Slidejoy

The next app I’d like to discuss is one of the most passive apps out there. It is called Slidejoy. This app installs on your phone and takes over as your default lock screen. In place of your usual lock screen, the app shows you ads and gives you the opportunity to swipe left to engage the ad (opens in web browser) or right to unlock your phone as usual. The great thing about this app is that it pays you even if you don’t engage the ads (unlike many other lock screen apps).

This app won’t earn you a whole lot. I typically average between 5 and 10 cents per day (50-100 carats) with typical phone usage. Also, the points from the previous month don’t become available for redemption until the next month (on the 18^th of the month). So, this app won’t pay out fast either.

The payout options include donations to charity, Amazon credit, PayPal and various store gift cards. The exchange rate is roughly 1000 carats per dollar depending on the option (true for PayPal at the $10 mark and above). The minimum PayPal payout is $2. So, the payout threshold is pretty low.

The last thing I’ll mention about this app is that the data usage is very low. This is despite the fact that some of the ads are moving ads. The data usage is in the neighborhood of a few megabytes per day. So, it isn’t a data plan buster.

Verdict: This app is worth it if you are playing the long game. It does take over your lock screen. So, you can’t customize the screen while using the app. Also, the ads can be a little odd at times. In my opinion, this one is a tossup. If you don’t mind your lock screen displaying ads, it is a very passive way to earn a couple of bucks per month. If you’d like a bonus when you sign up, click the referral link here to sign up: getslidejoy.com/r2/D4tBzARy6l-IcqggkDhneQ