I Used AI Money-Making Apps for a Week — Here’s What Actually Worked 🤖💸

Day 1: Searching for Real AI Income Apps

I started by searching the app stores and Reddit threads for apps claiming to use “AI” to help users earn. Most apps fell into four categories:

1. AI writing apps (e.g., writing content and getting paid)
2. AI trading/bot apps (e.g., crypto or stock automation)
3. AI survey optimizers (claiming to choose the highest-paying surveys)
4. “Productivity boosters” (apps that promised to make me money by organizing tasks using AI)

I chose one app from each category and committed to using them daily for 7 days.

Day 2: Trying an AI Writing App — “Katteb”

First up was Katteb, an AI content assistant. I used it to generate blog post drafts, then manually edited them and submitted to Lodpost (where I usually write). Katteb made it much faster to create outlines and generate ideas.

But here’s the catch: you still need real writing skills. The raw AI output was robotic, sometimes repetitive, and occasionally gave wrong info. I earned about $5 from articles I finished using Katteb that day — so yes, it helped speed up my workflow, but didn’t earn money alone.

💡 Verdict: Helpful for writers. Doesn’t make money by itself — you still do the work.

Day 3–4: Crypto Auto-Trading with AI Bots — “Stoic”

I moved to something riskier: a crypto bot app called Stoic, which uses AI to manage your investments. I connected a small Binance account with $50, let the bot run, and waited.

On day 4, my account showed a $1.12 loss. Not terrible, but it reminded me: AI doesn’t guarantee profit — the market is volatile.

💡 Verdict: You need capital, and there’s always risk. This isn’t passive income — it’s passive gambling.

Day 5: AI-Powered Survey App — “SwagGPT”

This was a weird one. “SwagGPT” claimed to use AI to filter only the highest-paying surveys on Swagbucks and auto-fill answers for speed. Sounds amazing, right?

In reality? The app was clunky, triggered fraud warnings, and half the surveys didn’t pay because of “invalid activity.” By the end of the day, I made just $0.55 and got locked out of a few survey panels.

💡 Verdict: Avoid. The AI shortcut was too aggressive and flagged my account.

Day 6: AI Task Assistant — “TaskVerse”

This app promised to generate money-making tasks daily — from selling unused items to applying for freelance gigs. It used AI to tailor suggestions based on my profile.

Surprisingly? It worked decently. It reminded me to re-apply to writing gigs I’d forgotten. I didn’t make cash from the app, but following its advice got me accepted on 1 more writing site, which might pay off later.

💡 Verdict: More of a productivity helper than an income source — but useful for hustlers.

Day 7: Final Review — What Actually Worked?

After 7 days of testing AI money-making apps, here’s the real picture:

*No direct income, but increased chances for long-term gains.

The Truth About AI and Passive Income

Many apps use the word “AI” as a buzzword to sound futuristic or trustworthy. But in reality:

• Most AI apps still need YOU to put in work.
• True passive income through AI is rare — and risky (especially trading bots).
• AI can be a great assistant, not a replacement.

If you want real earnings from AI apps, stick to tools that save you time, improve your existing skills, or help you scale what you already do — like writing, selling, or freelancing.

Final Verdict: Can AI Help You Make Money?

Yes — but not magically. No app made me $10 instantly. No bot made me rich while I slept. But some apps did speed things up, give useful suggestions, or improve my workflow.

So if you’re serious about making money in 2025, use AI as your partner, not your paycheck.

Sources

• Katteb AI
• Stoic AI Bot
• Swagbucks (used via 3rd party app SwagGPT)
• TaskVerse AI
• Reddit: r/beermoney + r/SideHustle threads

written by Author Fatima Al-Hajri👩🏻‍💻