If you’re looking to earn a little extra cash in your spare time, one great way to do so is by using an online rewards app.
One popular app of this type is Swagbucks, a rewards platform that you can use to take online surveys, play games, and complete other “microtasks” to earn rewards. Swagbucks also helps you save money by providing cash back on purchases, coupons, and promo codes for your shopping.
We’ve ranked Swagbucks second in our list of the best job apps for teens (last updated in early 2026), as the minimum age to sign up is only 13 years old.
But while Swagbucks is one of the most popular paid survey apps out there, how much can you earn from it, and is it worth signing up for?
We sent our tester to find out.
Why you can trust our review
Our tester, Anastasia, spent almost 8½ hours using Swagbucks while taking meticulous notes. She’s a professional QA and software tester and has tested several other survey apps. We’re unaffiliated with Swagbucks, so what you’re about to read is an unbiased report based on hard data. You can read more about our methodology at the end of the article.

















