I Tried 6 BIG Game Apps That Promise Rewards In 2025! (My Experience)
- Vince
- May 8
- 4 min read
What these reward game apps are really offering in 2025
Ladies and gentlemen, Vince here — I’ve been diving into a bunch of these so-called “reward” apps in 2025, and I wanted to really see what they’re offering these days. You’ll find a lot of them make big promises, but when you actually sit down and play, things change fast. Whether it’s how fast you earn points, how many ads you’re hit with, or how long it actually takes to get any kind of payout — it’s clear that not all of these apps are built the same. What I’ve found is that it really comes down to time versus value, and honestly, depending on your country, your results may vary big time.
Testing PlayHive and the truth behind its point system
First off, I jumped into PlayHive. Now, this is what it looks like these days — it’s running on a loyalty-style point system. At the start, my balance was at zero, but that’s because it had already converted into real currency. Underneath, you’ve got a goal tracker, which feels a lot like the JustPlay setup. You play games, reach a goal, and then you’re rewarded. I had four games unlocked with a few more still to go, and they’re all super casual. I tried out a bubble pop game which was actually not bad — each level took about 1 to 2 minutes. But honestly, just like most apps like this, the amount of ads you see really seems to control how many points you end up with. After about 30 minutes, I’d already earned 2.3 million points, and later hit almost 4 million from a game called Split It. But when they converted… let’s just say the real value didn’t match the hype.
BestPlay delivers decent results but comes with daily changes
Next up was BestPlay, and to be honest, this one caught me off guard. It’s changed quite a bit over the last year. You’ve got your coin balance on one side, and your real-world currency on the other. There’s also a countdown timer for updates, similar to JustPlay. What stood out was how they assign dollar icons to each game — but those change constantly. You might see a game marked as high-speed one moment, then five minutes later it drops down to slow. It feels like they do that on purpose to keep you switching between games. I gave Yahtzee and Spades a shot — about 30 minutes each — and both were pretty solid. Yahtzee especially was enjoyable, even if the results depend on your rolls. After an hour, I earned around 400,000 coins and ended up with 58 cents. So yeah, it was better than PlayHive for me, but still nothing crazy.
Bitcoin Pusher is loaded with ads and light on value
I’ve been seeing Bitcoin Pusher ads all over the place, so I finally decided to try it. Right away, it’s packed with action, but really, all you need to focus on is the Satoshi counter at the top. You spam the middle of the screen to drop coins, hoping they’ll push Satoshi off the edge into your total. What quickly became clear is that this game is all about ads. You’ll watch one every 30 seconds to a minute — whether you want boosts, reclaim dropped coins, or just to keep going. Even the jackpot system felt underwhelming. I ended up playing for an hour and walked away with around two cents. That’s it. You’ll level up and unlock more coins to drop, but even then, it doesn’t feel like much. At least here in Australia, I don’t see it being worth the time.
Cash Giraffe gets a full overhaul with new bonus systems
It’s been over a year since I last used Cash Giraffe, and wow — it’s completely changed. Looks like they’ve really streamlined things and added new features. One of the biggest updates I noticed is the objective-style task system. Instead of earning rewards per minute, you now complete tasks tied to levels. There’s also a Mega Boost mode and an evening boost that gives you more gems at certain times. I tested out a bubble pop game that gave me a solid return thanks to those boosts. I ended up cashing out 24,000 gems and was paid within 24 hours through PayPal, which was great. They’ve also added account levels that give you discounts on gift cards, and since I hit Silver rank, I was able to save even more. Compared to how it was before, this version of Cash Giraffe is way more structured and rewarding — if you put in the time.
CryptoCrawler has engaging gameplay but low payouts
I gave CryptoCrawler a go, and while the gameplay was kind of fun — like a mini idle action game — the rewards were pretty disappointing. You’ve got this little character running around fighting enemies, and you can either let it play out or use your skills at the bottom of the screen. You earn Satoshi over time, but only in very small amounts. On top of that, linking to the Zebedee wallet was a hassle — it took me a few tries. After 30 minutes, I’d only earned 32 Satoshi, which converted to about three cents. So yeah, while I liked the gameplay more than most of these apps, the actual value just wasn’t there in my experience.
JustPlay continues to outperform all other apps
Last up is JustPlay, and honestly, it’s still miles ahead of the rest — at least in my experience here in Australia. Lately, they’ve been doing all these promotions, like limited-time events and boosted challenge rewards. I played three different games in one session — Treasure Master, Mad Smash, and Merge Blast — and racked up over 850,000 coins in just over an hour. My balance jumped up to $3.93 after that, and everything cashed out like it always does: instantly, no issues. Compared to the crypto apps or even PlayHive, JustPlay is still delivering the best results for the time spent. As long as they keep things running like this, I’ll definitely keep using it.