Freecash Review [2024]: My Experience With the Platform

What is Freecash?

Compatible platforms	Android app on Google Play Web browsers for desktop, Android, and iOS
Ways to earn	Playing games Answering surveys Downloading apps Watching ads Signing up for brand promotions Subscribing to services Completing other tasks
Cost to use	$0
Minimum withdrawal amount	$20 for the first withdrawal to keep the $5 in bonus cash OR $5 for the first withdrawal if you forfeit the $5 in bonus cash $0.25 for Stake.com $0.10 for Stake.us $5 for all gift cards $5 for PayPal and bank transfers
Withdrawal processing fees	5% for PayPal and bank transfers No fee for Stake withdrawals or gift cards
Redemption options	PayPal Bank transfers Stake.us (for U.S. residents) Stake.com (for non-U.S. residents) Gift cards to Amazon, Visa, Google Play Store, and Apple Store, potentially among others

Freecash is a “get-paid-to” website and Android app that pays you to complete various activities. The available opportunities on Freecash vary but include downloading and playing game apps, completing surveys, watching ads or videos, and testing partner websites.

The Freecash website is accessible to iOS and Android users, but Freecash currently only offers an Android app. If you use Freecash on Apple through the browser, you must also have an iPad or iPhone to download and play various games. It's a little trickier to make money on your phone with Freecash as an Apple user, but it’s possible.

Like similar platforms, you don’t actually play games or take surveys directly on Freecash. Instead, you access the games or surveys from the Freecash app or website. Once you’ve selected the game, Freecash directs you to the app store to complete the download or a partner website to start a survey or complete another paid offer.

Once you’ve downloaded the app through Freecash, every time you open the individual game app, Freecash will track your progress and award you points. As you earn money, your Freecash balance will increase.

Freecash offers multiple payout methods, including PayPal, bank transfer, gift cards, and a website called Stake, which allows you to access various cryptocurrencies.

Is Freecash legit?

Freecash is a legitimate website and app in the Google Play Store for people aged 13 and over. The German company Almedia started it in 2020, and Freecash has since awarded over $60 million to over 25 million customers.

While you can earn money with Freecash, it’s not as simple as the site advertises. If you’re placed in Lite Mode when you first sign up, your earnings opportunities are limited to Freecash exclusive tasks, which primarily involve downloading and playing a lot of games. Despite that, Freecash does pay out quickly once you meet the balance minimum.

Freecash has more than 133,000 reviews on Trustpilot and a 4.7 out of 5-star rating. Around 83% of Trustpilot reviewers give it a 5-star rating. The Freecash app on the Google Play Store has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars and more than 101,000 reviews.

My experience with Freecash

I’ve been using Freecash on an Android phone and Chrome web browser. I also signed up using my Apple laptop and iPad to test the functionality for iOS devices. I’ve played for about an hour daily but only made $5.95 (including $5 bonus cash) on Android and $1.60 on Apple.

Freecash was easy to access and download and had a wide selection of games. Although it says there are many ways to earn money, I could only access games and a few surveys. I didn’t receive options to watch ads, sign up for websites, or complete other tasks.

Freecash Modes

When you sign up for Freecash, the site sorts you into Lite Mode or Advanced Mode based on your region. When I used the Android app and the Freecash website for Apple, I was automatically placed in Lite Mode based on my zip code.

Being assigned to Lite Mode limits the number and types of earning opportunities to Freecash exclusive offerings only. While I had plenty of games to choose from, Freecash limited the amount I could earn until I could move out of Lite Mode.

You can enter Advanced Mode after you reach level 20 in Freecash. Each level requires you to earn 1,000 coins (equal to $1), so you’ll need to earn 20,000 coins ($20) and get to level 20 to reach Advanced Mode and unlock more earning opportunities.

To put the earning potential in perspective, I earned 840 coins over four days, so I have a long way to go before I can exit Lite Mode.

Advanced Mode has several additional earnings opportunities, including tutorial rewards, bonus codes, and daily bonus ladders. It also increases the opportunities you qualify for, provides an affiliate system to earn more coins passively, and rewards you for earning more than 1,000 coins daily for up to seven days.

Games

Games are by far the easiest way to earn money on Freecash. You’ll find multiple game options, including Solitaire, bingo, town-building, matching, character games, and war/shooting games.

I chose six games through the Freecash Android app. Once the games finished downloading, their icons appeared in Freecash under the My Offers tab, and the app tracked how much I played each one.

The games were free to download, but you can make in-game purchases or watch ads to earn more game currencies, like coins or gems, which help you reach higher levels. Freecash awards money based on the specific levels you reach in a game or specific tasks, like playing for a certain time.

You don’t have to pay to use Freecash or any of the games it provides. However, to reach the biggest payouts, you’ll likely need to spend some money within the individual games to help you get to higher levels quickly.

Surveys

You can also earn money through Freecash by taking online surveys. The Android app and desktop didn’t offer me any surveys, but they did appear on the iOS desktop. I only qualified for three, each worth $0.19 to $0.41.

Two of the surveys I clicked on disqualified me based on demographics and what the market research companies were looking for. The one I did qualify for was political and focused on the upcoming presidential election.

The only part of this particular survey I enjoyed was its structure, which placed photos of cats between the questions to help keep it light. However, the survey itself dealt with sensitive topics.

I would not recommend answering surveys exclusively through Freecash. It was hard to find surveys to qualify for, and the payouts were low. You’ll likely earn more through Survey Junkie or Swagbucks. However, occasionally checking the survey options on Freecash might be beneficial if you can find a high-paying option and qualify for it.

How much can you earn with Freecash?

On the Google Play Store, Freecash says that “... the average Freecash user can earn around $17.53 per day with a first coin cash out after only 17 minutes and 16 seconds of playing.” However, the Freecash website says, “Our users can bag up to $12.87 daily by dedicating just about 17 minutes to task completion.”

That may be true if you can access Advanced Mode as soon as you sign up. But since I had to play in Lite Mode, my earnings were limited to the games I could access and a couple of surveys.

Each task or game on Freecash is worth a different amount, and it shows you the total you could potentially earn before you download each game. Some games were only worth $50, while one was worth more than $1,200. Most were worth between $100 and $300.

However, just because you could earn the advertised amount doesn’t mean you will.

When you click on a specific game, Freecash will show you how much you earn for completing tasks, such as playing for two minutes a day, playing on seven different days, or reaching various levels in the game. The dollar amounts increase as you reach higher levels of difficulty.

Freecash also offers limited-time payouts for some achievements, such as reaching a certain level within a week or by a specific day. Once the deadline passes, the earning opportunity is gone.

For example, the total earnings possible in a game called Animals & Coins is $283. However, you only get $0.01 per day for playing for two minutes. You can earn an additional $0.38 for playing on seven different days and $0.75 if you play for 20 days.

Additionally, you will earn $0.02 if you reach level four. However, if you reach level 500, you’ll receive $37.50. If you reach level 135 within a set time frame, you would receive $30, but that would require near-constant playing.

One game called Balloon Master says you can earn $125. I received $0.01 for downloading and opening the app. The next payouts would be $15 for reaching level 400 within seven days and $20 for reaching level 800 in 10 days. After five days of playing for roughly 20 minutes each time, I had reached level 31.

So, while earning money from playing games is possible, it won't happen quickly, and you’ll need to devote significant time to reaching high levels in individual games.

Although the amounts you can earn on games are relatively small for the time invested, the earning potential for surveys is even lower. Freecash says that most survey participants earn between $0.25 and $1 per survey, but occasionally higher-paid options are available.

Each survey took five to 10 minutes, but I could only earn a few cents each in compensation. For example, I earned $0.41 for taking the 10-minute political survey. I didn’t qualify for the other two surveys in my Featured Surveys box, but they only offered $0.14 and $0.19, respectively.

How to maximize your rewards

If you have access to the Advanced Mode, you will likely earn larger amounts faster than those of us in Lite Mode. As you earn your way, consider the following to help you make progress.

• Take advantage of earning opportunities: While they may be more difficult to find in Lite Mode, look for ways to earn extra money on the Freecash app. If a special promotion or deal doubles your rewards, take advantage of it.
• Check in frequently: While the game offerings will likely be available for longer, some survey offerings can leave Freecash quickly. Don’t spend much time taking surveys through Freecash, but do check in frequently and jump on any high-paying surveys or other ways to earn extra cash.
• Invest time in games: Freecash pays the most for reaching higher levels in individual games, and this is one of the best ways to get a bigger payout in Lite Mode. But don’t download every game Freecash offers you. Instead, find two or three that you like and play them until you reach the higher payout levels. Look for games with multiple levels of smaller earnings along the way rather than options that force you to achieve high levels to see any money.
• Visit the Featured Offers section: When you reach Advanced Mode, visit the Featured Offers section, which highlights opportunities with both high earnings and a high completion rate from other users. This can help you maximize your time, and you know the opportunity is legitimate because other users completed it.

How to make redemptions

To start a withdrawal with Freecash, go to the Cashout section at the bottom-right corner of the Freecash mobile website or on the top navigation bar of the desktop version.

The first minimum cashout amount is $20, and you must reach level 20. If you forfeit your $5 sign-up bonus, your minimum drops to $5. However, the bonus cash doesn’t count towards the minimum coin requirement to reach level 20.

After that, every withdrawal must be a minimum of $5 (and up to $200) for PayPal, bank transfers, or gift cards. Stake.us users have a minimum withdrawal amount of $0.10.

Freecash showed me several payout options, including:

• PayPal
• Bank transfer
• Stake.us (U.S. resident only)
• Stake.com (non-U.S. residents)
• Gift cards for Amazon, Visa, Google Play, and the Apple Store

Withdrawals via PayPal and bank transfers have a 5% flat fee. Consider withdrawing funds to a Visa gift card rather than via PayPal or a bank transfer to make the most of your earnings. That way, you’ll avoid the 5% flat fee but still be able to use your funds at stores that accept Visa.

Freecash says that most withdrawals are instantaneous on its end but may take up to 30 minutes if processing delays occur. If you request a bank transfer via ACH, your funds may take up to three business days to arrive in your account.

What are other users saying?

Freecash has high ratings on Trustpilot and the Google Play Store. While some users have encountered problems, most enjoy using the app.

Another Trustpilot reviewer, Michele, said this: “First, I've enjoyed the games I've chosen to play. The most important thing for me to remember is taking note of the time-line given to earn cash. I've made one withdrawal and the process was easy to follow. Free Cash is an honest app. They stand behind their rules and what they have to offer. You can always reach out for help. It's a great way for me to earn a little bit of money on the side and have fun.”

Google Play users are also enjoying Freecash, but some pointed out issues they’ve encountered.

Riley left this 1-star review: “Deserves one star. Most offers offers [sic] allow you to get some progress, but you get cut off by the time limit for completing them. The only way you can finish all of the offers is by spending money. However, the offers have horrible tracking, and support is just a bunch of bots that are useless. I don't recommend wasting your time on this.”

Freecash is generally easy to use, and players earn money. However, there may be issues with having your participation in various tasks counted. If you encounter that issue, contact Freecash customer service as soon as possible to correct the situation.

Alternatives to Freecash

Freecash stands out because of how quickly it pays out, but it isn’t the only legit game app. If you’re interested in other ways to make money, consider the three picks below.

Cash Giraffe

Cash Giraffe functions similarly to Freecash but offers only games rather than multiple activities.

It is free to sign up for and doesn’t have ads. Like Freecash, you’ll first visit Cash Giraffe and download games from its portal. Cash Giraffe will track the time you spend playing and award tickets you can exchange for gift cards or cash out through Paypal. The site also offers discounts from retailers.

It's available on the Google Play Store, where it has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars and over 356,000 reviews.

Visit Cash Giraffe | Read our full Cash Giraffe review.

Survey Junkie

If you’re disappointed in how little you can earn for taking surveys on Freecash, try Survey Junkie. This is an online market research platform owned by DISQO. You’ll build a profile on Survey Junkie’s website, and based on your answers, the platform will match you with available surveys.

For every survey you complete, you’ll earn points to redeem via PayPal or gift cards to various retailers. You can also participate in the Surf to Earn Community, which will require downloading a browser extension and allowing Survey Junkie to track your browsing habits. You can belong to both communities and earn rewards from each.

Visit Survey Junkie | Read our full Survey Junkie review.

Swagbucks

Swagbucks is another free rewards community that allows you to earn points, called SwagBucks, for doing tasks on your phone. In addition to offering paid surveys, it pays you to take quizzes or provide opinions to partner brands looking for feedback.

You can redeem your SwagBucks via PayPal or receive gift cards from over 10,000 retailers. You can earn money by scanning your receipts too.

The Swagbucks website also offers ways to save more money. For example, you can save 12% on a $25 gift card monthly and occasionally find deeper discounts on select gift cards.

It has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on the Google Play Store and over 214,000 reviews.

Visit Swagbucks | Read our full Swagbucks review.

FAQs

Bottom line

Although Freecash is a legitimate app, it requires you to invest some time. To level up in Freecash, you must dedicate time to playing games, completing tasks, and earning coins to reach higher levels and earn more money. Your options are also more limited if you end up in Lite Mode.

Freecash can be a good way to supplement other online side hustles, but it probably shouldn’t be the only website or app you use. Strategize ways to earn more with Freecash based on the unique opportunities presented to you. Pick one or two games and focus on reaching the high levels required to earn the most from the platform.