How to Make Money with Lock-Screen Apps? (Legit and Free)

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One easy way to earn extra cash is to use a lock-screen app that will allow you to earn money every time you unlock your phone screen.

Yes, you read that right. These apps actually exist, and they definitely seem appealing at first.

However, they are not necessarily the right option for all.

I’ve, therefore, decided to put together a guide on how to make money with the lock-screen app since I’ve tested a lot of these apps and want to share both the pros and cons of making money this way, so you know exactly what to expect.

For every app I will list, I will include a brief summary to help you determine which apps are a good fit for you or not.

All the apps I will include in this guide are legit and free to join. So, you can just download them and go through the sign-up process and then you can start earning.

How can you earn from this kind of app?

The apps that offer this kind of earning opportunity mainly make money from the ads they can display to their members. And one way to do that is to display the ad on your lock screen. That way, you will always see it.

It’s actually a very smart idea, in my opinion, since you will look at your lock screen several times a day rather than logging into the app to view an ad. So, the ad will get maximum exposure.

And they have advertisers that are willing to pay for this kind of exposure and they will share a small percentage of this with its users, and that is why we can earn by using these apps.

The one thing you need to keep in mind with this kind of app is, it is usually not available for iOS devices. That’s because Apple doesn’t really allow any app to modify the functionality of their lock-screen. So, if you are an iOS user, then this opportunity is not for you.

Then you can check out this list of free ways to earn from your iPhone instead.

How much money can you make from lock-screen apps?

Before we talk about the actual apps you can use, we first have to discuss the earning potential this kind of app offers. That way, you won’t go in with the wrong expectations which is the best way not to end up getting disappointed.

So, just to be clear, you won’t earn a lot from unlocking your phone screen. The pay you will receive per ad you view on your lock-screen will really be very small. You will have to view hundreds or in some cases even thousands of ads before you can earn a significant amount.

So, it’s not a way to make a living. But, since it almost is a kind of passive earning since you won’t really have to do anything else, then I would say it still can be a way to earn because you don’t have to put in any effort.

That’s the advantage this kind of app offers. You can use it in conjunction with other types of apps that offer other kinds of earning opportunities.

6 Best lock-screen apps to earn

Now that you know more or less everything there is to know about lock-screen apps, it’s time we discuss the actual apps you can use. Take note that these apps are only available for Android devices.

I will keep updating this page if I find more apps that offer this kind of opportunity that I think are really worth using. So, make sure to bookmark this page and visit it from time to time for new opportunities.

#1 – S’more

S’more is a Get-Paid-To app that will allow you to earn in several ways. As for earning from the ads on your lock screen, you can only earn a maximum of $0.1 per day from this method.

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But as mentioned, there are other ways you can earn from this app. So, you can still earn a decent amount by using the other earning opportunities it offers.

The app will reward you with various gift cards from Amazon, AMC Theaters, Applebee’s, Best Buy, Domino's Pizza, GameStop, Starbucks, Target, and more.

So, there’s a wide range of gift cards to choose from. Unfortunately, though, there aren’t any cash rewards offered.

#2 – Slidejoy

Slidejoy is a unique app that will let you earn by just using your mobile device like you normally would. So, you don’t actually have to keep unlocking your device just to earn.

What Slidejoy does is, you will essentially just be renting your lock-screen to them. Then, they can display any ad they want on your lock-screen. But the good thing about Slidejoy is, it doesn’t matter if you interact with the app or not. You get rewarded either way.

And speaking of rewards, Slidejoy will pay you in cash via PayPal once you’ve earned at least $2. You can also redeem various gift cards or donate your earnings to charity.

Take note though that Slidejoy seems to only be available in the United States, the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. So, if you don’t live in any of the mentioned areas above, then this is not for you.

#3 – Screenlift

Screenlift is another app that will allow you to earn through your lock-screen. It’s a relatively straightforward app.

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The good thing about Screenlift is, it offers payment via PayPal. So, to earn from this app, all you have to do is unlock your mobile device. Then, you’ll receive a small compensation for doing so since an ad will be displayed on your lock-screen. You don’t have to interact with the app though. So, you can just ignore the ad displayed. You will still receive the reward.

It is only available in select countries and the best way to check if it is available in your region is to see if you can download it from Google Play. If the install button is available, then you are eligible to join. If it isn’t, then it isn’t available in your country.

#4 – GiftLoop

GiftLoop is a bit more unique than the other apps listed in this guide. The reason why I say this is, the ads will only be displayed on your lock screen while you are charging your phone.

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But, it does offer other earning opportunities aside from that. You can play different mobile games to earn rewards, watch videos, and more. So, it’s more of a GPT app really rather than a pure lock-screen app, which makes it a more versatile app, in my opinion.

You can get paid in gift cards or you can win significant prizes from their raffle contests as well. Their site really doesn’t mention which countries it is available in. So, the best way to find out is to see if you can download it from Google Play.

#5 – XLOAD

XLOAD is another unique mobile app because it will not reward you with gift cards or even cash. Instead, it will reward you with mobile top-up rewards. So, if you are a prepaid user, this can be a good fit. If you aren’t, I suggest you skip this app.

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All you have to do to earn prepaid rewards is to unlock your mobile device. That’s all you really need to do. It is only available in select countries though. So, make sure to check Google Play if you can download it if you are interested in joining.

#6 – Current

Current is mainly an app that will let you earn by listening to music. But, you can also earn through your lock-screen. Just be warned that the app will actually take over your lock-screen and it can get quite hard to use your device once this mode is enabled.

But if you get used to how to use this app, it shouldn’t be a problem anymore. You can also earn from other ways like answering surveys, watching videos, and claiming a daily bonus.

You can get paid via PayPal once you’ve earned enough rewards to redeem a $1 PayPal withdrawal. So, their payout threshold is actually quite low, which is a good thing because you don’t have to wait that long to withdraw your earnings.

And one more thing, the app is available globally. So, you can register as a member regardless of where you live.

Final thoughts

So that rounds up all the lock-screen apps you can download to earn a bit of extra cash.

As I’ve explained earlier though, don’t expect to earn a lot from these apps so you won’t get disappointed. But the good thing with these apps is, it requires very little effort to earn, which is the real value this kind of app offers.

Normally, I would recommend you download most (if not all of the apps mentioned), but this time around, I don’t really think it is possible if you can let multiple apps take over your lock-screen. So, just pick which one would fit you best and install it (or whichever one is available in your country).

Now, if you are looking for better ways to earn passively without compromising your lock-screen, I would instead suggest you check out the best passive income apps to earn from.

I will keep updating this page if I find more apps that offer this kind of opportunity that I think are really worth using. So, make sure to bookmark this page and visit it from time to time for new opportunities.

If you have any comments or questions, or you know other lock-screen apps that should be on this guide, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.

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