Cash Runner claims it is the ultimate rewards app. I took an inside look to see if that is true. It is legit, but it pays less than other apps for the same tasks and surveys. Below is 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 looked at Cash Runner himself and does not earn a commission from it.Learn more about Mikael
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Legit, but not worth your time: lower rewards than other apps
Offerwall tasks, surveys, games and videos that pay less than elsewhere. PayPal from $2 (27,000 coins) in the US. Android only.
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The short answer
Cash Runner is legit, but it is not the ultimate rewards app it claims to be. You earn coins from offerwall tasks, paid surveys, games and videos, and you can cash out through PayPal in the US.
But the same tasks and surveys pay slightly less on Cash Runner than on other apps and sites, and the support is poor. Its one real plus is that it is available more or less worldwide. I only recommend it if you badly need one more app to earn from.
- Available more or less worldwide
- Offers a convenient payout method: PayPal
- Several ways to earn: tasks, surveys, games, videos, referrals
- Easy sign-up with your Google account
- Very low rewards, lower than other apps for the same tasks
- No FAQ or Help section, and poor support
- 27,000 coins for a $2 PayPal withdrawal
- Android only
- Little useful information in the app, and some features do not always work
My experience with Cash Runner
I installed Cash Runner and went through its tasks, surveys, games, videos, the referral program and the payout options. This is what I looked at myself, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- September 2024Review first published Sep 20, 2024
- Latest retest
- Checked: earning methods, payouts, support
- Device
- AndroidThe app is only for Android
- Rewards
- Lower than elsewhereCompared with the same offerwalls and surveys on other apps
- The offerwall tasks and paid surveys in the app
- The Playtime games and the Cheddar videos
- The referral program
- The payout options
- A cashout. My review does not show a payout from Cash Runner.
- The support contact link. What I say about support comes from what the app offers.
An inside look at Cash Runner
My video explains exactly how Cash Runner works. It is not payment proof. My review does not show a payout.
Screenshots from my test
Cash Runner at a glance
| What it is | Get-Paid-To (GPT) app that rewards you with coins |
|---|---|
| Ways to earn | Offerwall tasks, paid surveys, Playtime games, Cheddar videos, referrals |
| Referral reward | 50% of what your referrals earn from surveys and tasks |
| Minimum cashout | 27,000 coins for a $2 PayPal withdrawal in the US |
| Payout methods | PayPal in the US. Gift cards and local payment options in other countries. |
| Sign-up | With your Google account, in the app |
| Apps | Android only. No desktop version. |
| Where you can join | More or less worldwide |
| Support | A link in the app to contact support. No FAQ or Help section. |
Is Cash Runner legit and safe?
Yes, Cash Runner is legit: you can earn rewards from it. But that does not mean it is worth your time. Here is what you should know.
- Lower rewards for the same tasks
The offerwalls and survey providers in Cash Runner are the same ones you find on other apps and sites. The rewards for the same tasks and surveys are slightly lower on Cash Runner.
- It takes a lot of coins to cash out
A $2 PayPal withdrawal costs 27,000 coins. The threshold sounds low, but with low rewards it takes a long time to reach it.
- Poor support
There is no FAQ or Help section, so for every question you have to contact support through the link in the app.
- A confusing app
There is little useful information inside the app, and some features do not work from time to time. Many earning methods open a browser tab, which can get confusing.
- Open games from Cash Runner
Games pay per minute you play, but only when you open the game from Cash Runner’s Play section, not from your phone’s menu. Otherwise Cash Runner cannot track your playtime.
My takeIn my opinion, Cash Runner is not the ultimate rewards app and, therefore, not worth your time. It simply doesn’t provide enough good reasons to warrant your time. There are better options out there in terms of earning potential and user experience.
Cash Runner pays less than other apps for the same tasks. These apps and sites are a better use of your time.
See the best alternativesHow you earn on Cash Runner
There are 5 ways to earn. Tasks and surveys pay the most, but less than on other apps. Tap one to read more.
Tasks from offerwallsLower than elsewhere
The tasks are offers from offerwalls: answer surveys, play mobile games, install apps or sign up for free trials. Each task has instructions, and if you miss one step, you do not get the reward. Read them carefully first.
These are the usual offerwalls you find on other GPT apps and sites, but the rewards for the same tasks are slightly lower on Cash Runner.
Paid surveysLower than elsewhere
Cash Runner works with several survey providers, so you find the same surveys on other apps and sites, again for slightly lower rewards. There are a decent number of surveys. You go through a qualifying process for each one, and you will not qualify for every survey.
Playing gamesSmall, per minute
The Play section takes you to Playtime, where you pick a game and install it. Always open the game from Cash Runner’s Play section, because that is how Cash Runner tracks your playtime and pays you per minute.
The longer you play one game, the fewer rewards you get, until you earn nothing from it. Only do this if you have nothing else to do.
Watching videosVery low
Videos come from a partner called Cheddar, a lot like Loot.tv. You earn from the ads shown in the middle or at the end of the videos. It pays even less than games, so I do not recommend it.
Referral program50% commission
Share your referral link. Your referral installs the app, registers and must earn a certain number of coins (not specified by Cash Runner) before they count. Then you get 50% of what they earn from surveys and tasks.
The rate is generous, but you need people who want to use Cash Runner, and it is not an app I would recommend to others.
How much can you make?
Not much. The rewards are lower than on many other GPT apps and sites, so even with a good number of earning opportunities, it takes a lot of time to earn a decent amount.
That is the main reason I do not recommend Cash Runner. If you want apps that pay better, see the best reward apps.
Payout methods and minimum
| Method | Minimum | Where |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | 27,000 coins ($2) | The US, for example |
| Gift cards and local payment options | Shown in the app | Other countries |
The reward options depend on your country. I like that Cash Runner offers PayPal. If you want more sites that pay this way, see the top sites that pay via PayPal.
Cash Runner 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 |
| Pawns | Games paid per minute, plus surveys and passive earning | $5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Swagbucks | Many daily ways to earn, one of the biggest GPT sites | About $5 PayPal; gift cards from 100 SB | 4.3 / 5 |
| appKarma | Game offers and playtime rewards, available globally | $3 PayPal; gift cards from $1 | 3.5 / 5 |
See the best reward apps, or the top survey and GPT sites in your country. On an iPhone? See the best money-making apps for iOS.
How I scored Cash Runner
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
Cash Runner scores 30 out of 100. These apps and sites are a better use of your time.
See the best alternativesCash Runner FAQ
Is Cash Runner legit?
Yes. You can earn rewards from it. But the rewards are lower than on other apps for the same tasks, so it is not worth your time.
What is the minimum payout?
In the US, 27,000 coins for a $2 PayPal withdrawal. Other countries get other reward options, like gift cards and local payment options.
Does Cash Runner pay through PayPal?
Yes, in the US for example. The reward options depend on your country.
Is Cash Runner on iPhone?
No. The app is only for Android. On an iPhone, see the best money-making apps for iOS.
Can I use Cash Runner on a desktop?
No. It is a mobile-only app.
Which countries can join Cash Runner?
It is available more or less worldwide. You sign up in the app with your Google account.
Why did I not get paid for a game?
Cash Runner only tracks your playtime when you open the game from its Play section. If you open the game from your phone’s menu, you do not earn.
How do I contact Cash Runner?
Use the support link in the app. There is no FAQ or Help section.
Who tested Cash Runner 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).
If you have any comments, questions, or experience with Cash Runner, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
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