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With a global market generating $100 Billion this year, it’s no wonder that many people want to get in on the game app action. But getting rich off of the App Store is only one of the many possible motivations! Who knows, you could simply be interested in creating something fun for your friends, or actually building a lasting piece of digital art.

Whatever the reason, this quick guide will show you what tools you can use to create a video game that’s playable on iOS and Android. Please note that we also have a complete overview of different game engines here, some of which even allow you to create games for consoles and desktop!

So what do I need to get started?

While we usually focus on app makers, you’ll notice that none of them are actually good for building games. What you’ll need instead is something called a game engine, or a dedicated software for creating games. Unlike app makers, you need to install them on your computer, which leads us to the first item in our checklist:

• A computer: you will need to install the game engine on your PC or Mac. Note that some game engines are only PC or only Mac. They don’t work on both.
• A smartphone (or two): you will need to test the game on your desired platform. It’s worth ensuring it plays nice on both an iPhone and an Android phone if you want to reach both markets – and it’s worth trying on low end devices too!
• A developer account: to submit your game app. It costs $99 per year for the App Store and $25 for life with the Play Store. Unlike with app makers, you’ll be in charge of updates and making sure the game works on all devices. This could mean several new updates per year.
• A way to create art: Whether you are going 2D or 3D, you will need game assets. You can find a ton of free resources online and some game companies have got their own marketplaces. But the best way to make your game stand out is to create things like the characters, background, music and menus yourself.

And a game engine too?

Yup. That’ll be your main tool. And now that you’re going down the rabbit hole of game making, you’ll see that there are a number of solutions, from the very very basic to the extremely sophisticated. Roughly speaking, you can categorize game engines with the following features:

• Game templates: the easiest way to get started – and also the most limiting. You won’t be able to change anything about the game except the characters, backgrounds, music, that kind of thing. In short, the mechanics of the game cannot be tweaked at all. For example, AppyPie or ChupaMobile offer templates (these are online solutions, by the way).

GameSalad is a drag and drop editor that also offers game templates

• Drag and drop: this is the best method for beginners. You have a list of behaviours (if this happens, then that happens) and you can just apply them to your game objects. For example you create a 2D square and create a behaviour that says “if I press on the screen, the square jumps”.
• Visual scripting: a more advanced solution that gives you all the flexibility of code without having to code. You basically create “nodes” that represent actions or events for your game objects. This creates a kind of diagram that represents everything happening in your game window.
• Coding: the pros will tell you this is the only serious way to get complete control over your game, especially if you want it to be complex. And if you’re interested in a career as an game developer, you might as well start learning while doing! The good news is that some game engines offer their own simplified scripting language that makes it easy to grasp the basics for beginners.

Can I make any kind of game?

Technically speaking yes. But of course that depends on your amount of time and dedication. However, it is worth noting that beginners will probably have more success creating mobile games such as:

• Puzzles / Word games
• Casual games
• Platformers
• Arcade games

More complex 3D game genres such as FPS (first person shooters) or a MMO (massively multiplayer online games) will not only require some code, but they are also not necessarily the best suited for playing on a smartphone or tablet.

Which game engine should I choose?

This is the big question, and obviously it will completely depend on your level of skills and the kind of game you want to make. But below is a quick overview of some of the engines we think would be the best suited for you, listed in order of complexity.

GameSalad

GameSalad falls into the drag and drop category, and it features an intuitive interface as well as very good documentation for beginners. The way it handles 2D physics is perfect for mobile games, and it’s worth noting that you can publish your results to iOS, Android and even desktops. They also have a “mobile viewer” app to let you test your game on different mobile devices!

Watch how to get started with GameSalad in 15 mins.

Main features: drag and drop, game physics, good documentation, has marketplace, comes with basic game templates. Ad monetization supported with the pro version ($25 a month). The basic version is $17 a month, but you get 50% off the pro plan as a a teacher, student, or military personnel.

GameBuilder Studio

Using visual scripting, GameBuilder Studio might be a bit more intimidating than GameSalad, as can be demonstrated in the tutorial video below. However the documentation seems equally good and exhaustive, and you can even take a free udemy course online to get started with the basics. The program is also fairly cheap, costing a full price of $99 for the pro version, and $199 per year for the pro plan with all the features + tutorials and extra plugins.

Watch how to get started with GameBuilder Studio in 15 mins:

Main features: visual editor, game physics, plugin marketplace, good tutorials, create 2D animations (or integrate with Spine for powerful 2D animations). Ads, multiplayer and other advanced features are supported with the Pro version.

BuildBox

This one is a newcomer on the game engine scene, but it’s making big claims. Buildbox has listed 100 games made using their platform that entered the top downloads in the App Store, including classics such as The Line Zen and Color Switch. It is drag and drop, and also comes with some basic templates to get you started. On the plus side, the interface is really nice and the features seem very robust, if a bit limited. On the downside, the subscription is very expensive ($99 a month or $84 if paid yearly).

Main features: drag and drop, game templates, great UI, 2D graphics (sprites) editor and animator.

ClickTeam Fusion 2.5

Moving on to the drag and drop and visual scripting method now, ClickTeam Fusion has been helping people create games since 1994! It is worth noting that they are not exactly focused on mobile games, and in fact you will have to pay extra to build your game for iOS and Android. However, one big pro of the program is that it has a big and enthusiastic online community, so you should be able to find the answer to any question you have about how to create your game. It also has a visual editor so you can create art directly in the program. Oh, PC only though.

Main features: drag and drop, visual scripting, PC only. Good online community and tons of extensions available.

GameMaker Studio 2

We now reach GameMaker Studio 2, a powerful solution that created hit games such as Hyper Light Drifter and Hotline Miami. On the plus side, it comes with a visual editor so you can create and animate the pixel art directly into the program, making it the engine of choice for artists. On the downside, you will need to code. Luckily, they use their own simplified language called GMS2. The documentation is also excellent. Like ClickTeam Fusion, it is also geared towards desktop computers and consoles, and you will have to pay for the full version ($399) to export your game to Android or iOS.

Main features: visual editor and animator, simplified code, powerful features. Excellent marketplace full of assets and extensions.

Stencyl

Stencyl is an interesting engine based on the MIT Scratch project. A few years ago, MIT (the Massachusetts Institute of Technology) developed a visual programming language to teach students how to code, and it is the same method that Stencyl uses. The elements are designed to fit like a puzzle so you will get a good understanding of how code works when you learn it. While it isn’t exactly a powerful engine, it’s definitely a great solution for simple 2D mobile games, and it seamlessly exports to iOS and Android.

Main features: visual scripting language, good for learning how to code, subscription model ($199 a year to publish to mobile platforms and desktop).

Unity

You’re now looking at a very powerful engine that uses a known scripting language (C#). By the way, you will be in company as Unity is the engine used by a ton of indie companies as well as AAA studios, from games such as Temple Run to Assassin’s Creed. And the good news is that you won’t necessarily have to code to create your game in it. This is because you can find a number of plugins for Unity that use a visual editor. These solutions are not always beginner friendly, but it's a start. They include FlowCanvas, uScript, Adventure Creator or PlayMaker. And Unity not only lets you build to iOS and Android, but you could also port your game to consoles and desktop!

Main features: free to use until your game makes more than $100K, paying visual editors, popular with indie developers, huge asset store, great tutorials and documentation

Unreal

The main competitor to Unity, Unreal is also a powerful engine used by AAA studios for games such as Abzu and Kingdom Hearts III. It comes with a visual editor called Blueprint, and it’s known to push the limits in terms of beautiful graphics, even for mobile games. Like Unity, you can publish your game to desktop and consoles as well as iOS and Android. The downside is that Unreal created quite heavy games that target high-end mobiles. It's also a complex beast that you will need months to understand and get to grips with.

Main features: comes with visual editor, good for big mobile games, free to use and 5% royalty if your game makes more than $3000 per quarter.

Final thoughts

In conclusion, it’s worth noting that there are many levels of what you can call “a game app”. If you want to use a ready-made template, you can. If you are more serious about game development, it’s also fully available to anyone with a computer, a bit of time, and online resources. And there seems to be more and more solutions available all the time.

So the good news is that you won’t necessarily have to code to create your smartphone game, especially if it’s a simple one. And the better news is that the best games, especially in the mobile world, are not necessarily the most complex!

Any questions? Feedback? Would you like us to feature another solution for creating game apps? Let us know in the comments below!

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PayPal is one of the most popular payment platforms out there.

According to statistics, in 2018, there were 254 million active PayPal accounts.

That’s a huge number of people using the platform!

One of the main reasons for PayPal’s popularity is that you can get your money pretty much instantly!

Handily enough, there are tons of apps and reward sites that pay through PayPal.

Below, we cover apps for both Android and iOS devices.

Most of these are apps that pay instantly to PayPal. Others will send payments to your PayPal account within 24 hours or so after requesting a cashout.

iPhone (& Android) Apps that Pay You PayPal Money Fast

In this section, we cover a list of iOS (iPhone, iPad and other Apple devices) free money apps that send money to you via PayPal. Most of these apps also have an Android version. So if you have a device that runs on the Android platform, you can install the Android version.

1. Rakuten

Rakuten (former eBates) gives you cashback when you purchase items online.

There are more than 2,000 stores featured on there, and you can get cashback up to 40%.

There are coupons available too, and you get a $10 reward when you sign up. Gift cards are also a payment option in addition to PayPal.

Install the app

• Download Rakuten for Android devices here.
• Download Rakuten for iOS devices here.

2. Swagbucks

Swagbucks is one of the best rewards apps out there, as it allows you to earn points in a number of different ways.

You can get paid for doing super simple tasks, like:

• Browsing the internet
• Playing games
• Watching videos
• Taking surveys
• Shopping online

In return for completing these tasks, you receive points, called Swag Bucks, or SB. You can redeem SB for money to your PayPal account. You can also redeem your points for gift cards to retailers like Amazon and Walmart.

You can make anywhere from $50 to $125 plus a month using Swagbucks, according to Reddit users, with one user earning almost $300 a month.

Install the app

• Download Swagbucks for Android devices here.
• Download Swagbucks for iOS devices here.
• Check out our Swagbucks review to learn more about this app.

3. Ibotta

Ibotta pays you for receipts, but works slightly differently to other ones on this list.

Rather than paying for whole receipts, Ibotta pays you when you buy specific items. So you browse offers in the app, buy the item featured in the offer, upload a photo of your receipt, and Ibotta will give you a rebate.

In addition to offering PayPal payments, Ibotta also allows you to get your payment on a gift card.

Install the app

• Download Ibotta for iOS devices here.
• Download Ibotta for Android devices here.

4. Shopmium

Shopmium gives you cashback when you upload a photo of a receipt. You can get discounts on a range of products from cosmetics to groceries.

Install the app

• Download Shopmium for Android devices here.
• Download Shopmium for iOS devices here.

5. Receipt Hog

Receipt Hog allows you to upload receipts from stores, restaurants and cafés and earn rewards.

You can redeem your rewards for money through PayPal. You can also redeem your rewards for an Amazon gift card.

Install the app

• Download Receipt Hog for iOS devices here.
• Download Receipt Hog for Android devices here.

6. iPoll

With iPoll, you get paid to give your opinion on the products you buy, the services you use and the places you visit.

In addition to PayPal payments, you can also get your earnings on a gift card for Amazon or iTunes.

Install the app

• Download iPoll for iOS devices here.
• Download iPoll for Android devices here.

7. Toluna

Toluna pays you for providing your opinion to brands on their products and services.

It’s actually one of the highest paying survey apps that pay through PayPal.

You’ll get points which you can redeem for money or for gift cards to places like Amazon, Starbucks and Petco.

Install the app

• Download Toluna for iOS devices here.
• Download Toluna for Android devices here.

8. Univox Community

When you share your opinion in surveys, Univox will give you points, which you can redeem for money to your PayPal account.

Amazon gift cards are also a redemption option, as well as Virtual Visa Cards.

For signing up, you’ll get 200 bonus points, which have a $2 value.

Install the app

• Download Univox Community for iOS devices here.
• Download Univox Community for Android devices here.

9. Appdown

Appdown gives you points when you download apps. You can redeem these points for money through PayPal. Gift cards to retailers like Amazon, Google Play and iTunes are also a redemption option.

Install the app

• Download Appdown for iOS devices here.
• Download Appdown for Android devices here.

10. BerryCart

You can upload photos of your receipt on BerryCart (app review), and you’ll get cashback via PayPal. Gift cards are also available.

BerryCart has a focus on organic and non-GMO type food.

Install the app

• Download BerryCart for iOS devices here.
• Download BerryCart for Android devices here.

11. Perk

Perk is a rewards app that gives you points when you complete tasks, like watching videos and answering trivia questions.

You can redeem these points for rewards, chiefly gift cards, but also for cash through PayPal or Perk Plastik.

You can make $360 a year with this app. Take a look at our Perk review to learn more.

Install the app

• Download Perk for iOS devices here.
• Download Perk for Android devices here.

12. Qmee

Qmee gives you rewards when you give your opinion. There are coupons and deals available on the app too.

Aside from PayPal payments, Qmee also offers gift cards. What’s good about Qmee is that there’s no minimum withdrawal limit, meaning you can withdraw your earnings when you want to.

Install the app

• Download Qmee for Android devices here.
• Download Qmee for iOS devices here.
• Download the Qmee Chrome Extension here.

13. SavingStar

Get cashback on eligible purchases with SavingStar. If you wanna get paid for scanning your receipts, this is a great app to do it with. You just need to upload a photo of your receipt and you’ll get paid.

You only need $5 in your account as well to withdraw your money.

Install the app

• Download SavingStar for Android devices here.
• Download SavingStar for iOS devices here.

14. InboxDollars

With InboxDollars, you get paid to complete tasks, like checking emails, completing offers, shopping online, taking surveys and playing games.

Install the app

• Download InboxDollars for iOS devices here.
• Download InboxDollars for Android devices here.

15. Viggle

This is another app from Perk. It focuses on live TV and streaming.

Basically, you get paid for watching your favorite TV shows.

With Viggle, you earn points when you check into any live TV or streaming program. You can check into TV shows and movies live on TV or through providers like Netflix, Amazon and Hulu.

Aside from payment through PayPal, you can also exchange your points for gift cards, or a Perk Plastik card, which is a prepaid debit card. You can also use your points to get prizes.

Install the app

• Download Viggle for Android devices here.
• Download Viggle for iOS devices here.

16. MooCash

Get money from MooCash when you complete tasks, like watching videos, playing games, trying new apps and taking surveys.

Aside from PayPal payments, you can also get your cash on gift cards for retailers like Whole Foods, Netflix, and Starbucks.

Install the app

• Download MooCash for Android devices here.
• Download MooCash for iOS devices here.

17. YooLotto

YooLotto gives you rewards when you complete tasks and offers.

Payment is sent via PayPal or you can get it on an Amazon gift card. Also, you can use YooLotto to check whether you have a winning lottery ticket.

Even if your ticket is not a winner, you can still get rewards, such as coupons and deals.

Install the app

• Download YouLotto for iOS devices here.
• Download YouLotto for Android devices here.

18. Embee Meter

Embee Meter runs in the background of your phone to monitor the quality of your phone’s internet calls and just how well your phone works in general. So, you basically use your phone as you normally do, while Embee Meter runs in the background and gives you points for it.

Aside from redeeming your points for money to your PayPal account, you can also get gift cards and, in some countries, mobile airtime.

Install the app

• Download Embee Meter for Android devices here.

19. ShopAtHome

ShopAtHome is a cashback app. When you shop through ShopAtHome, you can get cashback to your PayPal account. Or, if you prefer, you can get the cashback on an Amazon gift card.

When you sign up, you’ll get a $10 bonus as well.

Install the app

• Download ShopAtHome for Android devices here.
• Download ShopAtHome for iOS devices here.

20. TopCashBack

TopCashBack is a cashback app. You can get payment through PayPal, and also from Amazon, which earns you an extra 3% cashback.

Install the app

• Download TopCashBack for Android devices here.
• Download TopCashBack for iOS devices here.

Android Apps that Pay You Money Through PayPal

Above, we covered apps that pay you through PayPal, which are available for both Android phones and iPhones.

But, there are also apps that pay through PayPal that are only available to Android users.

These apps range from game apps to apps that pay you to watch ads on your phone’s lock screen.

So take a look at these apps.

21. AppBucks

Games For Money App

Complete offers and other easy tasks and AppBucks will pay you. Aside from PayPal payments, you can also choose to get a Google Play gift card.

Plus, there’s a $10 sign up bonus available.

Install the app

• Download AppBucks for Android devices here.

22. AppKarma

AppKarma gives you money to your PayPal account, or gift cards when you download and try new apps. You can also get paid via gift cards for brands like Amazon, iTunes and Google Play.

Install the app

• Download AppKarma for Android devices here.

23. FeaturePoints

FeaturePoints gives you points when you try out new apps. You can redeem your points for money to your PayPal account.

Gift cards are also a redemption option for places like Amazon and Starbucks.

Install the app

• Download FeaturePoints for Android devices here.

24. AppLike

Earn points for playing games and trying new apps recommended by AppLike. You can redeem them for money to your PayPal account or for gift cards for brands like Amazon, Netflix, the Google Play store and Spotify.

Install the app

• Download AppLike for Android devices here.

25. Fronto

Fronto is an app that pays you when you display content on your phone’s lock screen. It’s such an easy way to make money from your phone without really doing anything.

Install the app

• Download Fronto for Android devices here.

26. Slidejoy

Slidejoy pays you to display ads and news content on your phone. Gift cards are also a payment option.

Install the app

• Download Slidejoy for Android devices here.

27. ScreenPay

ScreenPay will pay you to display personalized deals and promotions on your phone.

Install the app

• Download ScreenPay for Android devices here.

28. AdMe

AdMe pays you to display news, deals and coupons on your phone’s lock screen. Aside from PayPal payments, you can also get gift cards for places like Best Buy and Walmart.

Install the app

• Download AdMe for Android devices here.

29. SurveyCow

SurveyCow is an app that displays mini-surveys on your phone’s lock screen. When you complete these surveys you earn points that you can redeem for cash through your PayPal account.

Install the app

• Download SurveyCow for Android devices here.

30. Paid Unlock

Paid Unlock pays you to display ads on your phone’s lock screen.

Install the app

• Download Paid Unlock for Android devices here.

31. Mr. Rebates

Mr. Rebates gives you between 8% and 10% cashback when you shop at the stores it features. There are more than 2,500 stores and brands on the app, like Dell, Macy’s and Walmart.

There’s a $10 reward available for signing up too.

Install the app

• Download Mr. Rebates for Android devices here.

32. AppKarma

AppKarma is an app that pays you to try out new apps. In addition to PayPal payments, you can also get your money on a gift card to retailers like Amazon, iTunes and Google Play.

Install the app

• Download AppKarma for Android devices here.

33. Fitplay

Fitplay recommends game apps to you, and if you try out these apps, you’ll earn points. Points can be redeemed for cash to your PayPal account or for gift cards for stores like Amazon and the Google Play store.

Install the app

• Download Fitplay for Android devices here.

34. EarnHoney

Complete easy tasks, such as participating in surveys, playing games or shopping online with EarnHoney. In return for completing tasks, you’ll earn points. You can redeem these points for money to your PayPal account, but also for gift cards to places like Amazon, eBay and Target.

Install the app

• Download EarnHoney for Android devices here.

35. Gift Hunter Club

Complete tasks, like trying out apps, completing offers and taking surveys and Gift Hunter Club will pay you.

Games On App Store To Make Money Online

Aside from PayPal payments, you can also get gift cards for Amazon, Xbox Live and iTunes.

Install the app

• Download Gift Hunter Club for Android devices here.

36. BeFrugal

BeFrugal is a cashback app that features more than 5,000 stores, including well-known stores, like Best Buy, Target and Walmart.

Aside from payments to your PayPal account, you can also get gift cards to places like Amazon.

Install the app

• Download BeFrugal for Android devices here.

37. Watch2Earn

Watch2Earn is an app that gives you points when you watch videos. You can get your earnings to your PayPal account or on gift cards.

Install the app

• Download Watch2Earn for Android devices here.

38. Rewardable TV

Rewardable TV gives you points for watching trending videos, movie trailers and gifs. You can then redeem your points for cash through PayPal.

Install the app

• Download Rewardable TV for Android devices here.

39. CreationsRewards

CreationsRewards gives you points for browsing websites, watching videos and taking surveys.

You can redeem your points for cash to your PayPal account. Also, gift cards for places like Amazon and Walmart are a redemption option.

There’s a $3 sign up bonus available too.

Install the app

• Download CreationsRewards for Android devices here.

40. GrabPoints

GrabPoints gives you points for doing things like downloading apps, completing offers, participating in surveys, and watching videos.

You can redeem your points for money to your PayPal account. Also, you can redeem your points for gift cards to places like Amazon and Walmart. You can get $5 just to sign up.

Install the app

• Download GrabPoints for Android devices here.

PayPal Money Earning Apps (High Paying Gig Apps)

The paying gig apps below pay you to do a tasks both offline, like visiting local businesses to provide your feedback, and online, such as data processing.

You can take on as many or as few tasks as you want to, making this a flexible way to make money.

41. EasyShift

Games On App Store To Make Money For Kids

• Download EasyShift for Android devices here.
• Download EasyShift for iOS devices here.

42. Gigwalk

• • Download Gigwalk for Android devices here.

• Download Gigwalk for iOS devices here.

43. Field Agent

• Download Field Agent for iOS devices here.
• Download Field Agent for Android devices here.

44. Spare5

• Download Spare5 for iOS devices here.

45. Clickworker

• Download Clickworker for iOS devices here.
• Download Clickworker for Android devices here.

How Free Apps Make Money

Closing Thoughts

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As you can see, there are plenty of apps to make money for PayPal. So if you’re looking for a quick and convenient way to get paid, give some of these money making apps a try.

What’s great about these apps is that they give you easy ways to earn PayPal money instantly (in some cases).

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Playing games and taking surveys can be done anywhere, and these types of tasks don’t require you to block out huge chunks of time to complete them. Not to mention, with some of these apps, such as the lock screen apps, you literally don’t have to do anything to make money.

These apps won’t make you rich, but they do give you an easy way to make a little extra spending money! These truly are some of the best legitimate iPhone and Android apps that pay you through PayPal.