I tested the Cash Alarm app and got paid through PayPal. It is legit, but it pays very little per minute of play, and readers report rewards they did not get. Below is my payment proof, what I found, and which apps I recommend instead.
Tested by Mikael (EarnWithMike)Founder and lead testerMikael founded PaidFromSurveys in 2016 and has personally tested hundreds of survey and GPT sites since then. He shows his tests and payment proof to 555K+ subscribers on his YouTube channel, EarnWithMike. He tested Cash Alarm himself, shows his payment proof in his video, and does not earn a commission from it.Learn more about Mikael
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Legit, but it pays too little to be worth your time
Coins per minute you play its featured games, mostly gambling games. PayPal from $1, Android only.
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The short answer
Cash Alarm is legit. It paid me through PayPal, and I show the payment proof in my video. You earn coins for every minute you play its featured mobile games, and you can cash out from $1.
But the earning potential is really quite low. You earn fewer coins the longer you play a game, so it can take several days to earn $1. Most games are gambling games, and readers report coins and gift cards they did not get, with no reply from support. I do not recommend it.
- Pays through PayPal
- Low payout threshold: PayPal from $1
- Available globally
- User-friendly app without pop-up ads
- Decent sign-up bonus
- Limited earning opportunities
- Low rewards that drop the longer you play
- Only available for Android devices
- Most games are gambling games
- Readers report missing coins and gift cards, and no reply from support
My experience with Cash Alarm
I installed Cash Alarm, played its featured games and cashed out to PayPal. This is what I did myself, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- April 2021Review first published Apr 22, 2021
- Latest retest
- Checked: games, rewards, support
- Device
- AndroidThe app is only for Android
- Paid out through
- PayPalPayment proof in my video
- Welcome bonus
- 9,444 coinsThe amount changes from time to time
- Playing featured games through the “My Apps” section
- The referral program
- A cashout to PayPal, shown in my video
- The sign-up and the welcome bonus
- Gift card rewards. They are only offered in some countries.
- The support desk. What I say about support comes from readers.
Payment proof
Cash Alarm has paid me through PayPal. In the video below, I show you exactly how to use the app, what its earning potential is, and my payment proof.
Screenshots from my test
Cash Alarm paid me, but it pays very little for your time. These apps and sites in your country pay more.
See the best alternativesCash Alarm at a glance
| What it is | Get-Paid-To (GPT) app that pays you to play mobile games. Similar to Cash’em All. |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18, mainly because of the gambling games |
| Ways to earn | Playing featured games, referral program |
| Sign-up bonus | A welcome bonus in coins. I got 9,444 coins. The amount changes from time to time. |
| Minimum cashout | Depends on your country. For me, PayPal started at $1. |
| Payout methods | PayPal. Gift cards from Amazon, Google Play and more in some countries. |
| App | Android only. No website. |
| Where you can join | Globally. More featured games in countries like the US, UK and Canada. |
| Support | FAQ page and contact form in the app, email: support@cashalarm.online |
Is Cash Alarm legit and safe?
Yes, Cash Alarm is legit. It has paid me. But that does not make it worth your time. Here is what you should know.
- Rewards drop the longer you play
Cash Alarm pays by the minute, but you earn fewer coins per minute the longer you play the same game. The app does not tell you this. It can take several days just to earn $1.
- Readers report rewards they did not get
In 2022 and 2023, readers told me about coins they were owed, Walmart gift cards they could not redeem, and a voucher that had not arrived after 7 days, with only automated replies or no reply from support. Other readers were paid to PayPal.
- Most games are gambling games
Games without gambling are not that common. You must be 18 to use the app.
- Open games from “My Apps”
Cash Alarm can only track your playtime when you open the game from the “My Apps” section. It can take some time for the coins to be credited.
My takeOverall, if you are looking to earn extra cash, Cash Alarm is really not a good app to use, in my opinion. It will take a long time for you to earn a decent amount. The games they offer also aren’t very interesting (unless you like gambling games). So, there’s really no incentive to use this app.
How you earn on Cash Alarm
There are 2 ways to earn. Playing games is where most of the coins come from. Tap one to read more.
Playing featured gamesPer minute, drops over time
Press “Play and Collect” below a game to go to its Google Play page and install it. The game then shows up in the “My Apps” section of Cash Alarm. Always open the game from there, so Cash Alarm can track how long you play.
Each game shows the coins you earn per minute. The longer you play the same game, the fewer coins you earn per minute, so you are pushed to try new games. There are a good number of games, but most are gambling games.
Referral program25% of their earnings
Share your invite link or QR code. You earn 25% of what your referral earns, and your referral gets 25% of what you earn. You seldom find a referral program where both sides get the same reward.
How much can you make?
The earning potential of this app is really quite low. In most cases, a game pays very little per minute, and the rewards drop the longer you play. It will likely take several days just to earn $1, which makes the low threshold less useful.
It also depends on your country. Some countries, like the US, UK and Canada, get more featured games than others.
Payout methods and minimum
| Method | Minimum |
|---|---|
| PayPal | Depends on your country. $1 when I tested it. |
| Gift cards: Amazon, Google Play and more (some countries) | Depends on your country |
The coins you earn go to your wallet. The rewards and the coins you need depend on your country, so there is no universal threshold. PayPal is the only cash option. If you want more platforms with a low threshold, see the fastest paying sites.
What readers told me
This review has 16 comments since 2021: 8 from readers and 8 replies from me. These are the three things readers ask about most.
Readers were owed coins, could not redeem gift cards, or waited for a voucher, and got automated replies or no reply from support.
A reader was paid to PayPal and asked about a pending payment. If the money is in your PayPal account, Cash Alarm has paid you.
It can take some time for coins to be credited. Contact support if they do not arrive.
“It’s been over 7 days, no voucher no reply from support.”
Mikael: Thanks for sharing your experiences.
“Why doesn’t anyone from cash alarm get back to me in reference to my two gift cards at $10 each for Walmart a month ago and I still can’t redeem them…”
Mikael: The poor support is one of the reasons I give it a very low rating.
“everything seems to be fine so far and they have send the money to my Paypal account…”
Mikael: If your money are already in your Paypal account, then they have paid you and you can do with them what you usually can with PayPal money.
Cash Alarm alternatives I have tested
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freecash | Games, offers and surveys that pay more than most | $5 for PayPal, gift cards and crypto | 4.2 / 5 |
| Snakzy | Android game app that pays more than most similar apps | Depends on your location and currency | 4.1 / 5 |
| Money Cash | Coins per minute you play, in certain countries | $1 to PayPal | 3.8 / 5 |
| appKarma | Game offers and playtime rewards, available globally | $3 PayPal; gift cards from $1 | 3.5 / 5 |
See the top sites to earn money by playing games, or the top survey and GPT sites in your country.
How I scored Cash Alarm
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
Cash Alarm scores 30 out of 100. These apps and sites are a better use of your time.
See the best alternativesCash Alarm FAQ
Is Cash Alarm legit?
Yes. It paid me through PayPal, and I show the payment proof in my video. But the rewards are very low, and readers report coins and gift cards they did not get, so I do not recommend it.
What is the minimum payout?
It depends on your country. When I tested it, PayPal started at $1.
Is Cash Alarm on iPhone?
No. Cash Alarm is only available for Android devices.
How old do you have to be?
At least 18, mainly because of the gambling games.
How do I contact Cash Alarm?
Check the FAQ page or use the contact form in the app, or email support@cashalarm.online.
Who tested Cash Alarm for this review
Founder of PaidFromSurveys.com since 2016. Mikael has tested hundreds of survey and GPT sites and shares his tests with 555K+ subscribers on YouTube (October 2026).
It’s been over 7 days, no voucher no reply from support. Back to mistplay and justplay for me,I know they payout!
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
I have been playing for a while and am owed coins, however when I contact them I keep receiving an automated message about receiving my coins retroactively. It’s been a moment now and still nothing but the same automated response…SMH
Sorry to hear that but thanks for sharing your experiences.
I been using it for 4 days now and have already made over 10 dollars yes your not gone to get rich but kills time and a little money. Now on my wifes account she has way more games to choose from and she gets points by each level. I got the minute deal sometimes it seems like it takes forever to get points. So i found a way to cheat i choose the game start it up do a couple of things then leave it run all night while i sleep wake up and earn points all night.
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Hello Mr Michael how r u hopefully u r doing well sir can u make a review about scratch cards pro app since it is made by the same company of cash alarm
Thank u sir best regards Iman
I will write it on my list of sites/apps to test and review. Thanks for the suggestion.
Hello Mr Michael
Sir regarding this app everything seems to be fine so far and they have send the money to my Paypal account but when I was reading the reviews some people claimed that they couldn’t cash out the money from PayPal regarding this app, is this true? If the money is in our PayPal account we can cash it out any time we want? are those reviews that I read were fake?
Plz sir reply to me ASAP since that u r the most honest person I ever have seen
Thanks
If your money are already in your Paypal account, then they have paid you and you can do with them what you usually can with PayPal money.
Hello Mr Michael thank you so much for the wonderful information that you provide on your channel I am a girl and I think that you are one of the most rare honest YouTubers any person can find.
Sir I already made KYC and now PayPal send me an email telling me that payment is pending is that a problem or will I receive my money?
Thank you so much your faithfully Iman
Glad to hear you like my videos.
I cannot say exactly what is going on with your account as I do not know the exact situation. You need to contact PayPal about this if they are the ones sending the email about it being pending. But sometimes pending just means you have to log in to your PayPal account and accept the payment so try that first.
Why does it say in progress instead of giving it to me right away
You need to contact their support about this.
Why doesn’t anyone from cash alarm get back to me in reference to my two gift cards at $10 each for Walmart a month ago and I still can’t redeem them and I’m not sure why or how.
Karin
The poor support is one of the reasons I give it a very low rating.