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How much time will you spend a week on entertainment/relaxation? 4-5 hours?

I guess most of us would like to relax by watching your favorite movies/TV shows, visiting a nearby shopping mall, playing video games on your Xbox or PlayStation etc.

Of course, playing games is the best option to relieve the stress for working professionals. Because it helps them to relax a bit after a tight work schedule of 8 hours/day for 5 days a week.

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Now, let me ask you something.

Besides killing their free time, does playing games offer any kind of benefits to teens, college students or stay at home moms? Partially, Yes. How?

There are some mobile apps that actually pay the users to play/test their games for free. Yes. It’s really true and I’m not kidding. Let’s not worry about why should the game apps pay you to download, install and play their games.

Here Is the List Of Legit Apps That Pay To Play Games – (iOS/Android):

Definitely, this money making apps will not make you rich or help you to make $100-$500 per month. Instead, it rewards a few cents or dollars to do things you like.

1. InboxDollars

Many of you might have heard about InboxDollars as a paid survey site that rewards its members for taking surveys. However, it has a dedicated games section with some of the popular games like Solitaire, Bejeweled and more.

The reward varies based on the time spent in playing the games on the InboxDollarswebsite or app.

More time, More Money!

(Suggested Read:11 Ways To Make More Money From InboxDollars )

2. Swagbucks

You can find a lot of game apps from the Discover section of the Swagbuckswebsite and mobile app. And, you can easily earn SB to download and install those gaming apps.

Besides installing the game apps, you can earn easy SB for your various activities like searching the web, shopping products/services, watching videos and more.

( Also Read:15 Easy Ways To Make More Money From Swagbucks )

3. Swag IQ

Swag IQ is a live trivia game show where you can win huge cash prizes for answering 10 multiple choice questions correctly. You will get only 10 seconds to answer a question. If more than one person has answered all the questions correctly, then the prize money will be shared between the members.

The app is launched by the same company which owns Swagbucks. Swag IQ is available for both iOS and Android platforms.

4. Lucktastic

Do you believe in luck? Then, you can try this game. As per the name, Lucktastic allows the users to win cash/prizes by playing scratch cards. And, the scratch cards are valid only for a limited interval of time and it expires after that. You will get new scratch cards every day to try out your luck.

If you scratch reveals 3 identical symbols, then you will be considered as a winner. And, you will get either cash prize or tokens (can be used to redeem instant rewards or to enter contests). You can receive the cash via the Dwolla mobile wallet, check or gift cards.

App Link:iOS, Android

5. Bananatic

Are you some who is interested to explore and try new games? Then, you can check out the Bananatic app as it regularly adds new and interesting games. It is available for both iOSand Androidplatforms.

As you progress to the next level or achieve a milestone in your game, you will be rewarded with a few points for your efforts. And, you can redeem that points either to make purchases within the app or exchange them for gift cards from various retailers.

6. Gamehag

Gamehag rewards the users with points called Soul Gems (SG) to either play the games integrated to its platform or for downloading and playing the listed games. Besides games, you can earn SG to complete offers, watch app trailers or take surveys. It rewards the top 3 players every day with 1000, 500 and 300 respectively. It has an active forum where you can discuss with fellow users about the games, rewards and more.

Once you accumulate the minimum SG, you can spend them on buying games or add to your Steam Wallet.

Gamehag is available on both iOS and Android platforms.

7. Paid Game Player

Paid Game Player is not a mobile app. Instead, it is a website that pays you to play games for free. It claims that you can make free money by playing more than 600 games (casino, puzzle, poker etc) which are available on its database.

Plus, you can also make a few dollars to review the games. Just you need to create a free account on their website and start playing games for money.

Would you like to get small rewards for your daily walk? Read my other poston Best Apps That Pays To Walk in 2019.

8. Tap Cash Rewards

Basically, Tap Cash Rewards is an Androidapp that pays to play games, watch videos, install mobile apps and more. Also, you can earn coins if someone downloads the app using your referral code.

Plus, you will get a few coins for daily login as well. You can request the payout by PayPal or convert the coins to gift cards once your balance reaches $10.

9. WowApp

WowAppprovides a lot of options to make money like watching videos, reading news, chat, taking surveys, making phone calls at lower rates and more. It claims that it is sharing 70% of its revenue with its members.

Besides the above-listed ways, you can also earn wowcoins (100 wowcoins = $1) by playing a lot of games which are integrated into the app itself. Once you reach the minimum balance, you can redeem the wowcoins to cash via PayPal, Bank account or exchange them to gift cards. The minimum payout is $1.

10. Grab Points

There is no separate games section on the Grab Points. However, you can easily earn a few points by downloading and installing the game apps which are available in the offers section.

Grab Points is available in both web and mobile versions. Besides games, you can make money from Grab Points by watching videos, taking surveys, completing offers and more. The minimum payout is $3 (3000 points).

(Recommended Read:GrabPoints Review: Tips and Tricks to Earn More Points )

11. FitPlay

FitPlayis exactly like the AppLike as both the apps are released by the same company. I don’t find any difference between the two except the theme.

Like the AppLike Android app, FitPlay also rewards the users with coins to play mobile games for the specified duration of time. Plus, you will get 4444 coins as a bonus when you sign up for the first time.

12. App Flame

Like FitPlay and AppLike, App Flame also rewards you to download and play the games every day. And, will be credited with coins for playing every 10 minutes or so. Based on your location and age, the games will vary.

The minimum payout is $0.5 (4999 coins) via PayPal. Since the App Flame offers a signup bonus of 4444 coins, you can get your first payout quickly.

13. AppStation

AppStation works exactly like AppFlame and rewards the users to install and play games on their smartphones. Like all the other apps, it also offers a sign-up bonus of 4444 coins.

You can earn more coins by spending more time playing the games. Once you reach the minimum balance, you can convert the coins to cash via PayPal.

14. AppKarma

>AppKarma rewards the users with points called Karma Points for doing various activities like watching videos, playing games, installing apps and more. It also offers a daily check-in bonus for just opening the app daily.

The points can be redeemed via PayPal or Steam once the user reaches the minimum points balance.

(Also Read: 11 Apps That Pays You To Walk in 2019)

15. iCash

iCash pays “iCash coins” to play the games listed on the app. And, you can earn additional coins by downloading and playing the games on your phone. You can try our luck and earn more coins from the daily Lucky Spin as well. Besides games, you can also earn iCash coins by completing offers from Fyber, Tapjoy and more. Even though you cannot make a hundred dollars from this app, you should be able to make $5 to $10 every month.

Once your balance reaches the minimum payout, you can redeem that by converting to cash via PayPal or gift cards like Amazon, iTunes, Xbox Live and more.

Update on 02/22/2019: The app is not paying the rewards.

16. AppLike

Have you ever played the game CoinMaster? It is one of my favorites and the most addictive mobile game I have ever played. Every time you play that game for 15-20 minutes, you will be rewarded with coins which can be redeemed once you reach the minimum payout (4999 coins = $0.50).

Not only CoinMaster, you can find a lot of games like Solitaire, Wordcookies etc which are integrated with AppLike. To receive the rewards, you need to install and play the individual game from the AppLike app.

The minimum payout is $0.50 for PayPal and $2.5 for Amazon gift card. For all other gift cards, you need 47065 coins ($5).

Update 02/22/2019: This app has been removed from the Google Play Store.

17. WHAFF Rewards

Basically, WHAFF Rewards pays you to download, install and open the mobile apps. At least 30-40% of those apps are game apps so that you can make a few cents by playing those games.

Most of the games will pay you $0.005 to $0.01 daily (for at least 7-30 days) to play the game for at least 2-5 minutes. You can request the payment once your balance reaches $11.

(Also read:WHAFF Rewards: How Much Will You Get to Install Mobile Apps?)

Update 02/22/2019: Even though the app is listed on the Play Store, its official website has gone offline. Hence, it is not known, if the app still pays.

Become A Game Tester To Make Money Playing Games

Are you looking for a stable source of income for playing games? Then, the best option would be to become a game tester and make money to play and test games. PlayTestCloud is a website that rewards the users to test and share their voice-based feedback of mobile-based games.

To become a tester with PlayTestCloud, create a free account on their website, take the sample test where you need to install and play the game sent to your email. After you pass the qualification test, you will be sent invitations to test games.

You can earn up to $10 to test the game and for providing your feedback. The payments will be sent via PayPal.

Want to Make More Money with your mobile phone? Read my other post on 50+ Best Money Making Apps in 2019.

Conclusion

Definitely, you are not going to become a millionaire by installing and using the above apps that pay to play games. However, you will be rewarded with a small amount to spend your valuable time on playing games.

Plus, it will also motivate the game lovers to improve their gaming skills and take part in competitions or giveaways to win prizes.

For teens, stay at home moms and college students, these apps will give extra cash or pocket money every month.

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By understanding how users discover and interact with your app, you can create even better app experiences that help grow your business. Get valuable data you won’t find anywhere else in App Analytics, Sales and Trends, and Payments and Financial Reports within App Store Connect.

User Acquisition in App Analytics

Measure your first-time app downloads, App Store conversion rate, marketing campaigns for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS apps.

First-Time App Downloads

App Units are the number of first-time downloads of your app. The Overview tab in App Analytics provides a general view of your App Units as well as breakouts by territory, device, and source. To see data over a specific time period, select a custom date range.

For a deeper understanding of where your first-time downloads came from, click the Sources tab and click App Units in the pop-up menu. A source is counted when a customer follows a link to your App Store product page. There are five types of sources: App Store Browse, App Store Search, App Referrers, Web Referrers, and App Clips. For details on App Referrers or Web Referrers, view the corresponding tab. Learn about measuring user acquisition sources in App Store Connect Help.

App Store Conversion Rate

Your conversion rate is the percentage of views of your app on the App Store that result in a first-time download. In App Analytics, this is measured as the ratio of App Units to Impressions. An Impression is counted when a customer views your app on the Today, Games, Apps, or Search tab on the App Store, or on your product page. For example, if your app has 100 Impressions and 50 App Units, your conversion rate is 50%. To quickly view your conversion rate, click the Metrics tab and, under Saved Views, select Conversion Rate. View this data by Source Type to see which sources result in the highest conversion rate, or filter by an individual source for more detail. You can use this information to track performance over time and understand how changes to your product page affect your conversion rate.

Campaign Performance

Campaign links take the user to your App Store product page, and allow you to track the performance of each of your marketing channels (e.g., website, social media, email, paid advertising, cross-promotion in other apps). Make links for different versions of your marketing creative — such as advertisements with different copy, calls to action, icons, characters, or screenshots — to see which results in more downloads. If certain elements used in your campaign result in better conversion, you might choose to also use them on your App Store product page. You can also track downloads from Smart App Banners in Safari or cross-promotions in apps that use StoreKit to display your product page.

To see how your campaigns are performing, click the Sources tab and click Campaigns to see data for Impressions, App Units, Sales, and Sessions for each campaign link you’ve created. Click the name of a campaign for additional details. View the conversion rate of individual campaigns by clicking the Metrics tab, selecting Conversion Rate under Saved Views, and viewing by Campaign. For more information on generating campaign links and tracking promotions, see Measure Campaign Performance in App Store Connect Help.

User Engagement in App Analytics

Measure app usage — including active devices, sessions, and retention — as well as user acquisition sources for your iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS apps. Usage data includes only users who have agreed to share their diagnostics and usage information with you. For information about subscriber retention, see Measuring Subscription Performance.

Active Devices and Sessions

A session is counted when your app is used for at least two seconds, and Active Devices are those with at least one session during a given period. On the Overview page, you can see the number of Sessions per Active Device and click the number for details. This can help you understand typical engagement with your app and track progress toward usage goals. You can also view or filter this data by different dimensions for additional insight. For example:

  1. Filter by Campaign to see which are most effective at acquiring more engaged users.
  2. View by Territory to discover whether users in particular regions engage more often with your app. If a territory has a low ratio of Sessions per Active Device, consider contributing factors — such as quality of localization, clarity of onboarding, or regional differences in the use of features — and identify ways to improve the experience and encourage feature use.
  3. Filter by Device to learn if users who access your app on a particular device are more engaged than others. This can help you understand if it’s beneficial to optimize your apps for a particular device type first.
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Retention Rate

The Retention tab shows the percentage of devices on which your app was used in the days after first installation. This can help you understand whether users enjoy their initial app experience. If your retention rate is low, you might update your onboarding experience to help users better understand your app and see if retention rates improve. You can also filter this data by different dimensions for additional insight. For example:

  1. Filter by App Version and look at the Daily Retention table to see if retention rates improved since previous versions.
  2. Filter by Source Type or Campaign and look at the Daily Retention table to see retention rates based on acquisition source or campaign.

Sales per Paying Users

A paying user is a unique user, based on Apple ID, who paid for an app or in‑app purchase. To see sales per paying user, select Sales in the Metrics tab and compare this data to Paying Users. Look for variation in this data for different versions of your app to understand if your updates might have affected user spending. You can also filter this data by different dimensions for more insight. For example:

  1. View by Territory to learn which territories have the highest ratio of sales per paying users. Users in these areas might be more likely to buy your app or in-app purchases.
  2. Filter by Source Type, such as App Referrer, to understand if a particular source brings in more paying users to your app than other sources.
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Monetization and Business Performance in Sales and Trends

Measure the daily performance of your apps and in-app purchases on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS. Data is recorded when a customer initiates a transaction on the App Store or in your app. Note that data for iMessage apps and sticker packs is associated with iOS.

To learn more, see the following resources:

Pre-Orders

You can allow customers to pre-order your app before its release date and have it automatically download once it’s available. The Pre-Orders section of Sales and Trends shows the number of times a pre-order was placed, cancelled, and fulfilled, as well as the device type on which the pre-order was placed. You can filter this data by different dimensions for more insight. For example, filter by Territory to learn where these customers are based. To learn more about making your app available for pre-order, see Offering Your Apps for Pre-Order.

In-App Purchases

In-app purchases include consumables, non-consumables, auto-renewable subscriptions, and non-renewable subscriptions. To see a high-level summary of your in-app purchases, visit the Overview page and look at the In-App Purchases section. You’ll see the number of in-app purchases made across all of your apps during the 30 days leading up to the selected date. View the Top Apps section and click In-App Purchases in the pop-up menu to see a graph showing your top in-app purchases per day based on units purchased. You’ll also see a table with your top in-app purchases ranked by number of units purchased. Restored in-app purchases are not included.

For more detailed information, click Top In-App Purchases to visit the Units page filtered by in-app purchases. You can view or filter this data by different dimensions for additional insight. For example:

  1. View by Territory to understand where the most in-app purchases were initiated. This can help you measure the growth of newly launched in-app purchases.
  2. Filter by Content, then enter the name or Apple ID of a specific in-app purchase to see data on its performance.
  3. Filter by Parent App for a breakdown of in-app purchases associated with that app, including which are most popular.
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Sales

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On the Overview page, visit the Sales section to see your total sales across all apps, in-app purchases, and bundles you offer, including applicable taxes. Sales are estimated in USD based on a rolling average of the previous month’s exchange rates. Refunds subtract from the total. Please note that sales totals are recorded when a customer initiates a transaction, not when Apple has successfully billed and collected payment from the user.

To see a breakdown of your sales by content type, visit the Sales page. You’ll see your total sales for the selected timeframe, as well as the percent change from the previous timeframe (for example, this month’s sales compared to last month’s sales). You can also see a graph of sales per day. Filter or view this data by different dimensions for more details. For example:

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  1. Filter by Content Type to see which apps and in-app purchases have the most sales. Sales data for a specific app includes the sales of all consumables offered in the app.
  2. View by Territory to see which areas generate the most sales over time. Click on a specific territory to see a summary of its sales and a comparison to the previous timeframe. You can also get this information by filtering by Territory and choosing specific territories.
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Final Proceeds in Payments and Financial Reports

View your total monthly proceeds and total Units sold, as well as payment details by territory. This information can be manually downloaded as a monthly report by clicking the Create Reports button, or automatically downloaded using Reporter or the App Store Connect API. Proceeds are dispersed in your bank account’s currency.

If payment has not yet been transferred to your bank, you’ll see Total Estimated Proceeds at the top of the page. Please note the amount you receive may vary due to changes in foreign exchange rate at the time of payment and any applicable withholding tax, which will be applied when the payment is made.

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If payment has been transferred to your bank, you’ll see Total Proceeds at the top of the page, which reflects the final proceeds paid for the corresponding region and reporting period.

What Game App Pays The Most

To learn more, see Getting Paid in App Store Connect Help.