I Got Paid in Crypto by This App — Is It Worth It?

📲 The App That Paid Me in Crypto

The app I tried is called Pawns.app — a platform that promises to reward you for sharing your internet connection or answering surveys. Unlike most apps that pay in PayPal or gift cards, this one offers cryptocurrency payouts — specifically Bitcoin (BTC) or USDT (Tether) through platforms like Coinbase and Binance.

Their promise?

➡️ “Let your phone earn for you. No effort. Real crypto.”

Tempting enough?

🧪 My 7-Day Test

I installed Pawns.app on my Android phone and set it up to run passively in the background. Here’s exactly what I did each day:

🔧 Setup (Took 5 Minutes)

1. Downloaded Pawns.app from Google Play.
2. Signed up using email (no phone number needed).
3. Allowed app permissions to share “unused internet bandwidth.”
4. Selected crypto as my payout method — I chose Bitcoin.
5. Let it run — no interaction needed after that.

💡 Crypto payout option was only available once I verified my email and completed my profile.

📈 Daily Passive Earnings (Bandwidth Sharing Only)

• Day 1: $0.10
• Day 2: $0.12
• Day 3: $0.09
• Day 4: $0.08
• Day 5: $0.11
• Day 6: $0.13
• Day 7: $0.10

✅ Total earned in 7 days: $0.73 (in BTC equivalent)

💸 Crypto Withdrawal Process

Once I crossed $5 (I had a balance from previous months), I requested a withdrawal to my Coinbase BTC wallet.

Steps:

1. Go to “Withdraw” in the app.
2. Choose Bitcoin as the method.
3. Enter my BTC wallet address (from Coinbase).
4. Confirm email verification.
5. Wait 24–72 hours.

✅ Funds arrived in my wallet after 36 hours.

📌 The app uses the real-time BTC/USD rate when you withdraw. So the value may fluctuate slightly.

❗ The Catch: Is It Really Worth It?

While it does pay, here are some things to keep in mind:

⏳ 1. 

Earnings Are Very Low Without Referrals

If you don’t refer anyone, expect $0.10/day max from bandwidth. Surveys help, but they’re not always available and can be region-restricted.

🔋 2. 

Battery Drain & Background Use

Even though it’s passive, the app runs in the background 24/7. It did cause slight battery drain and network slowdowns when I was using hotspot or mobile data.

🕵️ 3. 

You’re Sharing Data — Know What That Means

Pawns.app says they don’t collect personal data, but technically your IP address and network usage are being rented to third parties.

It’s important to read their Privacy Policy carefully before using.

💬 My Honest Verdict

Yes, Pawns.app is a legit way to earn crypto, and it actually paid me. But unless you’re comfortable:

• Leaving it running all the time
• Sharing your bandwidth
• And waiting weeks or months to reach payout…

…this won’t replace any serious side hustle.

Still, it’s one of the few apps that offer real cryptocurrency payouts in 2025 — and that makes it stand out from most “fake” passive income apps.

✅ Pros & Cons

Final Thoughts

If you’re already into crypto, Pawns.app can be a fun passive add-on — just don’t expect to get rich. It works, it pays, but the trade-off is time, patience, and trust.

Would I keep using it? Yes — but only when I’m on Wi-Fi and not depending on fast internet.

🔗 Sources

• Pawns.app Official Website
• Pawns Google Play Reviews (2025)
• [Reddit r/beermoney crypto payout discussions (July 2025)]
• My personal experience and withdrawal screenshots

written by Author :  Fatima Al-Hajri👩🏻‍💻