These 3 Reward Apps Actually Sent a Payout - But Are They Worth It?
- Vince
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Are Reward Apps Worth It in 2025?
Lately I’ve been diving back into a bunch of these reward-style apps to see what they’re really offering in 2025. Some of them claim you'll get something back just by playing, but after sitting through hours of gameplay and ads, I’m seriously questioning if any of it’s actually worth your time. Just because an app gives you a payout doesn't automatically mean it’s good. You’ve really got to weigh up what you’re putting in versus what you’re getting out.
GravFort Nexus Review
So GravFort Nexus straight up hit me with one of the most aggressive ad setups I’ve seen. As soon as I launched the app, I knew what I was in for. It looks like a basic Plinko-style game, and tapping the screen drops the balls down — nothing fancy there. But the second you start, it’s just constant ad prompts. Every 30 seconds or so, an ad plays, whether you want it or not. I counted around seven ads in under three minutes. That’s just wild. Yes, I managed to get a tiny payout eventually, but honestly, the experience felt more like an ad generator than a game.
Crazy Kitchen Review
This one really surprised me with how barebones it was. You press start and then just watch this little chef fall through the screen. That’s it. There's a timer at the bottom, and apparently the longer you keep the screen on, the more you earn. I left it running for an hour and ended up with about two cents. Meanwhile, ads are playing in the background constantly. I don’t even know how that’s okay from an ad policy point of view, but yeah — that’s how it works. The Givy apps have always had low payouts, and this one’s no exception. Unless you’ve got a spare phone lying around, I don’t see the point.
Krazy Kart Review
Krazy Kart actually had a bit of a fun twist. It drops you into this cart racing scenario where you try not to crash into traffic, and you’ve got boosters and obstacles to work around. I liked the idea — it’s kind of like a mini Mario Kart. The goal is to collect points, and the longer you survive, the more you earn. After about an hour of play, I earned 705 of their in-game currency and converted that into 131 million IOTA. That ended up giving me a 2 cent bump in my crypto wallet. So yeah, it technically works, but the value is still super low. The crypto angle is interesting, but the grind is real.
Money Sort Bitcoin Collector Review
This one’s a puzzle-style game where you merge cash stacks together. It’s basic but kind of satisfying if you like that merge mechanic. What stood out to me though was the reward system — you're earning tiny amounts of Satoshi for watching ads, and those get sent to your Zebedee wallet. I played for about an hour and a half and got 59 Satoshi, which turned into about 6 cents. It did arrive instantly in the wallet, so credit where it’s due. But the thing is, some days they don’t even have Satoshi available depending on your region. So the app works, but the limits are tight.
Gem Racer Tournament Update
For those of you who don’t know, Gem Racer is a little game I built for the community — just something fun to give back. I recently added a new car skin called the Spider, which you can unlock just by playing. Also, the Super Gem Champion tournament for June is coming to an end soon. The top three players will get PayPal rewards from my own pocket and the in-app purchases. I’ve also added a trophy conversion feature to make things more dynamic. You don’t have to spend anything — just show your skills and climb the leaderboard.