I tested EarnApp myself and got paid. Below is my payment proof, how its new pay-per-time model works, what you can expect to earn, and the limits you should know about before you install it.
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 EarnApp himself and shows his payment proof in his videos.Learn more about Mikael
Last retested · First published
Legit and effortless, but low rewards
Earns in the background from your unused internet. PayPal and Wise from $2.50. Do not expect much money.
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The short answer
EarnApp is legit. It paid me, and I show the payment proof in my video. You install its program, it shares your unused internet bandwidth in the background, and you earn passively with almost no effort.
But the rewards are low. Since August 20, 2025, EarnApp pays for the time your device is connected instead of per gigabyte, up to $10 per IP address a month in the US and up to $5 elsewhere. It will not make you rich, so be patient and set your expectations right.
- Offers an effortless way to earn
- Offers payment via PayPal and Wise
- Has a low payout threshold: $2.50
- Available globally
- Automatic payouts when you reach the threshold
- Low rewards
- The Android app requires a bit of effort to set up properly
- The Android app is not on Google Play, and Play Protect flags it
- Amazon gift cards need $50
My experience with EarnApp
I installed EarnApp, let it run, and cashed out. This is what I did myself, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- April 2022Review first published Apr 26, 2022
- Latest retest
- Checked: pay model, offers, payout options
- Paid out
- YesPayment proof shown in my video
- Pay model
- Pay-per-timeSince August 20, 2025. Before that, per GB shared.
- The EarnApp program sharing my unused bandwidth in the background
- Linking my account and pausing the program
- The offers inside EarnApp
- A cashout, shown in my payment proof video
- Amazon gift cards. They need $50, so I prefer PayPal or Wise.
- The iOS app, Bright Rewards. EarnApp links to it from its website, but my review does not cover it.
Payment proof
EarnApp has paid me. In the first video, I show exactly how to cash out and my payment proof, so you can see for yourself that it actually pays. The second video gives you an inside look and shows exactly how you can earn from EarnApp.
Watch my full EarnApp review
Screenshots from my test
EarnApp paid me, and it earns in the background with almost no effort. It is free to join.
Join EarnApp freeEarnApp at a glance
| What it is | Passive income app. Its program shares your unused internet bandwidth while it runs in the background. |
|---|---|
| Cost to join | Free |
| Ways to earn | Sharing your unused bandwidth, offers (mostly mobile games), referrals |
| Pay model | Pay-per-time since August 20, 2025: you earn for the time your device is connected and its contribution to traffic |
| Listed rates | Up to $10 per IP address a month in the US, up to $5 per IP address a month elsewhere |
| Minimum cashout | $2.50 for PayPal and Wise · $50 for Amazon gift cards |
| Payout methods | PayPal, Wise, Amazon gift cards (Amazon.com, Amazon.de and Amazon.co.uk) |
| Devices | Windows, Mac and Linux. Android app through an APK file, not on Google Play. On iPhone, the Bright Rewards app, which EarnApp links to from its website. |
| Sign-up | With your Google account |
| Where you can join | Globally |
| Support | FAQ page and a contact form |
Is EarnApp legit and safe?
Yes, EarnApp is legit. It paid me, and I show the proof in my video. But that does not mean it is right for you. Here is what you should know before you install it.
- The rewards are low
The rate depends on your location and how long your device is connected. Your bandwidth is not always used, even when the program runs. There will be times when no one wants your unused bandwidth, so be patient.
- Google Play Protect flags the Android app
The app is not on Google Play, because Play Protect detects it as malicious. EarnApp explains on its FAQ page that this is a false positive and that it is working with Google to fix it. You install the app manually through an APK file, and Play Protect may remove it unless you allow it in its settings.
- Your internet can slow down a little
The program shares your unused bandwidth, so you may notice a slight difference when you download large files or play games online. Pause the program when you need your full connection.
- Partial pay below the traffic target
Your device must meet a minimum traffic requirement to earn the full hourly rate. Below it, you earn a partial amount based on what you contribute.
- Offers take time
Most offers ask you to play mobile games and take time to complete. Only start one when you have enough time to finish it.
My takeIf you are looking for an easy way to earn some extra cash, I would say EarnApp is a decent option. Even though it doesn’t pay that much, it’s still a good option because you don’t really have to put a lot of effort into earning. Once you’ve set up the program, you can just sit back and reap the rewards. You do have to set your expectations properly because this site will not make you rich.
How you earn on EarnApp
There are 3 ways to earn. Sharing your unused bandwidth is the main one. Tap one to read more.
Sharing your unused internet bandwidthUp to $10 per IP a month
After you register, you download the EarnApp software. It works on Windows, Mac and Linux computers, and there is an Android app. Once installed, the program appears in your system tray. Click it and link your account, which takes a few seconds. You can also let it start when your computer starts.
Until August 20, 2025, you were paid for every gigabyte shared. Now EarnApp pays for the duration of your device’s connection and its contribution to traffic. In the US, EarnApp lists up to $10 per IP address a month, which is about $0.0138 per hour. Outside the US, it lists up to $5 per IP address a month, around $0.0069 per hour. You earn the full hourly rate only when your device meets the minimum traffic requirement. Below it, you earn a partial amount.
I compared the rates with similar platforms, such as Pawns. They are not higher than other platforms that offer the same opportunity, but not lower than most of them either.
You can pause the program whenever you need your full connection, and turn it back on when you are not doing anything else. Earning is really that simple.
OffersTakes time
Offers are short tasks you do for a reward. Inside EarnApp, they usually ask you to play mobile games and complete certain missions or steps. Complete them, and you earn the reward promised.
There is a decent number of offers at any given time. Most take some time to complete, so make sure you have enough time before you start one, so you do not waste your effort.
Referral program10% commission
Share your invite link. You earn a 10% commission every time your referral shares their unused bandwidth. EarnApp pays it; it is not deducted from your referral’s earnings.
Your referral must install the EarnApp software, and they must run it on a different IP address than yours. If you share the same IP address, you will not earn anything.
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How much can you make?
It depends on where you live and how often you let the program run in the background. The rate depends on your country and the time your device is connected. The only thing you control is how often the program runs.
Your bandwidth is not always shared, even when the program is running. There will be times when no one wants to use it. You will not get rich from it, but it requires almost no effort, and that is the main appeal.
If I were to rate the earning potential of EarnApp, I would say it isn’t that good. But since it requires no effort on your end, it can still be worth it, in my opinion. You just need to be very patient.
Payout methods and minimums
| Method | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | $2.50 | My preferred method, because the threshold is low |
| Wise | $2.50 | Added after I started using EarnApp |
| Amazon gift cards | $50 | Only Amazon.com, Amazon.de and Amazon.co.uk |
Your earnings show up in your balance on the member dashboard. You can set up EarnApp to pay you automatically: pick the payment method, and EarnApp redeems it every time you reach the threshold.
Overall, EarnApp’s payment system is easy to understand, and I like the very low threshold for PayPal and Wise. For more sites with a low payout threshold, see the fastest paying sites.
Devices, joining and support
The Android app does the same as the computer software: it shares your unused mobile bandwidth. If you have an unlimited data plan, you can squeeze out a few dollars with it. It is not the most ideal way to earn, in my opinion. You install it through an APK file, because it is not on Google Play. There is now also an iOS option: an app called Bright Rewards. EarnApp links to it from its website.
EarnApp is available globally. You sign up with your Google account, download the software from the member dashboard, link your account, and start earning right away.
For questions, check the FAQ page first. If it does not help, use the contact form on the FAQ page. I would say EarnApp has a decent support system.
What 24 readers told me
This review has 24 comments since 2022: 13 from readers and 11 replies from me. These are the three things readers ask about most.
Readers ask if withdrawing costs money (it does not), if EarnApp pays to a bank account (it does not), and why the Amazon gift card minimum is so high. One reader could not withdraw and was told to contact support.
Readers, several from Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria, ask for advice on what else they can earn from. My replies point to lists of the best sites and the best passive income apps.
Readers ask if the app is safe when Play Protect calls it harmful. EarnApp says it is a false positive and is working with Google on it.
“it needs to turn off the play protect step only can install. if not it keeps show a harmful app can not be installed.”
Mikael: I suggest you contact their support about this.
“Do I have to pay to make withdraws?”
Mikael: No, it is free to use, as I explain above.
“I’m aiming for the Amazon gift card because I’m never using PayPal again. But, jeez, the company is blatantly manipulative in setting the minimum payout so high for that.”
Mikael: Good luck. Let me know how it goes. You can also check this list of the best sites that pay in Amazon gift cards. On many of those it will be a lot faster to get gift cards.
EarnApp alternatives I have tested
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawns | Passive earning plus surveys and games | $5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Honeygain | Passive earning from your unused internet | $20 PayPal; $0.50 through JumpTask | 3.7 / 5 |
See my list of the top passive income apps. They all have good earning potential, so you can earn a decent amount faster.
How I scored EarnApp
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
EarnApp scores 62 out of 100. It is a decent effortless extra if you set your expectations right.
Join EarnApp freeEarnApp FAQ
Is EarnApp a scam?
No. EarnApp is legit and pays. It paid me, and I show the payment proof in my video. But the rewards are low.
How does EarnApp pay you?
Since August 20, 2025, it pays for the time your device is connected and its contribution to traffic, instead of per gigabyte. The rate depends on your location.
How much can you earn with EarnApp?
EarnApp lists up to $10 per IP address a month in the US and up to $5 per IP address a month elsewhere. You only earn the full rate when your device meets the minimum traffic requirement.
What is the minimum payout?
$2.50 for PayPal and Wise, and $50 for Amazon gift cards.
Do I have to pay to withdraw?
No. EarnApp is free to use.
Is the EarnApp Android app safe?
Google Play Protect flags it, so it is not on Google Play. EarnApp says on its FAQ page that this is a false positive. You install the app through an APK file.
Is there an EarnApp app for iPhone?
Yes. The iOS app is called Bright Rewards, and EarnApp links to it from its website. The software also runs on Windows, Mac and Linux, and there is an Android app.
Which countries can join EarnApp?
EarnApp is available globally. The listed rate is higher in the US.
How do I contact EarnApp support?
Check the FAQ page first. If that does not help, use the contact form on the FAQ page.
How to join EarnApp
- Open EarnApp through my sign-up link. It only takes a few minutes to get started.
- Sign up with your Google account.
- Download the software for your computer from the member dashboard, or the Android app.
- Click the program in your system tray and link your account. You start earning more or less immediately.
If you have any comments, questions, or experiences with EarnApp, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
Who tested EarnApp 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).
Good day Mikael, it needs to turn off the play protect step only can install. if not it keeps show a harmful app can not be installed. but, it still shows Earnapp is a harmful app, so my device is at risk. it is ok?
I suggest you contact their support about this.
Good day Mikael, thanks .. I found the installation and usage clarification from Earnapp. they are working with Google to clear this detection out.
If you scan both the Windows version and the Android APK on VirusTotal, then you will know why lol.
Is it possible to withdraw to ur bank account
I explain which payout options that are possible in the review above. You can check out a list of sites that pay via bank transfer here.
Ayi I’ve made my first 203$ but won’t allow me to withdraw
You need to contact their supoort about this.
Hi,
I had worked more than three month with Pentair earn app my investment reach to 10k and team size becomes approx vip2. But, the manager promised for salary and withdrawal of daily income.
They remained absent ,,,,,,,, and sudden problem of earning web site browsing caused login failure and customer support communication. Who was time to time updating the progress of the company.
Many video were present on you Tube I write my problem
My team member called and asked about it. Most of them show good interest.
I do not know that app, so I cannot say anything about it. But there are many scams that get people to invest a lot and then suddenly close down. If a platform promises very high earnings for minimal effort, it is always a warning sign. So it looks like you have been scammed by this one and there is likely nothing you can do about it, unfortunately.
Do I have to pay to make withdraws?
No, it is free to use, as I explain above.
Ok, thank you Sir
I haven’t made my first withdrawal as I’ve joined recently and I have not yet reached the minimum withdrawal amount.Since I’m in Botswana,is it legit?. Will I be able to give a testimony concerning successful withdrawals because I’ve been scammed a lot…
I have just added a video in the review above that shows payment proof.
is there any apps except brandbee, earn app and honeygain that gain u gift cards for doing nothing
You can check the best passive income apps here.
Please what about surveys in Ghana
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
I’m aiming for the Amazon gift card because I’m never using PayPal again. But, jeez, the company is blatantly manipulative in setting the minimum payout so high for that.
Wish me luck…
Good luck. Let me know how it goes. You can also check this list of the best sites that pay in Amazon gift cards. On many of those it will be a lot faster to get gift cards.
Hello sir can we talk privately on WhatsApp. I am from Kenya. Need some advice please!!
Sorry but I do not offer private support like that. You can ask in a comment here and I will then reply.
Thanks so much sir you have been honesty to us than no one in YouTube God protect you and keep healthy,pls can I make up $200 from Nigeria easy work sir thanks so much
Glad my content help you.
Whether you can make $200 depends how fast you are looking to earn this. But you can see a list of the best free online earning methods in NG here.