T-Mobile Tuesdays and 4 more free apps to earn you real rewards
It's often said that you can't get something for nothing. That thinking has been in the news a lot as of late, with airlines making changes to frequent flyer programsto work via dollars spent instead of miles flown.
Alas, there's still a place where you can be rewarded for loyalty, and it's on your smartphone or tablet. Apps like T-Mobile Tuesdays, which has rocketed to the top of the App Store free app chart, are proof of that.
Of course there's still some money changing hands to get the "free" goodies, so maybe that original thinking isn't completely off base. But in any case, here are five rewards apps that at the very least don't cost anything to check out.
T-Mobile Tuesdays
by T-Mobile - download free on iPhone or iPad
Why T-Mobile Tuesdays? Just some brilliant alliteration, one presumes. At least it's not difficult to remember when to check this app, as every Tuesday offers free stuff, the chance to play games and win prizes from the company's promotional partners, and more. It's only for T-Mobile customers, but if you already use that carrier, there's no reason not to take advantage of this app.
Lucktastic - Win Prizes. Earn Rewards.
by Jump Ramp Games Inc. - download free on iPhone or iPad
If you like scratch cards like the ones sold by your local lottery but would rather play them for free with a chance to win prizes and rewards, Lucktastic is worth a look. There are ways to win real cash, but those odds are slim, and the best use case for the app is to use it to rack up tokens to exchange for gift cards and rewards from some notable real brands.
Make Money - Earn Free Cash
by Free International Calls App LTD - download free on iPhone or iPad
Granted, the name of this app just sounds like a scam. Yet such things have a tendency to get drummed out of the top app charts once enough people figure them out, and this one is climbing instead. Like others of its ilk, it requires the user to register an email address and complete tasks like surveys, short games, watching videos, and the like. The difference is that you can (eventually) convert credits earned to real cash deposited in a PayPal account.
Quick Thoughts - Take Surveys and Earn Rewards
by Survey Sampling International, LLC - download free for iPhone and iPad
Survey says ... Sorry, just a little Family Feud joke there. As the name of this app suggests, it offers rewards for taking surveys. You can choose whether to take shorter or longer questionnaires in exchange for gift cards from real world merchants. Quick Thoughts also offers opportunities to use your phone's location tracking ability to take advantage of local offers specific to your area.
AppTrailers
by AppRedeem, Inc. - download free for iPhone and iPad
Everyone loves movie trailers, but app trailers probably less so. But when you're compensated for watching them, it's a slightly different story. Most people are familiar with the concept of watching app and game adverts inside mobile games, and this is that idea on a larger scale. Reward points can be redeemed for gift cards or cash (by PayPal) after watching what's undoubtedly a lot of trailers.