Hustle 07: Gamified Reward App
Gamified reward apps have become one of the easiest ways for beginners to dip their toes into earning money from their phone. Apps like Scrambly pay you small amounts for completing tasks, trying new apps, watching ads, or participating in simple challenges. It feels like a game, but every action collects points that can be exchanged for cash or gift cards.
The concept is simple: advertisers pay Scrambly for user engagement. Scrambly shares a portion of that revenue back with you, the user. This makes it one of the most beginner-friendly side hustles because all you need is a smartphone. But here’s the part most people don’t talk about.
While the app itself pays small amounts, the real opportunity is in the referral and influencer side, where earnings multiply.
Let’s break down the entire model.
What This Side Hustle Actually Is
A gamified reward app gives you tasks like:
installing an app
reaching a certain level in a game
watching an ad
completing a survey
exploring partner offers
daily login streaks
Each task gives you points you can redeem for:
gift cards
PayPal cash
crypto rewards
If you use promo codes like “REDDITBOOST,” you temporarily earn faster.
This model is simple, low effort, and perfect for people who want quick spare change.
Who This Hustle Is Perfect For
This fits people who want:
extremely low barrier to entry
quick rewards
something simple to do in downtime
micro-earnings on the side
a phone-based side hustle
It’s not a business. It’s casual earnings.
But it can become a real business if you use it the right way — more on that later.
Tools You Need to Get Started
Start with your affiliate-friendly tools if you want to monetize the smart way:
System.io
If you decide to turn this into a referral funnel, System.io is perfect for:
capturing emails
offering bonus guides
building a landing page that lists the best earning apps
Beehive
Create a newsletter like “Daily Free Money Apps” or “Side Hustle Deals of the Week.”
OpusClip
If you plan to post TikTok or IG Reels showing your earnings or tutorials, OpusClip is perfect for making clean polished clips.
Now for the app tools themselves:
Scrambly
The flagship app for this model.
Mistplay
For gaming-based earnings.
Swagbucks
For surveys and offers.
Rewarded Play
For mobile gaming rewards.
InboxDollars
Cash for watching short video ads.
You only need one to start but using multiple increases your rewards.
How You Make Money
There are two layers of monetization:
Layer 1 — Direct Earnings
Small payouts from completing tasks.
You may earn:
$1–$5 per day casually
$10–$40 per week if consistent
gift cards for Amazon, Walmart, etc.
This is pocket money, not income.
Layer 2 — Referral Earnings (Real Money)
This is where the money explodes.
Apps pay referral bonuses for bringing users.
You earn when someone:
signs up
completes their first task
uses your promo code
earns a certain amount
Creators on TikTok make $500–$5,000/month doing this.
This is the real play.
How to Start
Step 1 — Download Scrambly
Create your account and explore the available tasks.
Step 2 — Activate Any Promo Codes
Codes like “REDDITBOOST” help you earn faster during the first hours.
Step 3 — Complete Daily Tasks
Focus on the high-paying offers:
app installs
surveys
game milestones
partner tasks
Step 4 — Cash Out Through Gift Cards or PayPal
Withdraw when you hit the minimum threshold.
Step 5 — Turn This Into a Real Business
If you want to turn this micro-earning model into real money, do this:
Use OpusClip to create short tutorial videos
Use System.io to build a landing page listing “Top 10 Free Money Apps”
Use Beehive to run a newsletter of weekly earning hacks
Promote your Scrambly referral link
Promote other reward apps
Collect email subscribers
Build a community of people looking for micro-earnings
When you scale this, the referrals become passive income.
Word of Advice
Do not rely on reward apps as a primary source of income. The payouts are intentionally small. Use them for quick rewards or pocket money. If you want a real income stream, use your Scrambly journey as content. Shoot short-form videos, build an audience, release guides, and share your referral links. Apps pay creators far more than they pay users. The smartest way to approach gamified reward apps is to treat your own participation as the demo and your audience as the business.
