What Testerup Actually Does
Testerup is a rewards app in the Finance category that pays users, at least in theory, for playing mobile games, testing apps, completing offers, and taking surveys. The pitch is simple: sign up free, complete tasks tied to specific games or apps, watch your balance grow, and cash out when you hit the threshold. It’s aimed at people who already spend time on mobile games and want some return on that time, rather than anyone looking for a serious income source.
Where the App Delivers
User feedback backs up that the core idea works at least some of the time. One reviewer with 2,576 helpful votes said the rewards are decent compared to other reward apps for games, and another with 624 votes confirmed they completed a real cash transfer after playing games. Several reviewers also noted that the games themselves are genuinely fun to test, and one pointed out the tested games ran without ads, which is a real plus if you’re going to spend hours in them anyway. For someone who already games on their phone daily, earning something extra on top of that is the app’s clearest strength.
The Cashout Wall That Frustrates Everyone
The single biggest complaint across reviews is the payout threshold. One widely-upvoted review (2,039 votes) called out the $70 cashout requirement as unreasonably hard to reach, and described a game download that wasn’t tracked properly, followed by customer service blaming the user instead of fixing it. Another reviewer did the math and said it took about 20 hours of effort to earn just $5, calling the whole process not worth the time despite enjoying the games themselves. That gap between effort and payout shows up again and again in the feedback.
Glitches, Crashes, and Missed Credit
Beyond the payout threshold, technical problems are a recurring theme. Multiple reviewers mention the app getting stuck on a black or white loading screen, sometimes right when they’re trying to check progress. Others describe reaching a milestone that was supposed to pay out, only for the credit not to register, or games crashing right as they approach a cashout point. One reviewer also flagged that some games can’t be reset once played, meaning returning users lose the chance to earn credit that’s typically reserved for new players, with no warning given beforehand. Customer support is described by at least one reviewer as a joke, with valid completion IDs simply not being accepted.
Who Should Actually Download This
Testerup fits a narrow use case well: people who enjoy trying new mobile games anyway and don’t mind grinding for small, slow payouts as a bonus. If you go in expecting quick or easy money, the $70 threshold and inconsistent tracking will likely frustrate you fast, as it clearly has for a large share of reviewers. If you treat it purely as a way to discover new games with occasional cash on the side, and you’re patient with crashes and slow loading, there’s some real value here. Anyone hoping for a fast, reliable side income should look elsewhere.
