--- title: 10 Great Apps for Scoring Free Food, Gift Cards and Money description: These 10 apps are the best for getting free food, money and gift cards. authors: - name: Julia Glum role: Managing Editor url: https://money.com/author/julia-glum/ bio: Julia Glum joined Money in 2018 and specializes in covering financial trends that affect everyday Americans' wallets. She also writes Dollar Scholar, a weekly newsletter that teaches young adults how to navigate the messy world of money. education: University of Florida at_money_since: 2018 articles: 453 covers: - Lifestyle - Banking - Business - Career Advice - Credit - Credit Cards - Debt - Economy and Politics - Education - Health and Wellness - Housing - Identity Theft - Insurance - Investing - Loans - Mortgages - Personal Finance - Professional Services - Retirement - Shopping - Taxes - Technology also_seen_in: - Newsweek - International Business Times - CBS News - Good Morning America - WUSA9 - Pix 11 - The New York Times - Mashable - The Washington Post - CNBC - Politico social: - https://x.com/superjulia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-glum published: '2018-06-13T17:00:31.000Z' modified: '2024-05-08T05:00:55.000Z' section: Lifestyle tags: - best apps for your money word_count: 828 canonical: https://money.com/best-apps-for-free-stuff/ type: Article source: structured-blocks --- > **Disclosure:** We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/). ![180611-apps-free-stuff-featured](https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-featured.jpg) Look, we get it — you're addicted to your smartphone. But if it's always within 10 feet of you, why aren't you using it to your financial benefit? There are dozens of apps available that offer users food, gift cards and even cash in exchange for doing things you're probably already doing for free (read: eating, shopping, reading). Certain restaurants offer rewards programs for frequent customers, for example, and other companies pay people to complete menial tasks for them online. All you have to do is have a phone and some free time. Here are 10 of the best apps for free stuff. ## Chick-fil-A One Chick-fil-A advertises that [its app](https://one.chick-fil-a.com/) will help you skip the lines at restaurants and make pickup easier, but the true value lies in its reward program. Each mobile order helps you toward earning complimentary treats, which can include everything from Chick-n-Minis to Icedream Cones. Keep an eye on your treat meter — when the circle fills up, you're eligible to redeem your free food. **Available on:** [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/chick-fil-a/id488818252?mt=8), [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chickfila.cfaflagship&hl=en) ![](https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-chick-fil-a.jpg) ## McDonald's This fast food chain also offers crazy discounts that only [app](https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/mobile-order-and-pay.html) users can access. This week, for example, the app is giving away a free order of medium fries with the purchase of Buttermilk Crispy Tenders, a free breakfast sandwich with the order of a medium McCafe and $2 off any order over $10. The Golden Arches are coming through with some golden deals. **Available on:** [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mcdonalds-mobile/id922103212?mt=8), [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mcdonalds.app&hl=en) ![](https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-mcdonalds.jpg) ## Swagbucks OK, so it doesn't give you free food, but [Swagbucks](http://www.swagbucks.com/mobile) is a great way to earn free gift cards by doing work online. Complete surveys, watch videos, use specific web browsers and shop at certain retailers to rack up Swagbucks points. Then redeem those points for gift cards or cash — and we're not talking pennies. Swagbucks brags that it's given away over $260 million since its 2008 debut. **Available on:** [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/swagbucks/id640439547?mt=8), [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.prodege.swagbucksmobile&hl=en), [desktop](https://www.swagbucks.com/) ![](https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-swagbucks.jpg) ## Libby If you're a bookworm with a shrinking wallet, check out [Libby](https://meet.libbyapp.com/), an app that lets you access library books and audiobooks from your phone. All you have to do is sign in using your (likely free) local library card and borrow e-books the digital collection. Libby can even send the books to your Kindle — and keep track of their due dates so you don't incur fines. Judgmental stares from stern librarian sold separately. **Available on:** [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/libby-by-overdrive-labs/id1076402606?mt=8), [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby), [Windows](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/libby-by-overdrive/9p6g3tcr4hzr?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab) ![](https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-libby.jpg) ## Influenster Love social media? Love your followers? Love free stuff? If you answered yes to all three, look up Influenster, which calls itself "North America’s No. 1 product discovery and review platform." Link all of your accounts and participate in the community, and Influenster may put you on its list to [receive free VoxBoxes](https://www.influenster.com/article/how-do-i-get-a-voxbox-from-influenster) stocked with items from brands like Burt's Bees and Marc Jacobs to test out. **Available on:** [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/influenster-reviews-deals/id917701230?mt=8), [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.influenster&hl=en_US), [desktop](https://www.influenster.com/) ![](https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-influenster.jpg) ## T-Mobile Tuesdays If you're a T-Mobile subscriber, you should definitely take advantage of the carrier's [T-Mobile Tuesdays app](https://www.t-mobile.com/apps/t-mobile-apps) — and make sure you check it for customer appreciation deals every week. In the past, users have scored free $2 Dunkin Donuts gift cards, $4 movie tickets to see *Deadpool 2* and brand-themed dog bow ties [(no, really)](https://www.tmonews.com/2018/05/next-weeks-t-mobile-tuesday-gifts-will-include-free-t-mo-pet-bow-tie-starbucks-egift/). **Available on:** [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/t-mobile-tuesdays/id1111876388?mt=8), [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmobile.tuesdays&hl=en_US) ![](https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-t-mobile-tuesdays.jpg) ## AMC Theatres Tuesdays are good days if you're on the hunt for perks. Seriously: If you live near an AMC theater, sign up for the AMC Stubs program to get a [$10 package](https://www.journal-news.com/entertainment/movie-popcorn-and-drink-for-tuesday-amc-deal-making-happen/jBpcv5DYvUM0lEPifyuaKN/) that includes one ticket, popcorn and a soda on Tuesdays. Then download the [AMC Theatres app](https://www.amctheatres.com/mobile/app), which includes a section where you can access Stubs points that add up to rewards like free large popcorn refills. **Available on:** [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amc-theatres/id509199715?mt=8), [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amc&hl=en_US) ![](https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-amc-theatres.jpg) ## Claim It! This sweet app lets users buy, sell and give away items like any online marketplace, but it's also earned a reputation over the past few years for giving away free stuff. If you're in the greater New York area or on a college campus, keep an eye out IRL for the company's pink truck: Staffers have recently used it to host raffles for Nike [sneakers](https://twitter.com/claimitapp/status/1001826611459653632) and Dos Toros [giftcards](https://twitter.com/claimitapp/status/925738507880058881). **Available on:** [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/claim-it!-get-free-stuff/id930937345?mt=8) ## Suprize On its website, Suprize describes itself as "an app where you win sick s--t all day, every day." Download it and keep an eye on the countdown — once it reaches 59 seconds, the app will give you instructions for a mini-game. Be the first to complete it when the timer reaches 0, and you'll win whatever prize is up for grabs. It can be anything from clothes to beauty products to concert tickets. If you lose, though, don't worry — drops happen constantly. **Available on:** [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/suprize-win-sick-prizes-daily/id1327683895?ls=1&mt=8&_branch_match_id=534775563782253799) ![](https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-suprize.jpg) ## Orbitz This [travel app](https://www.orbitz.com/app) comes with an instant bonus: Once you download it, you'll get [$25 off](https://www.orbitz.com/g/rf/download25-25-coupon-terms) your first hotel booking of $100 or more for at least two nights. After that, you'll also get exclusive deals and a convenient way to earn more Orbucks, which can be redeemed for free hotel stays in the future. **Available on:** [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/orbitz-flights-hotels-cars/id403546234?mt=8), [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=en&id=com.orbitz&referrer=mat_click_id%3Dfe19de9cbb17a39735eb33c336779d11-20180613-189060), [Windows](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/orbitz-flights-hotels-cars/9nblggh50wx6) ![](https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-orbitz.jpg) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://money.com/best-apps-for-free-stuff/#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://money.com" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Lifestyle", "item": "https://money.com/lifestyle/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Places to Travel", "item": "https://money.com/places-to-travel/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "10 Great Apps for Scoring Free Food, Gift Cards and Money" } ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://money.com/#website", "url": "https://money.com", "name": "Money", "publisher": { "@id": "https://money.com/#organization" } }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://money.com/best-apps-for-free-stuff/#webpage", "url": "https://money.com/best-apps-for-free-stuff/", "name": "10 Great Apps for Scoring Free Food, Gift Cards and Money", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://money.com/#website" }, "datePublished": "2018-06-13T17:00:31.000Z", "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://money.com/best-apps-for-free-stuff/" }, "inLanguage": "en-US", "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://money.com/best-apps-for-free-stuff/#breadcrumb" }, "dateModified": "2024-05-08T05:00:55.000Z" }, { "@type": "Article", "headline": "10 Great Apps for Scoring Free Food, Gift Cards and Money", "articleSection": "Lifestyle", "image": [ { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-featured.jpg", "width": 2833, "height": 1889, "caption": "180611-apps-free-stuff-featured" }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-chick-fil-a.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 840 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-mcdonalds.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 840 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-swagbucks.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 840 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-libby.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 840 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-influenster.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 840 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-t-mobile-tuesdays.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 840 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-amc-theatres.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 1149 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-suprize.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 840 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2018/06/180611-apps-free-stuff-orbitz.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 840 } ], "author": [ { "@type": "Person", "name": "Julia Glum", "url": "https://money.com/author/julia-glum/", "@id": "https://money.com/author/julia-glum/#author", "description": "Julia Glum joined Money in 2018 and specializes in covering financial trends that affect everyday Americans' wallets. 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