If you've been looking into mobile "pay-to-play" apps, you have likely come across BestPlay. It promises rewards for gaming, but does it actually value your time? I decided to put it to the ultimate test so you don't have to.
Here is exactly what happened when I spent a grueling four hours grinding on the platform—and why the math just doesn't add up.
To give the app a completely fair shot, I dedicated a continuous four-hour stretch to active gameplay. During this test, I maximized every earning opportunity by doing the following:
Always Doubled Down: I consistently used the "double reward" feature, which requires watching an ad every single time.
Optimized Gaming: The moment BestPlay sent a notification suggesting a game switch to keep earnings high, I switched immediately.
The Final Score: By the end of the four-hour session, I racked up a massive 8.5 million coins.
Going into this test, my starting account balance was already at $0.46. After the four hours wrapped up and the coins finally converted to cash, the result was incredibly underwhelming:
Starting Balance: $0.46
Ending Balance: $2.26
Total Earned: $1.80
The Reality Check: Breaking that down, I earned a measly $0.45 per hour.
Considering I watched at least 100 ads during that time frame, BestPlay undoubtedly made a massive profit off my attention while handing me crumbs. This is simply not a fair conversion rate for the user.
If you still want to use the app, do not waste hours on it. The key to these platforms is knowing when to stop before the diminishing returns hit you hard. Here is the smartest way to play it:
Hit the Sweet Spot: Only aim for 1,000,000 points per session. In my experience, this specific amount consistently converts to about $0.75.
Keep it Quick: Reaching 1 million points only takes about 20 minutes.
Rinse and Repeat: You can easily do this 4 times a day spaced out.
By shifting your strategy, you can pull in an extra $3.00 per day for just under an hour of total effort ($3.00/hr), rather than tanking your hourly rate to less than fifty cents.
Don't sink consecutive hours into BestPlay. If you are looking for a primary side hustle, look elsewhere. There are alternative platforms on the market—like Money Time—that offer much higher conversion rates and far better returns on your time.