Yes โ you can actually earn money by playing games on your phone.
While many apps claim to offer cash rewards, only a handful are legit, trusted, and worth your time. Some pay in cash, others in crypto or gift cards, but all offer real-world rewards.
Here are 5 mobile games you can download today that pay you real money.
๐ฎ 1. Axie Infinity: Origins (Mobile Beta)
Platform: Android
Pays In: Crypto (SLP, AXS tokens)
Axie Infinity is one of the most famous play-to-earn games. You collect, breed, and battle creatures called Axies โ and earn rewards that can be converted into real crypto.
๐ก How You Make Money:
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Win battles and earn SLP tokens
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Trade Axies (NFTs) on the marketplace
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Participate in tournaments
๐ Requires a crypto wallet (Ronin Wallet) and may need a starting investment (or use a scholarship).
๐ฎ 2. Mistplay
Platform: Android only
Pays In: Gift cards (Amazon, Google Play, etc.)
Mistplay lets you earn points by playing new Android games. The more you play, the more you earn.
๐ก How You Make Money:
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Download games through Mistplay
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Level up and complete missions
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Redeem points for gift cards
โ No investment required โ just your time.
๐ฎ 3. Sweatcoin
Platform: iOS & Android
Pays In: Sweatcoins (convertible to crypto or rewards)
While not a traditional game, Sweatcoin gamifies fitness โ turning your steps into digital currency.
๐ก How You Make Money:
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Walk and earn Sweatcoins
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Redeem for PayPal cash, gift cards, or crypto (via Sweat Wallet)
๐ Earn while staying healthy โ passive and real-world rewarding.
๐ฎ 4. Skillz Games (e.g., Solitaire Cube, 21 Blitz)
Platform: iOS & Android
Pays In: Real cash (via PayPal or bank)
Skillz powers many competitive games like Solitaire Cube and 21 Blitz. You compete against other players for real cash prizes.
๐ก How You Make Money:
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Enter paid tournaments
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Win matches and climb leaderboards
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Withdraw via PayPal
๐ต Skill-based = the better you play, the more you can earn. Some games have free versions too.
๐ฎ 5. The Sandbox (Mobile coming soon)
Platform: Desktop (mobile app in development)
Pays In: SAND token (crypto)
While not fully mobile yet, The Sandbox is a major metaverse game where players can build, explore, and earn by creating content or virtual land.
๐ก How You Make Money:
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Create and sell in-game items (NFTs)
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Rent or sell virtual land
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Participate in events and contests
๐ฐ Early users have earned thousands by building games or art in Sandbox.
Frequently Asked Questions
โ Final Thoughts
You donโt need a gaming PC or console to start earning from games. Your smartphone is enough.
๐ฏ Choose legit apps
๐น๏ธ Play regularly
๐ฐ Cash out wisely
Fun + Income = Smart Gaming
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