Is EarnApp legit, and what else is out there like it?
PocketsFull is a competitor of EarnApp. This page is written by PocketsFull and is not connected to EarnApp.
EarnApp is legit in the sense that it is a real product from Bright Data, and people do get paid through it, but it works in a different way than most reward apps: it pays for sharing your unused internet bandwidth in the background, plus an offer wall for extra tasks.
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In short
- What to expect
- PocketsFull pays for surveys and offers, not for sharing your bandwidth, so if bandwidth sharing is specifically what you are after, PocketsFull is not a direct substitute for EarnApp.
- What it is
- A bandwidth-sharing app with a built-in offer wall, made by Bright Data
- How PocketsFull pays
- Gift cards
- PayPal
- Litecoin
- Start earning
- Sign up for free
- Check today's surveys and offers
- Keep your profile up to date
- Redeem what you collect
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If you are asking whether EarnApp is safe or how it works, the short answer is that it shares your internet connection with Bright Data's business customers while the app runs, and it also lets you complete surveys, app downloads and other offers for added earnings.
Below is what EarnApp actually does, what to look for in a similar app, and where PocketsFull fits as a different kind of alternative.
What EarnApp is
EarnApp is a product from Bright Data Ltd, a company based in Netanya, Israel. The core idea is bandwidth sharing: you install the app, it runs in the background, and your unused internet bandwidth is shared with Bright Data's business customers while your device is connected.
On top of that, EarnApp has a built-in offer wall with extra tasks such as surveys, app downloads, sign-ups, purchases and video ads. The company says tasks completed inside the app earn more than the same tasks done through a browser.
There is also a referral programme that adds a percentage on top of what people who sign up with your link earn, and a separate referral programme tied to Bright Data's BrightVPN product.
EarnApp used to offer a version called EarnApp+ with a fixed monthly payment, but that was discontinued and replaced by the current version built around the offer wall.
EarnApp at a glance
Here are the main facts about EarnApp, pulled from its own site and help center.
| What it is | A bandwidth-sharing app with a built-in offer wall, made by Bright Data |
|---|---|
| Run by | Bright Data Ltd, based in Netanya, Israel |
| How you earn | Sharing unused internet bandwidth in the background, plus offer wall tasks (surveys, app downloads, sign-ups, purchases, video ads) and a referral programme |
| Where it's available | Available globally except a short list of restricted countries; Vietnam is iOS/macOS only |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi, Android; iOS access is described differently by the site and the help center |
| Payout methods | PayPal, Wise, Amazon gift cards |
| Minimum payout | 10 US dollars for PayPal or Wise; 50 US dollars for Amazon gift cards |
| Sign-up requirements | Must be of legal age in your country; one account per person; no VPN, VPS, virtual machine or emulator |
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What to look for in a similar app
If you are comparing EarnApp against other options, a few questions are worth asking before you install anything.
- What exactly you are being paid for: your device's bandwidth, your attention to tasks, or something else.
- Which platforms it actually supports right now, not just what is planned or coming soon.
- What the payout methods are, what the minimum payout is, and whether there is a fee taken out.
- Whether the terms allow one account per person and ban things like VPNs or virtual machines, since that affects whether your account stays in good standing.
- Who runs the app and what it says about itself in its own help documentation, since that is usually more reliable than a store listing.
EarnApp's own App Store description mentions a different payout figure than its help center, so it is worth checking the help center directly rather than relying on a single page.
EarnApp compared with PocketsFull
EarnApp and PocketsFull work in different ways, so this is less a side-by-side of similar products and more a look at how each one pays its users.
| What's compared | PocketsFull | EarnApp |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Online rewards site for surveys and offers | Bandwidth-sharing app with an offer wall |
| How you earn | Completing paid surveys and offers, including game and app offers | Sharing device bandwidth in the background, plus offer wall tasks |
| Payout methods | Local gift cards, PayPal, Litecoin | PayPal, Wise, Amazon gift cards |
| Where it works | Available in multiple countries, with options shown by country | Available globally except a few restricted countries |
| App | Android app on Google Play, plus a website that works in a phone browser | Windows, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi, Android apps; iOS access is unclear |
| Referral programme | Referral programme with a personal referral link | Referral programme with extra earnings from referred users' activity |
How PocketsFull is different
PocketsFull does not pay for sharing bandwidth. It is an online rewards site where members take paid surveys, complete offers (many of them game and app offers), and redeem what they collect.
Surveys on PocketsFull are market-research questionnaires from survey providers. A completed survey adds its reward to your balance, though not every survey fits every person, since providers look for specific profiles and being screened out happens to everyone at some point.
Offers are tasks from partners, such as trying an app or a game and reaching the steps the offer lists, or signing up for a service. Earning by playing games on PocketsFull works the same way, through game offers listed on the Offers page.
PocketsFull also has a separate section of free browser games with no download and no sign-up, but those are for fun and do not pay rewards. Joining is free, there is no deposit, and the Android app on Google Play works alongside the regular website in a phone browser.
What a member earns on PocketsFull depends on the surveys and offers available in their country and the time they put in. It is pocket money, not a salary, and PocketsFull is not an employer.
How you get paid on PocketsFull
The box below shows the payout options available to you, based on your country.
Gift card choices depend on where you live, so members in different countries see different local brands alongside PayPal and Litecoin.
Wise is not a payout option on PocketsFull.
United States
- 650+ gift cardsSee all gift cardsWallet and prepaid cards
- Venmo
- Virtual Mastercard
- Visa eReward
- Virtual Visa
Mobile top-up 
PayPal
Litecoin
PocketsFull does not pay into these wallets: Cash App, Zelle, Chime
How to get started on PocketsFull
Sign up for free
Create an account at no cost. There is no deposit at any point.
Check today's surveys and offers
Open the Earn page to see which surveys and offers are available to you right now.
Keep your profile up to date
An accurate, complete profile helps match you with more surveys over time.
Redeem what you collect
Choose a gift card, PayPal, or Litecoin from the redeem screen, depending on what is available in your country.
Frequently asked questions
Is EarnApp legit?
EarnApp is a real product made by Bright Data, and it does pay users through its offer wall and bandwidth sharing feature according to its own help center. Whether it is a good fit for you depends on whether you are comfortable sharing your device's internet connection in the background.
How does EarnApp work?
EarnApp runs in the background and shares your unused internet bandwidth with Bright Data's business customers while your device is connected. It also has an offer wall where you can complete surveys, app downloads, and other tasks for extra earnings.
Is EarnApp safe to use?
EarnApp is run by an established company, Bright Data Ltd, and its terms require residential IP addresses and prohibit VPNs, virtual machines and multiple accounts. Since it shares your bandwidth with outside business customers, it is worth deciding for yourself whether that trade-off feels right before installing it.
Does EarnApp pay?
According to its help center, EarnApp pays through PayPal, Wise, or Amazon gift cards, with payments processed on set days and a minimum payout that varies by method.
What are some apps like EarnApp?
Apps like EarnApp generally fall into the bandwidth-sharing category, paying for your device's unused internet connection rather than for completing tasks. PocketsFull works differently: it pays for surveys and offers instead of bandwidth, so it is a different kind of reward site rather than a direct swap.
Can I use EarnApp on iPhone?
EarnApp's own help center says it runs on iOS through a separate app called Bright Rewards, which needs to stay open on screen to earn, while the EarnApp website header lists iOS as coming soon. The two sources do not fully agree, so it is worth checking EarnApp's current help documentation directly.
