The advent of the Internet gave rise to an entirely new economic system. Apps such as Uber, Lyft, Airbnb, and Etsy, amongst others, have simplified the process of generating supplemental income through the provision of services and facilities, the sale of used or handcrafted goods, and in some cases, the performance of activities that are not particularly out of the ordinary. Here is a list of some of the top applications for iPhone and Android that you can use to make some extra money on the side with a respectable level of effort, or even a minimal amount of effort, depending on the app. 

TaskRabbit 

If you have a particular set of skills, TaskRabbit can help you put your skills to use for those who need assistance with domestic tasks or special home projects. TaskRabbit connects people who have skills with people who have needs. Their list of offered services includes home repair, office jobs, yard maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, moving, and even the complex business of assembling things purchased from IKEA (a company that is a corporate partner of TaskRabbit). Simply click the "become a Tasker" button, register your abilities or talents, and then consumers can search for and purchase your service based on category. TaskRabbit is for individuals who are anxious to give a service that goes beyond the scope of simple automotive delivery, but it does cover those services as well. 

Turo 

To put it succinctly, the Turo app is like Airbnb for auto rentals. Turn allows you to sign up for their service for free, name your rental pricing, and establish guidelines for how others can use your vehicle if you have a car that sits unused for a significant portion of the time in your garage. After that, Turo will have visitors drive your car while they are in town, and the money they generate will be deposited directly into your bank account via Turo. According to the information provided on their website, you get to keep anywhere between 65 and 85 percent of the overall rental fee. 

Instacart 

Are you on your way to the grocery store? Why not pick up somebody else's groceries along with your own and use that money to pay for your own? Through the use of Instacart, customers are able to peruse the selections available at their preferred neighborhood grocery stores and place orders for their groceries to be delivered by other customers who are also out doing their own shopping. Deliverers for Instacart are essentially independent contractors that work as "personal shoppers," and they are compensated on an hourly basis. The website has just just modified its payment system to take into consideration factors such as heavy lifting and huge orders. Customers also have the opportunity to give tips, which are entirely yours to keep regardless of how much they leave. 

SwagBucks 

SwagBucks, in essence, incentivizes ordinary online behavior by offering merchant gift cards or points that may be exchanged for them as a kind of compensation for the user's participation. Members are eligible to receive cash back rebates for a variety of activities, including exploring the web through a SwagBucks-branded site, completing online surveys, viewing movies, and even purchasing online at well-known retail sites. You are unable to exchange your points for actual cash; however, the gift cards come from stores (such as Amazon, Walmart, and Starbucks) that cover virtually every type of buying that you engage in on a regular basis. 

Poshmark 

Poshmark is the equivalent of eBay for the fashion industry. The Poshmark community consists of users who collectively offer millions of items for sale. The majority of these products, despite having been pulled from the depths of the users' closets, are still in excellent shape. Customers conduct searches based on the category of product, the name of the brand, or any number of other criteria, and merchants ship the customers' purchases directly to them. It has been stated that some users earn six figures per year as full-time merchants on Poshmark; hence, even just utilizing the app for part-time selling can enhance part-time profits. Additionally, it has the potential to be a boon for people who make clothes as a hobby.

Conclusion

There are many opportunities for people who want to make some extra money through platforms that connect them with people who are willing to pay for their services. Whether it is through renting out a room in their home or delivering groceries to someone's door, there are options available for those who are interested. With the gig economy on the rise, there are many opportunities for people to make money in their spare time.