Let me be honest with you — I’m someone who’s always on the lookout for tested apps that claim to pay real cash just for reading the news. So when I came across Surfee and Cashzine, I had to ask myself: Can I actually earn money while scrolling headlines?
I tested both apps back-to-back in July 2025, logging in daily for 7 days, completing tasks, watching ads, and tracking my earnings. The results? One app completely surprised me… while the other was honestly a time-waster.
Here’s my full comparison — and which one actually pays in 2025.
What Are These Apps?
Let’s start with a quick breakdown.
Cashzine has been around for a few years. It lets you read news articles and earn points, which you can later convert into real cash. It’s pretty popular in Southeast Asia and has over 10 million downloads on Google Play.
Surfee, on the other hand, is a newer app in the market. It also pays you for reading trending articles, but it adds extra ways to earn — like daily check-ins, referral rewards, and even a passive earning system.
So far, so good. But which one actually delivers on those payouts?
Interface and User Experience
Cashzine has a clean, newspaper-style layout, and it’s pretty easy to navigate. The articles are basic and usually short. You earn points by reading them, but there’s a catch — you need to scroll slowly and stay on the page for a set time to actually get rewarded.
Surfee has a more modern and dynamic design. It looks a bit like a news-based social media app. What I liked is that it felt faster. You could read more articles in less time, and the app didn’t freeze or lag.
Winner: Surfee (especially for speed and better UI)
How Do They Pay?
Here’s where things get interesting.
On Cashzine, 10,000 points = around $1. But getting those points takes a lot of work. In my 7-day test, I earned around 21,000 points — barely enough to cash out $2. Plus, the app has very strict rules. If you read too fast or don’t scroll enough, you don’t get credited.
Also, they have a minimum cashout of $5 or $10 depending on your region, and the wait time for payouts can be over 7 business days.
Surfee, surprisingly, had a lower cashout threshold of just $1. During my test week, I earned around $3.20 — nearly double what I got on Cashzine. Their referral system also felt more rewarding (I earned $0.80 just from one referral that signed up and verified).
Winner: Surfee (fast payouts, easier threshold, higher daily earnings)
Hidden Rules & Frustrations
Let me warn you — Cashzine feels like one of those apps that wants you to spend hours without really earning much. I often got no points even after reading multiple articles. Also, their customer support didn’t respond when I had a problem with missing points.
Surfee had some bugs too, especially with the notifications, but at least they credited points properly after every article. And you can earn even more by watching ads (if you’re okay with that), doing daily tasks, or completing streaks.
Also, both apps have referral systems, but Surfee’s gave more clear rewards: 5% of your friend’s daily reading income.
So… Is It Legit or a Scam?
Neither app is an outright scam — they both do pay (eventually). But if you want fast payouts, real earnings, and a better user experience in 2025, Surfee is the better choice.
Cashzine still works, but it’s slow, full of conditions, and honestly, feels outdated. If you want to make money reading news in 2025, Surfee is simply more worth your time.
Final Verdict: Which One Should You Download?
🟢 Download Surfee if you want:
- Lower payout thresholds
- A faster, cleaner app
- More ways to earn (referrals, streaks, etc.)
- A realistic chance of earning real cash daily
🔴 Avoid Cashzine if you:
- Hate waiting weeks to cash out
- Want consistent earnings for your time
- Get frustrated by unclear reward systems
Sources
- Personal testing: 7 days with both apps (July 2025)
- Google Play Store reviews and payout confirmations
- Reddit forums discussing payout delays and user experience
👩🏻💻🌟Written by Author Fatima Al-Hajri
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