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Google Opinion Rewards: Get Paid for Seconds of Your Time!

Published on Aug 1, 2026 at 5:09 pm · Disclosure

Google Opinion Rewards is a survey mobile app that pays you real money in exchange for answering brief questions about your hobbies, online habits, and search preferences. The money earned can be immediately used on anything sold in the Google Play store or cashed out directly into your PayPal account.

Those of you with an Android phone might already be familiar with it, but they've recently expanded into iPhones and are looking for new users.

iPhone: download here
Android: download here

My Experience with Google Opinion Rewards

Over a decade ago, I bought a Google Pixel android phone and it came loaded with this app. I initially thought it was one of those pointless default apps that comes pre-installed on phone, but thankfully I took some time to actually open it. Imagine my surprise when I quickly realized it was just a clean, super-simple interface to quickly earn a little money.

Here's proof of all the surveys I've taken over the years.

Lidl: Free Select Ready Meal on July 15, 2026

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 at 4:25 pm · Disclosure

If you have a local Lidl, then join their free Lidl Plus rewards program before July 15. Then go to their site on July 15 and active the freebie offer good for a free Select Ready Meal. On July 15 I’m going to be about as close to a Lidl …

Free Chick-fil-A Medium Waffle Fries

Published on Jul 8, 2026 at 3:39 pm · Disclosure

Go play their little “spot the cows” game and you’ll walk away with a free medium waffle fries at Chick-fil-A according to the fine print. To play the game, just download their app, star the game, and find the cows that aren’t wearing their costumes yet. The reward is only …

Free Sourdough Star Burger at Carl’s Jr. (ENDS TODAY!)

Published on Jun 30, 2026 at 1:50 pm · Disclosure

I apologize for not getting this deal posted sooner. Carl’s Jr. is holding a promo that ends today (June 30, 2026) where you can get a free Sourdough Star burger simply by showing proof that you drove past a Jack in the Box. Yep, you read that correctly. The way …

Free TikTok Shop Credit – over $100 is possible!

Published on Jun 12, 2026 at 7:37 pm · Disclosure

This has returned with soccer balls instead of footballs, but it’s the same little game that could net you $100 in credit. TikTok is once again running a few different promos giving away free TikTok Shop Credit, where both new and existing users can get free money to spend in …

Free Banned Books for Teenagers & Young Adults

Published on Jun 1, 2026 at 4:58 pm · Disclosure

It’s been a while since I last posted anything about the Books Unbanned initiative. As part of it, any teenager in America can receive a free Public Library card from Brooklyn, Boston, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, or Long Beach. This is designed to combat censorship and provide expanded digital …

Casey’s General Store: Free Medium Frozen Drink on Fridays

Published on May 22, 2026 at 4:51 pm · Disclosure

This promo from last year has been for the summer 2026! If you live in the midwest and have a nearby Casey’s location, then you should download their mobile app and join the free rewards program. They offer freebies all the time and right now you can get a free …

Free Food at QuikTrip

Updated on Jun 9, 2026 at 3:22 pm · Disclosure

If you live near one of the over 1,000 QuikTrip locations in the country, then you can often get a ton of free food via their app. Case in point – they have a free La Colombe 11oz drink coupon valid through May 12, 2026. That’s tomorrow, so you’ll need …

Fetch: Free Gift Cards from your Receipts!

Updated on May 20, 2026 at 9:10 pm · Disclosure

Scan your normal grocery receipt with your smartphone and get free gift cards!

Earn 25¢ per Gallon Cash Back on Gas!

Published on Apr 29, 2026 at 7:45 pm · Disclosure

Upside is a free cash back mobile app where users earn extra cash on everyday purchases like gas, groceries, and dining. I’ve covered them on HIF quite a few times over the years and have now linked up with them to offer a HIF-exclusive code where new members get up …

Deal: Free QDOBA Queso & Chips During All 2026 Full Moons

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 at 3:19 pm · Disclosure

Well here’s an interesting freebie. QDOBA is giving away free queso and chips throughout 2026 whenever there is a full moon. I’ve been running HIF for over 20 years and this is the first time I’ve ever seen a freebie tied to the cycles of the moon. In order to …

Cheesecake Factory: Free Slice via App on April 1 – May 7

Updated on May 23, 2026 at 8:08 pm · Disclosure

Download and log into the Cheesecake Factory app (Apple or Android) before April 30 and you get a free slice of cheesecake or layer cake between April 1 – May 7, 2026 with any purchase, You’ll need to make a free rewards account with them as well, if you haven’t …

Free MLB.tv Subscription for T-Mobile Customers worth $150

Updated on Jun 28, 2026 at 9:58 pm · Disclosure

This offer is now live! You must redeem this offer between March 24 – March 30, 2026! LET’S GOOO! My absolute favorite freebie in the world is the free MLB.tv subscriptions that T-Mobile has offered since 2016. This $150 value freebie allows baseball fans to stream, watch, and listen to …

Free Jersey Mike’s Points

Updated on May 23, 2026 at 3:32 pm · Disclosure

Jersey Mike’s is hosting an NHL Predictor Game on their mobile app. Each day there’s an NHL game, simply log into the game and make a prediction on who you think will win. You’ll get 2 Shore Points for doing this and an additional 1 Point for every correct pick. …

Two Strava Freebies – Red Bull & Welch’s Beverages

Updated on Mar 5, 2026 at 5:38 pm · Disclosure

If you use the fitness tracking service Strava, then you can get two freebies by completing daily challenges. Free Welch’s Zero Sugar beverage – Complete 1 day of qualifying activity by January 28. The activity you complete can be any duration, even 10 seconds, so this is easy to get. …