How to Get a Free Laptop or Phone With Surveys, Games & Rewards

Earn Cash and Gift Cards With Surveys

Cash payouts let you compare devices at different stores. Amazon or Target gift cards work well when you already plan to buy there.

• Survey Junkie: Earn points from matched surveys and redeem them for PayPal cash or gift cards, including Amazon and Target.
• Opinion Outpost: Share opinions on shopping, entertainment and other topics for rewards such as PayPal or Virtual Visa.
• Surveoo: Survey rewards can be redeemed through PayPal, Amazon gift cards or bank transfer.
• LifePoints: Answer surveys when they fit your schedule and exchange points for cash or gift cards.
• MakeSurveyMoney: See estimated completion times and payouts before choosing surveys. Cashout options include gift cards, PayPal, Venmo and direct deposit.
• Survey Club: Browse surveys with listed payouts in the iPhone app, with withdrawal options including PayPal, Venmo and bank transfer.
• Google Opinion Rewards: Use the iPhone app for occasional short surveys when they become available.
• Pinecone Research: Create a profile for paid research, with surveys, quizzes and other activities offered through the program.
• Valued Opinions: Earn rewards through research about products, brands and everyday preferences.

Check the cashout minimum and reward catalog before spending time on a program.

Play Games and Work Toward a Payout

• Prograd: Choose game offers and complete their milestones for rewards such as PayPal or Visa.
• Mistplay: Play featured mobile games on iOS or Android and collect points toward gift cards.
• Sproutful: Combine games and surveys, with cashouts starting at $5 through available reward options.
• Branded Offers: Earn points for tasks such as installing an app, reaching a game level or trying a service.
• BigCash: Surveys, apps, games and other tasks earn coins that can be exchanged for money or gift cards.
• Swagbucks: Collect points from surveys and other online activities, then redeem them for gift cards or cash.
• InboxDollars: Earn cash through surveys, games, grocery offers and other activities.

For games, check the required level and deadline before starting. If an offer requires a purchase or subscription, subtract that cost from the reward.

Get Rewards From Receipts, TV & Research

• Fetch: Photograph eligible shopping receipts to earn points toward gift cards.
• Grocery scanning: NCPMobile uses your phone to scan purchases. The Nielsen Consumer Panel offer uses a supplied handheld scanner. Rewards can include shopping vouchers, gift cards or electronics, depending on the catalog.
• Panorama Panel: Selected households earn points for TV and streaming research. Participation requires measurement devices and the panel’s apps or software.
• Nielsen Pulse: Eligible members allow activity tracking on connected devices and earn points toward available rewards.
• Gadget research: Apply for electronics-testing and survey opportunities that may offer cash, Amazon gift cards or products.

Research panels select participants based on their current needs. An application does not guarantee a place or a product test.

Save Cashback for Your Next Laptop or Phone

Planned purchases can help pay for your next device, too. Check for cashback before buying something you need, then save what comes back.

• TopCashback: Earn cash back on qualifying purchases from participating retailers, including health and beauty stores.
• ShopBack: Earn cashback on eligible online shopping and bookings, with available cashback withdrawable to PayPal.

Activate the offer before checkout. Once the cashback is confirmed and available to withdraw, add it to your saved rewards for a laptop, phone or another purchase you need.