Smore - Earn Cash Rewards

Earn gift cards with daily points on your lock screen

Smore - Earn Cash Rewards turns your lock screen into a miniature billboard and shares a slice of the ad revenue with you. Instead of playing games or completing long offer walls, you earn a steady drip of points simply by letting sponsored content appear before you unlock. Swipe up to get back to your device, or tap an ad if you want more information. The big draw is predictability: Smore promises a small daily credit, roughly 10 cents, without requiring you to engage with the ads.

Earning does not stop at the lock screen. The app includes referrals, short surveys, and video views that add to your balance, and there is a small bonus granted when you first set things up. There is a catch, though. Smore uses a points system rather than direct cash, and you will need to stay active. Inactivity can cause points to expire, and there is a mandatory waiting period of 10 days before you can redeem your first rewards.

Redemption is straightforward if you are comfortable with gift cards. Points convert into codes delivered by email for popular retailers like Amazon, Applebee's, and Best Buy. That makes cashing out simple, but it also means you are locked into store credit rather than a bank transfer. Expect pocket change, not a windfall, which is fair given how hands off the earning is.

The trade off is the lock screen itself. Ads add a layer between you and your home screen, which can feel intrusive if you unlock your device constantly. If you can tolerate that light friction and remember to open the app occasionally to keep your account active, Smore delivers a dependable, low effort trickle of value in gift card form. It is a practical way to monetize a tiny slice of your attention without jumping through hoops.