I checked out Tester Buddy to see if playing its games is worth your time. The rewards are too low for the hours it takes, and one reader reports withdrawals that were not paid. Below is what I found, and which sites I would pick first.
Not worth your time: low rewards for many hours of play
You earn coins per minute you play mobile games. PayPal from $1, but only in ten countries, and earning takes many hours.
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The short answer
Tester Buddy is not worth your time. You earn coins for playing mobile games, but the earning potential is simply too low: you have to invest a lot of time just to earn a significant amount.
It only has earning opportunities in ten countries. In November 2025, one reader reported that withdrawals stay at “processing” and are not paid. Use one of the sites at the end of this review instead.
- A fun way to earn rewards
- Pays through PayPal
- Low threshold: $1
- Mobile-friendly website without pop-up ads
- Low rewards for the time it takes
- Limited earning opportunities: few games
- Only available in ten countries
- You earn fewer coins the longer you play a game
- One reader reports withdrawals stuck at “processing”
My experience with Tester Buddy
I signed up, looked at the games, the achievements, the referral program and the payout options. This is what I checked, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- October 2025Review first published Oct 6, 2025
- Latest retest
- Checked: games, rewards, payouts
- Payout options
- PayPal onlyThe only option when I tested
- Achievements
- One to unlockPlay 5 games, when I tested
- The games in the member dashboard and the QR code step
- The achievements and the referral program
- The PayPal payout option
- The website on a mobile phone
- The FAQ
- A cashout. My review does not show a payout from Tester Buddy.
- The email support. What I say about support comes from the FAQ and from a reader.
Tester Buddy at a glance
| What it is | Browser-based GPT (Get-Paid-To) site where you test and play mobile games |
|---|---|
| Cost to join | Free |
| Ways to earn | Playing games, achievements, referral program |
| Coin value | 6,999 coins = $1 |
| Minimum cashout | $1 (6,999 coins) |
| Payout methods | PayPal only, when I tested |
| Apps | No app. The website is mobile-friendly, and you play the games on your phone. |
| Where you can earn | US, Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, South Korea, Japan, Turkey and China. You can sign up anywhere, but elsewhere there are no games. |
| Support | A short FAQ and email: [email protected] |
Is Tester Buddy legit and safe?
When I tested it, you could really earn rewards from Tester Buddy. The rewards are low, and one reader reports it no longer pays. Here is what you should know.
- One reader reports unpaid withdrawals
In November 2025, a reader wrote that Tester Buddy used to pay out but no longer does. Withdrawals stayed at “processing”, and every email to support got the same automated reply: you broke the terms and conditions.
- Rewards take very long to earn
A featured game showed a total reward of $30 and 30 coins per minute. To earn it all, you would have to play for around 54 hours.
- Fewer coins the longer you play
The longer you play a game, the fewer coins you receive. Each game also has a maximum, so then you must switch to another game.
- Only ten countries
You can sign up anywhere in the world, but outside the ten countries Tester Buddy works in, you will not find any games to earn from.
My takeIn my opinion, Tester Buddy is not worth your time. Its earning potential is simply too low. You’ll have to invest a lot of time just to earn a significant amount.
Tester Buddy pays too little for your time. These sites in your country are a better choice.
See the best alternativesHow you earn on Tester Buddy
There are 3 ways to earn. Playing games is the main one. Tap one to read more.
Playing gamesCoins per minute
Click “Games” in the dashboard and pick a game. Tester Buddy shows a QR code: scan it with your phone, log in to Tester Buddy there, and install the game. You can skip the QR code by logging in on your phone directly.
You earn a certain number of coins per minute you play. The longer you play, the fewer coins you get, and each game has a maximum. Then you must play a different game. The number of games depends on where you live.
Achievements$5 for 5 games
You unlock achievements by playing the featured games. When I tested it, there was one: play 5 games and get $5. More achievements unlock the longer you use the site.
Referral program3,600 coins each
Share your referral link. When someone signs up through it, you receive 3,600 coins. Your referral does not have to do anything else.
How much can you make?
Not a lot. At first glance, it looks like every game pays a good amount. When I tested it, a featured game offered a total reward of $30. What it does not tell you is that, at 30 coins per minute, you would have to play for around 54 hours to earn it all.
There are also not many games, so the earning opportunities are limited. You are better off spending that time on sites with higher earning potential.
Payout method
| Method | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | $1 (6,999 coins) | The only payout option when I tested. A reader reports withdrawals stuck at “processing” since November 2025. |
The threshold is very low, but the number of coins you need is a bit high, so it still takes time to reach it. For sites that reliably pay through PayPal, see the top sites that pay via PayPal.
What readers told me
This review has 10 comments since 2025: 5 from readers and 5 replies from me. These are the two things readers wrote about.
One reader wrote that Tester Buddy used to pay out but no longer does, and that support only sends an automated reply.
A reader agreed the earning potential is too low, and asked about other ways to earn.
“This is now just a scam app! It used to pay out but doesn’t now and if you email support they just say you broke terms and conditions!”
Mikael: Thanks for sharing your experiences. Can you please tell a bit more about what happened?
“The withdrawals just sit at processing and customer services replies with an automated response saying that you have broken terms and conditions regardless of what you say”
Mikael: Definitely sounds frustrating. Thanks for sharing a bit more so others can see.
Tester Buddy alternatives I have tested
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freecash | Game offers that pay more than most GPT sites | $5 for PayPal, gift cards and crypto | 4.2 / 5 |
| Earnstar | Game offers and surveys that pay more than most GPT sites | $20 the first time, then $5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Snakzy | Android game app that rewards consistent players | Depends on your location and currency | 4.1 / 5 |
| Gemsloot | Featured games that pay the most | $3 for PayPal | 3.8 / 5 |
See the top survey and GPT sites in your country or my list of the top GPT sites.
How I scored Tester Buddy
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. Platform Information.
Tester Buddy scores 32 out of 100. These sites are a better use of your time.
See the best alternativesTester Buddy FAQ
Is Tester Buddy legit?
When I tested it, you could really earn rewards. In November 2025, one reader reported that withdrawals stay at “processing”. The rewards are low for the time it takes, and there are better alternatives.
How much can you earn on Tester Buddy?
Not a lot. A featured game offered $30 in total, but at 30 coins per minute you would have to play for around 54 hours to earn it all.
What is the minimum payout?
$1, which is 6,999 coins, through PayPal. That was the only payout option when I tested.
Which countries can use Tester Buddy?
The US, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, South Korea, Japan, Turkey and China. You can sign up from anywhere, but elsewhere there are no games to earn from.
Is there a Tester Buddy app?
No. The website is mobile-friendly, and you install and play the games on your phone.
How do I contact Tester Buddy?
Check the FAQ, or email [email protected].
Who checked Tester Buddy for this review
If you have any comments, questions, or experiences with Tester Buddy, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
This is now just a scam app! It used to pay out but doesn’t now and if you email support they just say you broke terms and conditions!
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Can you please tell a bit more about what happened?
The withdrawals just sit at processing and customer services replies with an automated response saying that you have broken terms and conditions regardless of what you say (I tested from a different email and sent a blank message and got the exact same response)
Definitely sounds frustrating. Thanks for sharing a bit more so others can see. Always great to hear others experiences also.
Tester Buddy is not worth your time. Its earning potential is simply too low. You’ll have to invest a lot of time just to earn a significant amount.(Just like in any other app that you recommended so far)???
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
As for your last statement, then the earning potential for any method depends a lot on the country you live in. In some countries, some of these free methods can give some nice extra money. And for those who are willing to put in time and effort to build something bigger, I also have plenty of info about opportunities like that.
Yes I know you got plenty of info like that to build something bigger. But I don’t have the money to pay for a course let alone opening a small business.
If your goal is to build a full-time income but do not have the money, you can use free methods to earn enough to start an online business. That is what I did. This is something you can do from anywhere, but it will take time and effort. I have a video about that process here.
Cool,I will make sure to look into it,thank you!
Let me know it goes or if you have any questions.