7 of the Best Money-Making Apps of 2023

Free apps like Ibotta and Upwork can put more money in your pocket.
Lauren Schwahn
By Lauren Schwahn  
Updated
Edited by Courtney Neidel  

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For those looking to make money in an easily accessible way, apps provide plenty of avenues to consider. You can use your smartphone to take surveys, pick up a side gig, sell your unwanted stuff and more.

Here’s the scoop on seven free money-making apps. NerdWallet considered apps with at least four stars and 25,000 reviews in both Google Play and the iOS App Store.

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