from
You can read my full Paid work tutorial here.
How do I register and start earning
I explain everything in the article above.
Wow that’s incredible
Glad you like it.
Do you pay money to start earning
No, all the options on the list above are free, as I explain in the article above.
Thank you so much Michael…From South Africa
You are welcome.
Thank you very much for your advice, but you did not say what is the average payout to fill out surveys. Hope to hair from you.
Blessings.
The article you are commenting on is about ways to earn by watching videos. You can read about how much you can earn with paid surveys here.
Thank you for your insightful guides on this subject.
You have played your own positive part. The rest is left for the discerning minds.
Glad it helped you.
Glad it helped.
I really appreciate your videos Michael and your enlightenment on various app on the internet , my name is onyeka I am from Nigeria I have going through some of your videos on YouTube but I would really want to know genuinely the best app that pay for watching short video,s and ads the legal and legit one I can use and earn extra money that pay to either opay account or palmpay account without much delay or gives you options on how you receive your money, I just need one that is legit that I can use from my country Nigeria.
The platforms on the list above are the best I have come across to earn by watching videos. But I have never come across a platform that offers the payout options you are looking for, so cannot help with that.
Thanks for the warning i almost pay 37$ for paying this kind of app that i just seen on youtube. So meaning its legit that theres an app doing this type of earning. You just need to be patient for the time you are going to spend watching videos.
You are welcome.
What’s the name of that app
I’m glad reading this ..in a way,it’s going to help generating additional income. Thanks mekael for this wonderful eye opener . I am from Nigeria
Glad it helped you.
Hello Mikael. This is a great guide. I will give a few of the worldwide apps a try next week.i am from Philippines so a few of those you mentioned will not be applicable for me… sadness. Cheers. Paul.
Glad it helped you.
You can also check out the best free ways to earn in the Philippines here.
Which sites can I use to watch and earn I’m from Ghana?
The ones on the list above are the best options to watch and earn.
Hello
I am from Cameroon, central Africa.
I wish to know a site which can help earning money online and through watching videos
I explain which sites you can use to earn by watching videos in the article above.
I’m SA which App can I use to play
Which country do you live in?
Uganda
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
Am from zambia. Any money making app that can work for me in our country.
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
I’m from Uganda can it work for me
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
Good job
Thanks.
I am in Ghana. Is there an app like that please?
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
Hello
I am Iranian
There is a site from which I can earn dollars
Please help me
Thanks
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
Hi, what sort of video content do they all want you to watch?
I explain everything in the article above.
Thank you sir.i was so sure that I would have money by completing the game as they say they pay it directly to my paypal but when I check my paypal account thre is nothing.so thank you sir and my hopes were too high.
You are welcome.
So are you saying you didn’t get anything or you got the money later on.
Will he get his money?
How register in my country
You choose the options on the list above you want to join and just click the join button and then you will be taken to the sign-up button and can see if it is available in your country.
Sir I need help sir which one can earn you fast among those
I explain how much you can earn in the article above. And the ones at the top of the list are the best, in my experience.
Thank u sir.
You are welcome.
Thank you sir
You are welcome
Thanks for the information. This is very helpful.
You are welcome. Glad it helped you.
Am from Africa Kenya, please recommend me to a good paying sites
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
Good info let me try and join
Glad it helped you.
Hi Sir, I want to joint, how can I starts? Thank you
Myra
@Mya: You can find links to join the different platforms on the list above.
From Nigeria please help us
You can check the best sites in NG here.
I wanna join and I live in Africa Ghana,please help me out,I really need it
I explain how to join and what to expect on the list above.
How to join ?
I explain everything in the article above.
Hello,
Any uodates on this?! It seems this info is way too old as of today things may have happened or changed altogether!
I just updated the list now.
Thankyou very much from Kenya let me try
You are welcome.
What’s the referral code for cash karma?
Just join through the button on the list above, and the bonus code will automatically be applied.
hey, thanks for sharing, will try 1 or 2 and let you know, i live in Uganda working a job that pays 3 dollars an hr, so supplementing it with paid ads would be of grat benefit
You are welcome.
Thanks ? for sharing great information
You are welcome.