If you're looking for apps like Freecash or a Mistplay alternative, the first questions are usually how much you need before you can cash out and where the money ends up. In the UK, all three apps run on iPhone and Android.
Short answer
Freecash has many offer types and the most payout methods of the three, but your first cash-out needs $25 (Freecash says this may vary by region) and an ID check. Mistplay pays game rewards as gift cards and runs on iPhone and Android in the UK. Stack covers games, surveys, receipts and account connections that are optional for earning, and pays out to PayPal from about £4.33 with no fee. Which one fits depends on how you like to earn and how you want to be paid.
What Stack does differently
- Cash out from about £4.33. Stack pays out from €5 or the equivalent in your currency (about £4.33), to PayPal in pounds. No higher minimum for your first cash-out. At Freecash, the first cash-out needs $25 (may vary by region).
- No fees. Stack doesn't charge for a cash-out. At Freecash, PayPal costs 5%, plus $1 on the $5, $10 and $20 amounts.
- No ID or selfie check. You confirm a cash-out with an SMS code and a code sent to your PayPal email.
- Sent to PayPal in seconds.* Once you reach about £4.33 and confirm, the cash-out goes to PayPal.
- A multiplier for your connected accounts. Connected accounts raise your multiplier by up to 4.0×, and each invited friend who makes their first payout adds 0.2× (up to 5 friends). The total is capped at 4.5×. The multiplier applies to games, partner surveys and receipt scans, not to one-off bonuses.
- Several ways to earn in one app. Games, paid surveys and receipt scanning. Stack is free and has no in-app purchases.
* Payout times depend on PayPal processing and account verification.
Freecash alternative at a glance: Stack, Freecash and Mistplay
| Stack | Freecash | Mistplay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company | StackCompany based in Bonn, Germany | FreecashAlmedia GmbH, Berlin. UK App Store provider: Almedia Ops UK LTD | MistplayMistplay Inc, Montréal, Canada |
| Ways to earn | StackGames, paid surveys, receipt scanning, account connections (optional for earning) | FreecashGames, surveys, product tests and offers | MistplayPlaying partner games, plus surveys and quizzes on iPhone |
| Phones in the UK | StackiPhone and Android | FreecashiPhone and Android | MistplayiPhone and Android |
| Payout methods | StackPayPal only, in pounds | FreecashPayPal, gift cards (e.g. Amazon, Apple, Google Play), crypto; methods vary by country | MistplayGift cards from a points shop |
| Minimum cash-out | StackFrom €5 or the equivalent in your currency (about £4.33). Up to about £433 per cash-out | Freecash$25 for the first cash-out (may vary by region) plus ID verification. After that, PayPal in set amounts from $5 to $200. Up to about $2,500 per withdrawal | MistplaySee the in-app shop. Rewards are capped at $550 per calendar year |
| Fees | StackNone | FreecashPayPal: 5%, plus $1 on $5, $10 and $20. Gift cards: no fee | MistplaySee the in-app shop |
| Check at cash-out | StackSMS code and a code to your PayPal email. No ID or selfie check | FreecashEmail and ID verification with a selfie on the first cash-out | MistplayOne-time ID and selfie check before your first gift card |
| Payout speed | StackSent to PayPal in seconds* | FreecashMost PayPal, crypto and gift card cash-outs are instant; random security checks can add up to 30 minutes | MistplayOrders can show as pending for up to 48 hours |
| Store ratings, UK | StackApp Store 4.5 (26 ratings), Google Play 4.3 (375 reviews) | FreecashApp Store 4.6 (20k ratings), Google Play 4.5 (589k reviews) | MistplayApp Store 4.5 (1.3k ratings), Google Play 4.4 (1.07m reviews) |
| Age rating, Google Play UK | StackPEGI 18. You must be 18 or over to sign up | FreecashPEGI 18 | MistplayPEGI 18 |
| Cost | StackFree, no in-app purchases | FreecashFree to join | MistplayFree. On iPhone, MistPass premium costs £3.99 a month |
| Extras | StackBonus multiplier: connect your accounts and invite friends to multiply what you earn, up to 4.5× | FreecashDaily bonuses, promotions, referrals | MistplayDaily streaks, badges, sweepstakes, referrals |
Green cells mark Stack's strengths. UK store ratings. *Payout times depend on PayPal. Multiplier: up to 4.0× from connected accounts plus 0.2× per invited friend, capped at 4.5×. Sources: the apps' store listings, help centres and Mistplay's terms.
How each app works
Freecash
Freecash pays you for finishing tasks: playing games, trying apps, answering surveys and testing products. Every task you complete adds money to your balance. The app is run by Almedia GmbH in Berlin; on the UK App Store the provider is Almedia Ops UK LTD. Its strength is choice. There are many offer types, and in the UK you can cash out to PayPal, gift cards or crypto (the methods vary by country). Freecash also says its support team is available 24/7 by live chat or email. The first cash-out takes the most effort, because it needs $25 and an ID check with a selfie.
Mistplay
Mistplay rewards the time you spend in partner games. You pick games in the app, play them, and collect points as you play and reach milestones. You swap the points for gift cards in the in-app shop. On iPhone, Mistplay also has surveys and quizzes, plus a MistPass premium subscription at £3.99 a month. The company behind it, Mistplay Inc, is based in Montréal, and Mistplay has been running since 2016. In the UK you can get it on Android and on iPhone.
Stack
Stack gives you several ways to collect coins. You can play games, answer paid surveys and scan shopping receipts, up to 10 a week and each no more than 7 days old. Connecting accounts is optional for earning. Each connection raises your multiplier, up to 4.0× in total. The multiplier applies to games, partner surveys and receipt scans, not to one-off bonuses. Once your balance reaches about £4.33, you can cash it out to PayPal in pounds with no fee. Stack is free, has no in-app purchases and is for people aged 18 and over.
Cash-out compared: Stack pays from about £4.33 with no fee
Stack. You can cash out from €5 or the equivalent in your currency (about £4.33), and the money is paid to PayPal in pounds. PayPal is the only method, there's no fee, and one cash-out can be up to about £433. You confirm it with a code by SMS and a second code sent to your PayPal email address. The money is then sent to PayPal in seconds.* There's more on this in how PayPal payouts work at Stack.
Freecash. The first cash-out needs $25, which Freecash says may vary by region, plus email and ID verification with a selfie (first cash-out requirements). After that, the $25 minimum no longer applies. PayPal comes in set amounts from $5 to $200, with a 5% fee plus $1 on the $5, $10 and $20 amounts. Gift cards have no fee, and a single withdrawal can be up to about $2,500 (withdrawal limits). Freecash says most PayPal, crypto and gift card withdrawals are instant, and random security checks can add up to 30 minutes (pending withdrawals).
Mistplay. Rewards come as gift cards. You swap your points in the in-app shop, and an order can show as pending for up to 48 hours (shop help page). Before your first gift card, Mistplay asks for a one-time ID and selfie check (ID check help page), and rewards are capped at $550 per calendar year (terms). The Google Play listing names PayPal, Amazon and Uber among the gift card brands (Google Play).
* Payout times depend on PayPal processing and account verification.
Availability in the UK
- Freecash: iPhone and Android.
- Mistplay: iPhone and Android. The iPhone app also offers MistPass premium at £3.99 a month.
- Stack: iPhone and Android. You can sign up and cash out in the UK, and payouts go to PayPal in pounds.
Which app fits whom
Freecash
For you if you want lots of different offers and a choice between PayPal, crypto and gift cards, and an ID check on the first cash-out is fine with you.
Mistplay
For you if you mainly want to play games and are happy to be paid in gift cards.
Stack
For you if you want small PayPal cash-outs from about £4.33 with no fee and no ID check, and you also shop, scan receipts or answer surveys.
How to check any money app yourself
A comparison table only goes so far. Before you put time into a money app, look up who runs it, read the payout rules in its help pages and see which permissions it asks for. Our eight-point checklist takes you through it in about five minutes, and it works for Stack too.
Questions about Freecash, Mistplay and Stack
What is a good alternative to Freecash?
That depends on what you want from it. If you mainly want to cash out small amounts to PayPal without fees, Stack pays out from about £4.33. If you mostly play games and are happy with gift cards, Mistplay is built for that. Freecash itself has many offer types and the most payout methods of the three, so check what you'd give up by switching.
Is there an app like Mistplay for iPhone?
Yes. Mistplay itself is on iPhone in the UK, and so are Freecash and Stack. Freecash pays for games, surveys, product tests and offers. Stack combines games, surveys and receipt scanning, and pays out to PayPal from about £4.33 with no fee.
Is Mistplay available in the UK?
Yes. In the UK, Mistplay is on Android and iPhone. On iPhone it also has surveys and quizzes, and a MistPass premium subscription at £3.99 a month. Freecash and Stack also run on both iPhone and Android in the UK.
What's the difference between Freecash and Mistplay?
Freecash pays for many kinds of tasks, from games and surveys to product tests and other offers, and in the UK you can cash out to PayPal, gift cards or crypto. Mistplay focuses on playing partner games and pays out in gift cards from its shop. Freecash is run from Berlin and Mistplay from Montréal.
Which app has the lowest minimum cash-out?
Stack's minimum is €5 or the equivalent in your currency (about £4.33), with no fee. At Freecash, the first cash-out needs $25 (may vary by region) and an ID check; after that, PayPal starts at $5 plus fees. Mistplay pays in gift cards.
Can I cash out Freecash, Mistplay or Stack to PayPal?
Stack and Freecash both pay out to PayPal. At Stack it's the only method, from about £4.33 and with no fee. At Freecash, PayPal comes in set amounts from $5 to $200 after your first cash-out, with a 5% fee plus $1 on the $5, $10 and $20 amounts. Mistplay pays in gift cards, and its Google Play listing names PayPal among the brands.
Is Freecash legit?
Freecash is run by Almedia GmbH in Berlin, and its UK App Store provider is Almedia Ops UK LTD. It has 4.6 from 20k ratings on the UK App Store and 4.5 from 589k reviews on Google Play UK. The first cash-out includes an ID check with a selfie. Read recent store reviews about payouts, and use our legit money apps checklist to judge any app yourself.
Do I have to verify my ID or connect an account to cash out?
No ID or selfie check. At Stack you confirm a cash-out with an SMS code and a code sent to your PayPal email. Connecting accounts is optional for earning, and each one raises your multiplier for games, partner surveys and receipt scans. At Freecash, the first cash-out includes an ID check with a selfie.
Can I use several reward apps at the same time?
Generally, yes. Freecash, Mistplay and Stack are separate apps, and using one doesn't stop you from using another. Each has its own terms, though, so read them before you sign up. Keep in mind that your time is then split between several apps.
How does Stack make money if it pays users?
Stack sells market insights to research firms, and you get a share. We never pass on raw data; researchers only get aggregated results. On Android there's also voluntary screen research that you switch on separately and can stop at any time. The details are in our privacy policy.
How fast does a Stack cash-out arrive?
Cash-outs are sent to PayPal in seconds once you reach about £4.33, up to about £433 per cash-out. Payout times depend on PayPal processing and account verification. You confirm each cash-out with an SMS code and a code sent to your PayPal email. Your first payout is reachable in your first week.
