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How to Review Apps for Cash: A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever wondered how other people get paid to test apps? As it turns out, there’s a lot of money in testing apps. In fact, many app developers are willing to pay users to review their apps and give them feedback. You can make money as a mobile user by reviewing apps and sharing your honest opinion about them. After all, this helps the app developer improve the app for future users. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can get started with making money from apps – as easy as 1, 2, 3!

By Mr FryePublished 3 years ago 3 min read
How to Review Apps for Cash: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find the Right Apps to Review

Before you start reviewing apps, you need to pick the right ones to start with. You’ll be better off with apps that are not very large, since you are likely to get a lot of invitations at first. You can also choose apps based on your interests. If you like sports, for example, then you can find sports apps that need reviews. You can also check out the user reviews on the App Store to find apps that might need reviews. If you see that a lot of people have given an app one star, then it might be a good choice for you. You can also try searching for “free apps that pay you to test” to find opportunities.

Step 2: Create Your User Profile

Users can’t review an app unless they’ve signed up with a user profile like an Apple ID, Google ID, or Facebook account. You can’t create a new account for every app you want to review, though. Instead, you need to sign up with an app review service that accepts multiple IDs. These services let you create a user profile and manage all of your IDs in one place. They also protect your privacy by keeping your real name and address safe. There are quite a few app review services out there, but not all of them are created equal. You’ll want to look for a few key things when selecting an app review service. First, you’ll want to make sure that you can create your user profile with any of your IDs. Next, you’ll want to make sure that you can track your earnings in one place for all of your IDs. Finally, you’ll want to make sure that the service offers a variety of apps to review.

Step 3: Start Receiving Invitations to Review Apps

Now that you’ve set up your user profile, it’s time to start receiving invitations to review apps. You can expect to get invited to review apps right away — especially if you use a well-known app review service. You can also invite yourself to review certain apps by visiting their website. Once you’ve signed up for an app review service and added your user profile, you’ll be able to see a list of available apps. You can sort the list by popularity and review time to find the best opportunities. You can also use filters to find apps that accept reviews from your specific user profile. Once you’ve found the perfect opportunity, click “start review” to begin your review.

Step 4: Start Reviewing Apps and Earn Cash

Once you’ve begun reviewing apps, you’ll start earning money quickly. Like we said, app developers are willing to pay you for your honest reviews. Most app review services will pay you through PayPal after you finish your review. You can expect to earn anywhere between $5-$50 per app, depending on the app and the review service you use. Some app review services will even pay you more if your review is particularly helpful. After you’ve finished a few reviews, you’ll notice that the process becomes easier. You’ll learn to identify the best apps to review and you’ll get better at finishing your reviews quickly. You can even earn money by doing what you’re already doing. The next time you download an app, you could leave a quick review and earn a few extra bucks.

Final Words

There’s a lot of money to be made from reviewing apps. You can make money by testing apps and leaving a review for the app store – sometimes for as little as $5. You can also earn money by testing apps and websites, taking surveys, and playing games online. All you need to get started is an internet connection. Now that you know how app reviewing works, you can get paid while having fun and improving the app experience for others.

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Mr Frye

I love teaching how I make a living working from home and giving step by step tutuorials and many ideas to help you get started.

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