EasyShift app claims you can get paid to shop, eat, and explore in your city.
That sounds pretty cool, right?
But is EasyShift app a scam or is it a legit way to earn some extra cash?
As the idea sounds great, I decided to take a closer look at this app and see what it really offers.
Let me just reveal right away that it is legit, but this does not mean it is necessarily a good option for you. In fact, there are, in my opinion, some good reasons it might not be for you depending on your goals by joining.
In the EasyShift review, I will give you all the details so you know exactly what to expect and can easily find out if it is for you or not.
EasyShift at a Glance
Summary
EasyShift App is a way to earn a bit of extra cash by doing small tasks (shifts) in your local area. You have to go to the local stores and do the tasks and they will usually only take around 15 minutes.
The tasks are easy but it can be time-consuming and the pay per task is quite low considering you have to also spend time on transportation. Also, there is no guarantee there will be any available tasks in your area and you risk your work might get rejected and you will thereby not get paid.
Overall, it can be a fun and different way to earn a bit extra if you have extra time to spare. But you should not expect more than a bit of extra cash, and you should not expect good pay in relation to the time spent. If that is what you are looking for, you should look elsewhere. d a Full-tim
What is EasyShift app and what does it offer?
EasyShift is an app that supposedly will make it possible for you to get paid to shop, eat, and explore in your city.
As a member you get access to different tasks in your local area – these are called shifts.
It will usually be quick jobs in your local shops or stores. The shifts should, in general, only take around 15 minutes each.
There are two types of shifts you can find inside the EasyShift app.
- Anywhere shifts:
These are shifts that can be completed from anywhere which means you can do them from the comfort of your home. They usually also then only pay in points or entries into a prize draw. - Location-based shifts:
These are the shifts at your local stores and shops. They require you to go to a specific location and, for example, take some surveys about it, check prices, review store promotions, take pictures of products, and more.
If you are looking to earn some extra cash, then the location-based shifts are what you should be going for. These are also the type of shifts that are mostly available through the EasyShift app.
This is for market research purposes and this is the reason you can get paid for doing these tasks.
To be able to get a shift, you need to reserve it.
Once you have reserved a shift, you have 24 hours to complete it and submit the needed proof (pictures, surveys, etc.) so you can get paid.
As a new member, you can only reserve one shift at the time.
So this is the basic info about how EasyShift works. But there is a lot more that is necessary to know to find out if it is a good opportunity.
Let’s first go over how to get started if you want to try it out for yourself, and then go into how much money you can actually make.
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How to get started with EasyShift?
If you want to start getting shifts through EasyShift it is quite easy to get started.
You, first of all, need to download the app. You can go to the EasyShift website and from here download the app in the App Store or Google Play Store so you can use it both for iOS and Android.
Be aware that you can only use it on the phone and not on tablet.
Once you have downloaded the EasyShift app, you just need to create a profile, which does not take long.
You need to associate a phone number with your account to be able to create a profile.
This phone number will be used to verify your account. Once this is done, you can start looking for shifts in your local area.
Before doing that, let’s, however, first look into how much you can actually earn as a shifter on EasyShift so you do it with the right expectations if you decide to join.
How much money can you make?
The big question for EasyShift is, of course, how much money you can end up making.
There is no definite answer for this, as it depends a lot on the area you live in. Since most of the shifts require you to go to certain stores or shops, you can only get shifts when there are some in your local area.
And that will not always be the case.
That in itself will limit your earning opportunities.
As a new member of EasyShift, you will only be able to reserve one shift at the time which will also limit your opportunities for earning.
This will, however, change the more shifts you take. As well as earning cash for the shifts, you will also earn points. These points will give you a higher member rank.
The higher rank you have, the more shifts you can reserve at the time.
There are 9 membership levels. When you get to the highest level (General Manager), you are able to reserve 10 shifts. This makes it possible to earn more as you can then reserve and do several tasks in one day (if there are any available).
However, you need to know that the pay per task is not super high. You will usually get somewhere between $4-$10 per shift. That is, of course, pretty good as it only takes around 15 minutes per task.
But you also have to calculate the transportation time to the location into this and after you finish the task you have to spend some extra time submitting pictures and more.
So it will NOT be a way to make a full-time income. You need to be aware of that before starting so you do not get disappointed.
Also, be aware that there is no guarantee there will be shifts in your area frequently. It is therefore difficult to plan on a certain amount of money.
A good thing is, however, that you can get paid in cash through PayPal so you can earn actual money. Once you have completed a shift, you will usually get the money within 2 business days.
Who can join EasyShift?
It is not possible for everyone to join EasyShift.
First of all, you need one of the devices the app works on. It needs to be a phone where you can receive text messages as this will be used to verify your account before you can start.
Also, EasyShift is, at the moment of writing this review, only available in the US and the UK.
They say they are available all over these countries, but the number of available shifts will vary depending on your location.
In addition to this, you have to be at least 18 years old to join.
So now you know if you are eligible to join – but more importantly you need to know if it is even worth it.
Is it worth it?
If EasyShift is worth it or not, first of all, depends on your expectations and why you want to join.
So for some, it can be worth it. But, in my experience, many people want certain things and a certain income when looking for ways to make extra cash.
That is why I want to mention 3 reasons it might NOT be worth it for you.
Not that it cannot be worth it, but these are just the 3 biggest people will often not find it worth it and you need to know about these before joining so you know what you are getting into and do it with the right expectations if you decide to join.
Reason 1 – Low rewards per shift
Getting $4-$10 for a 15-minute small task does not sound too bad for many.
But you need to remember that it will take extra time. You have to get to and from the location also and it will take time to submit the pictures, etc. after the shift is over.
Also, if you get to a level where you can reserve more shifts in a day, you have to chase around for the different shifts and will quickly end up spending the money on transportation.
It definitely can be a way to earn a bit of extra cash, but before taking any shifts just calculate if it is really profitable for you. The best way to make it profitable is to just choose the tasks close to you and then forget about the rest.
Reason 2 – Your work might get rejected
One of the most common complaints I have seen about EasyShift is that people seem to quite regularly get their work rejected.
This means you can do a shift but if it is not done properly, you will not get paid for it.
The member who left the review above in the Google Play Store, for example, could not complete the task because it was not possible to take a picture of the address outside the store.
He explained this but he still got rejected and did supposedly not get any further explanation.
It is, of course, important to do the shift properly and follow all the instructions carefully.
But there are quite a lot of complaints about getting work rejected which can be very frustrating as the pay per shift is already pretty low taking the time into consideration.
And it is even more frustrating if you cannot get a proper explanation and learn from it if you end up being rejected.
So be aware that it is very important to follow all the instructions as you will otherwise not get paid. And if your work gets rejected it seems like you might not get an in-depth explanation of why.
This does not mean it will happen to you, but it is just something to be aware of when deciding if it is worth your time or not.
Reason 3 – Limited earning opportunities
One thing you need to decide before joining EasyShift is what your goals are in terms of earning. Because, as already mentioned, there is no guarantee there will be a lot of options in your area.
The guy who left the review above, for example, only had one shift available. The shift itself was easy and he got paid for it without problems.
But this shows that you cannot expect a certain number of shifts or earnings. And if you live in an area with more shifts, there will also be more competition and more people that try to get them instead of you.
Overall, your earnings will depend a lot on your location. That is why I personally think it makes more sense to start an online income where you can do it from anywhere and where you are not dependent on tasks from someone else.
But EasyShift definitely can be a way to earn a bit of extra cash – you just need to know that it will likely have limited earning opportunities.
Final verdict
EasyShift is a legit option to earn some extra cash and it offers legit payout methods.
However, if it is right for you or not depends a lot on your expectations as you need to go into it with the right expectations not to become disappointed.
So let’s finish this review by summing up the pros and cons so you can get a better overview before making your final decision.
Pros:
- Free to join
- Good payout method
- You can earn real cash
Cons:
- No guarantee you will get any shifts
- Can be time-consuming
- Your work might not be accepted
- The opportunities depend on your location
Overall, I would say that EasyShift can be a fun way to earn a bit extra once in a while if you like being out anyway – then it might be worth checking if there are any easy shifts so you can earn a bit extra.
However, you need to be aware that it will not be a way to make anything near a full-time income and there is no guarantee you will be able to find regular shifts in your area.
Also, you have to make sure to follow the instructions carefully as your work might get rejected if you do not and then you will have wasted your time.
In general, this makes it a bit risky and the time it takes in relation to the money you might get out of it makes it an option you carefully have to consider before joining, in my opinion.
But if you have the time and live in an area where there are a good number of tasks, it can be a way to make a bit extra money on the side – just do not expect more than that.
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If you have any questions, comments, or have any experience with EasyShift app yourself, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
Thank you for explaining the problems a potential user might encounter.
You are welcome. Glad you found it useful.
I was chased out of a store by the manager who then blocked me from leaving and I had to call the police. For trying to take pictures for a shift. Easy shift rejected the shift and won’t put me in contact with a manager horrible customer service and they don’t care that they put me in danger
wow – that is sad to hear. Sorry you had to experience that and also sad to hear their support was not helpful. But thanks for sharing your experience so others know what to expect and what to be aware of.
Do you know anyone I can speak to higher up? I can’t get past the canned emails telling me I’ve bee. Rejected? The same location keeps showing up and I don’t want others going there.
Unfortunately, I do not have any contacts at EasyShift. Hope they will get back to you soon. And feel free to keep me updated about how it goes.
Thanks
Report the bad store and your experience in the ES forum. Also report it to your rejection email appealing, or just telling them why it is a bad store.
Thanks for sharing this info Samantha
Hello,
This app is a big scam. 2 shifts not paid, even when you spend hours on it and take 200+ pictures. Nobody should go near it.
Sorry to hear that Wisaya. But thanks for sharing your experience.
I had the same happen. I couldn’t even add photos in the sections where they were required. I took over 69 photos, attached them to the only spot I could the photos. Three days later they denied the job for the photos being linked in the wrong section, when there was no other way to do the job. Another job I noted that many displays were not lit which made the photos blurry. So I spent over 45 minutes doing the shop to get denied over a week later for something I couldn’t control.
Sounds very frustrating. Thanks for sharing your experience.
They won’t accept blurry pics no matter what, lighting should have just made them darker, use a flash if you must. And there are separate sections for all pics.
It is no scam. You just need to follow the instructions correctly, and if rejected appeal your shifts.