35+ Gig Apps for Making Real Money in 2023

If you like to be behind the wheel, you’re in luck. A lot of the most popular gig apps involve driving:

1. Uber

You probably already know about Uber, the popular ridesharing app that connects drivers with passengers. As a driver, you’ll tote people around town in your car, making money off the ride itself as well as tips.

While it’s one of the most popular gig apps around, Uber has a lot of drivers, so competition can be stiff. Still, Uber drivers can expect to earn about $10–$15 an hour with this app.

Where to download Uber

App Store Google Play

2. Lyft

An Uber alternative, Lyft is another staple in the gig-app space. Like Uber, it pays drivers on a per-mile basis and encourages passengers to tip within the app.

There’s no clear consensus on whether driving for Uber or Lyft is better; it comes down to which app you prefer and which service is more popular in your area.

Where to download Lyft

App Store Google Play

3. Uber Eats

If driving appeals to you but having strangers in your car doesn’t, delivery jobs are the way to go. One of the best when it comes to delivery gig apps is Uber Eats.

To become an Uber Eats driver, you need a vehicle that meets certain requirements and must be at least 18–19 years old.

This app has more lenient restrictions than the Uber rideshare app (especially since you can qualify to drive for Uber Eats with a scooter or bicycle, or even deliver on foot). Many drivers have reported making even more money with the delivery service than the by taxiing passengers.

Where to download Uber Eats

Use the regular Uber app (linked above).

4. Grubhub

Like Uber Eats, Grubhub is a popular delivery gig app that lets you sign up to be a driver and make money running around and delivering food. You can set your own hours and accept or decline orders on the app, then grab meals from restaurants and take them to the orderer’s location.

Where to download Grubhub

App Store Google Play

5. DoorDash

Yet another delivery app, DoorDash works the same as Uber Eats and Grubhub. To make money, you follow these steps:

1. Sign up
2. Select the hours you want to work
3. Accept or reject delivery requests
4. Pick up food, alcohol (if legal in your area), and groceries and drop them off
5. Earn a base pay, plus tips

All of these apps pay comparably. Which one you sign up for depends on how popular each is in your area. The best approach is to sign up for several in the beginning and experiment to find out which gives you the best shot at landing gigs.

Where to download DoorDash

App Store Google Play

6. Instacart

Instacart falls into the same realm of delivery gig apps, but it works a little differently than the three above. As an Instacart shopper, you’ll be tasked with grocery shopping on someone’s behalf, then dropping off your haul.

Signing up and using the app is easy and flexible, allowing you to set your own hours and only make the shopping trips that appeal to you.

Where to download InstaCart

App Store Google Play

7. Amazon Flex

If you want to cut out the hassle of grocery shopping or picking up orders from restaurants, download the Amazon Flex app to become an Amazon delivery driver and drop off orders at their final destinations.

As an Amazon Flex driver, you’ll designate a “block” of time to work within, then pick up orders from the Amazon location near you and deliver each package to its rightful home.

Amazon Flex boasts one of the highest pay rates of any delivery gig app, claiming an average of $18–$25 per hour plus tips.

Where to download Amazon Flex

App Store Android

8. Walmart Spark

Combine Instacart and Amazon Flex and you get the Walmart Spark app. As a driver, you’ll shop at your local Walmart store, then deliver the goods. Like its competition, Walmart Spark pays a base rate, plus tips.

The benefit of using Walmart Spark over similar apps is that you’ll always be working with the same store, so you won’t need to run around looking for your shopping target or familiarize yourself with different businesses (which can be especially frustrating if one of the stores in your area frequently reorganizes its layout).

Where to download Walmart Spark

App Store Google Play

9. Shipt

An Instacart alternative, Shipt is another grocery shopping and delivery app. You just download the app, sign up as a driver, then accept grocery orders you want to pick up and drop off. There are no marked differences between Shipt and Instacart, but the former is a more popular service nationwide, so you might have better luck finding gigs on it.

Where to download Shipt

App Store Google Play

The apps listed below will hook you up with shift or temp work of various types. If you’re comfortable with physical labor (i.e., handyman work, yard work, etc) or service industry gigs, one of these might be a great fit for you.

10. TaskRabbit

As a “tasker” on TaskRabbit, you’ll pick up spare jobs around town during timeframes you pick and get paid at a rate you set. TaskRabbit lets you choose different task categories you’re willing and able to work, such as painting, building, cleaning, yard work, and over 50 other types of gigs.

The biggest selling point of performing tasks on TaskRabbit is that the company won’t take a cut of what you earn. There’s a $25 registration fee when you sign up, but you’ll keep 100% of the money you make.

Where to download TaskRabbit

App Store Google Play

11. Qwick

Pick up shifts in the service industry by downloading the Qwick gig app. Once you sign up, you can find front-of-house, back-of-house, and catering gigs to work in your spare time.

The work you can pick up includes bartending, hosting, serving, dishwashing, event prep, and other roles in food and hospitality.

Where to download Qwick

App Store Google Play

12. Wonolo

Another catch-all gig app, Wonolo sets you up with shifts in various task categories, like delivery, cleaning, production, warehousing, and general labor, among others. You set your own schedule and category preferences, so you’re in control of when and what gigs you work.

As with TaskRabbit, you keep 100% of your earnings on the app. The company charges any commissions and fees to the job requestor, not the freelancer.

Where to download Wonolo

App Store Google Play

13. Steady

The Steady app is less a gig app and more a gig marketplace. You create a profile with info about your skills, experience, and schedule, then Steady will curate fitting opportunities for tasks, jobs, and freelance work.

The app also provides financial advice and “income boosters”, which are recommendations for financial products that could help stretch your money (like bank accounts and loans with special offers).

Where to download Steady

App Store Google Play

14. Jobble

An expansive gig app, Jobble provides you with a host of opportunities to make extra money by picking up shifts. Like TaskRabbit and Wonolo, it offers gigs in the general labor space, but it also connects you with more specialized work, including service industry and healthcare shifts.

The hiring company posts an hourly or per-project rate for each job in the listing. You’ll track the time you work on the Jobble app, then get paid according to the rate set by the hiring company.

Where to download Jobble

App Store Google Play

Use these gig apps to land passive-income side jobs that make you money without requiring effort or interaction. (Note that we’ve left out several popular rental platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo based on the amount of work those sites usually require.)

15. Neighbor

With Neighbor, you can rent out your unused space as private storage to locals in need. List your spare room, garage, shed, basement, or even closet so that people in your community can turn your extra square footage into much-needed storage.

You can make arrangements and communicate with renters through the app, and the platform even provides up to $1 million in insurance coverage.

Where to download Neighbor

App Store Google Play

16. Sniffspot

Turn your backyard into a private dog park with the Sniffspot app. This app allows you to rent out your green space to dog owners in need of a private lawn for their furry companion.

The process is easy—you just list your space on the app, review and accept visits (only one at a time), then get paid monthly. Accepting visits only means you grant them permission to enter your private property at a specific time, but doesn’t require you to greet them or interact whatsoever.

Where to download Sniffspot

App Store Google Play

17. Turo

A great way to make passive income on an app is by renting out your car for money. One popular car-sharing app called Turo lets you rent out your vehicle while you’re not using it. It pays you 65%–75% of each trip’s price.

To rent out your car on Turo, you’ll need to meet certain requirements, like owning a car that’s no more than 12 years old.

Where to download Turo

App Store Google Play

18. Getaround

Another popular car-sharing app, Getaround is even more low-effort than Turo because of its famous contactless handoff system. The company will install hardware into your car that allows you to remotely rent it out, then track its location.

On the downside, you’ll only earn 60% of each trip’s price, which is lower than what you can earn on Turo.

Where to download Getaround

App Store Google Play

19. Rentah

A unique peer-to-peer rental service, Rentah lets you list any space, service, or product you have that can be rented out. This could mean renting out a music studio, a prom dress, a stroller, an hour of your time, or even a waffle maker. If it can be of service to others and you can part with it for a few hours, you can list it on Rentah.

You’ll set the listing price for what you’re renting out, and Rentah will take 5% as a transaction fee.

Where to download Rentah

App Store

Note: Rentah is no longer available on the Google Play store.

If you’re looking for a side hustle that will keep you active and give you the chance to soak in some sun, look no further. These gig apps will take you outdoors and get your body moving.

20. Wag!

Calling all dog-loving side hustlers—Wag! is a dog-walking app that links you up with busy people who need you to take their dogs out for a stroll. Wag! is popular across the US and boasts high hourly rates for walkers.

However, the platform takes a substantial 40% cut out of your earnings, so if you get serious about this hustle, it’s a good idea to eventually take your business off-app.

Where to download Wag!

App Store Google Play

21. Rover

An alternative to Wag!, Rover is another app for scoring dog-walking gigs in your area. It’s also popular across the US and even has a presence in the UK and Canada. A huge point in its favor is that Rover only takes a 20% commission off of what you earn on each walk.

Where to download Rover

App Store Google Play

22. Dolly

Show off your muscles and bring home some extra money with the Dolly app. You can be a “Helper,” i.e., someone who has a vehicle to contribute to moving services, or you can be a “Hand,” which is someone who helps with the moving process by helping lift and carry items (no vehicle required).

The app boasts average hourly earnings between $35–$50. As an added bonus, you can get a decent workout in the process.

Where to download Dolly

App Store Google Play

23. Bellhops

Another on-demand moving services app, Bellhops lets you sign up as a mover and lend a helping hand to people who are moving in your area. You can set your own schedule, accept jobs, then work with a team to complete the move.

As you complete more jobs, your Bellhops “rank” will increase, which will lead to a higher pay rate.

Where to download Bellhops

App Store Google Play

24. Lugg

Another moving gig app, Lugg isn’t just for moving people from one home to another. As a lugger, you can help out with small home moves, transporting purchases from stores to people’s houses, getting rid of junk, or picking up Craigslist finds.

If you have a truck, you can use it to make more money, or you can just sign up as a helping hand and still earn extra cash.

Where to download Lugg

App Store Google Play

25. Lawn Love

Get your hands and knees dirty with the Lawn Love app, which connects you to local lawn care and yard work gigs. Services you can provide include mowing, gutter cleaning, leaf removal, gardening, and more. If you have a knack for outdoor work, this is the perfect app for finding small jobs around town working in the sunshine.

Lawn Love will charge the work requestor a fee for using the app, so you’ll keep 100% of your earnings on each job.

Where to download Lawn Love

App Store Google Play

26. iVueit

Here’s a unique gig app for getting you out and about—iVueit lets you take pictures around town with your smartphone. You just accept a “vue,” go to the location and take photos, then complete a survey and submit it to earn some extra bucks.

You won’t be able to earn all that much money with this app, but it’s a novel and fun way to supplement your income, and you can fit it around many of the other side hustles on this list (including the ones that already involve driving all over town).

Where to download iVueit

App Store Google Play

27. Oppizi

It may not land you the highest-paying gigs on this list, but Oppizi provides a fun and easy way to earn extra money in your spare time and get outdoors. Just download the app and sign up for distribution opportunities. You’ll collect advertising materials (like pamphlets) then distribute them in your area.

Where to download Oppizi

App Store Google Play

If you’d prefer something quieter, look into these apps, which are full of jobs that you can do without leaving your home (and often without leaving your laptop).

28. Appen

Appen is a freelancing platform that connects independent contractors with online projects and tasks. The work can range from social media management to annotation, with tons of opportunities in between.

You’ll track your own rates and hours on approved jobs and send an invoice to Appen each month to receive payment.

Where to download Appen

App Store Google Play

29. Fiverr

You’ll probably already heard of Fiverr, one of the most popular gig platforms out there. The site lets you post your own jobs performing a service of your choice and set the hourly or per-project rate you desire. The services can be anything that’s performable online, including graphic design, development, SEO, and marketing.

Keep in mind that Fiverr will take a 20% cut of your earnings, so set your rates accordingly.

Where to download Fiverr

App Store Google Play

30. Upwork

Another household name in the gig industry, Upwork is a freelancing platform that connects you and your services with paying customers. You make a profile that highlights your skills and experience, then apply for jobs that catch your eye.

Upwork takes a 10% fee from what you earn on each job.

Where to download Upwork

App Store Google Play

31. Amazon MTurk

Amazon MTurk is short for Amazon Mechanical Turk, a system you can participate in as a worker to help refine Amazon’s technological abilities. Through the platform, you’ll be matched with microtasks to complete, like image processing, information gathering, and data verification.

Like other microtask apps, don’t expect to make a huge chunk of change here. You’ll probably make between $1–$5 for each task you complete.

Where to download Amazon MTurk

Google Play

Note: Amazon MTurk is not available on the App Store.

32. Premise

Another microtask app, Premise is an easy way to score low-effort gigs with no special skills or experience. Simply download the app and create a profile, then complete tasks that appeal to you and get paid.

Again, this is a microtask site, meaning you won’t see huge payouts. For example, completing a survey on the app usually pays $0.05–$0.10.

Where to download Premise

App Store Google Play

33. UserTesting

Similar to microtasking, website testing is a popular online side hustle for making a few extra bucks with a low level of commitment. One app that provides this opportunity is UserTesting. Through the platform, you’ll match with testing opportunities, then use a site or service and provide your feedback on the experience.

Where to download UserTesting

App Store Google Play

If you’ve made it this far and still haven’t found the perfect gig app to get you started on your side hustle, here are a few more with unique offerings.

34. Grabr

A unique gig app for the brave wayfarer, Grabr is an international delivery platform that helps people access products from different countries. If you have a trip coming up, you can enter your origin and destination into the app and claim any deliveries you can make during your travels.

Basically, you’ll buy a product in one country and deliver it to someone in another. Payment is upfront, so it’s guaranteed, and you’ll be in full possession of the items you transport, so there won’t be any surprises.

Where to download Grabr

App Store Google Play

35. HelloTech

If you’re tech savvy and looking to earn a side income, using the HelloTech app is a great way to land tech repair and assistance gigs in your area. Just sign up as a technician and get matched with local jobs that fit your skills—whether that means mounting a TV or repairing a modem.

While the platform claims a high average payout of $100 per day, they also will take a percentage commission from each job you complete.

Sign Up with HelloTech

36. Your Mechanic

If you’re a skilled mechanic, grab gigs with Your Mechanic to provide maintenance work on your own schedule. If you don’t want to commit to a full-time shop job, this is a great way to work with autos for just a few hours each week and make decent money. In fact, the platform claims pay rates up to $70 per hour.

Where to download Your Mechanic

App Store Google Play