Learn How to Make Money on Mistplay
Looking for tips on how to make money on Mistplay? Not sure where to get started?
In this Mistplay earning guide, we'll break down how each opportunity on the platform works, ways to maximize your earnings (and waste less time), and more.
But first:
What is Mistplay?

Mistplay is a rewards platform where members can earn money by playing a variety of mobile games. Mobile game developers can utilize the platform's userbase and advertising services to promote their games to new users. Founded in 2016, Mistplay claims to have paid out over $51M in earnings. Learn more.
How Much Money Can You Earn on Mistplay?
Before we get into the earning guide, let's set some expectations. What's the overall earning potential of Mistplay? How much can you actually expect to earn? Is it even worth it?
According to our Mistplay Member Reviews:
Hourly earnings on Mistplay range from $1.00-$2.00/hour. Average hourly earnings are $1.33/hour while median hourly earnings are $1.00/hour.
Monthly earnings range from $10.00-$20.00/month. Average monthly earnings are $13.33/month while median monthly earnings are $10.00/month
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How to Start Earning on Mistplay
If you're brand new to Mistplay, here's the optimal way to get started:
First, before signing up, make sure you meet the requirements:
Requirements 🔎
Minimum Age: | 18 years old |
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Supported Locations: | Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France If Mistplay isn't available where you live, you can sign up for updates on the platform's website. |
Supported Languages: | English, Français, 中文(简体), 한국어 |
Supported Devices: | Android Phone, Android Tablet |
Good to go?
Step 1. Create Your Account
In order to create your Mistplay account you’ll have to log in via Google or Facebook. You may or may not have to confirm your email afterward.

Tip: Sign up here to receive a 200 Unit welcome bonus + 50 bonus Units.
Step 2. Fill Your Profile
Mistplay will ask you to answer some questions after you create your account. You'll need to:
- Enter your birthday and gender
- Pick an avatar
- Allow Mistplay to draw over other apps (this enables the in-game overlay that allows Mistplay to track your gameplay and show your progress)
- Pick your favorite game apps from a list (this helps Mistplay suggest relevant games)

Step 3. Take the Tour
Mistplay will give you a quick walkthrough of how the app works, where things are located, and how you can start earning. Be sure to go through it. It's quick and helpful.
Afterward, take some time to look through the rest of the app and get acquainted with all of the features.
Step 4. Start Earning
When you're ready, install a game from Mistplay, launch it, and start earning!
Remember to enjoy yourself. If you find yourself playing games you hate just to make some cash, maybe reevaluate why you’re using Mistplay. There are plenty of better (and potentially more enjoyable) ways to make money if you’re willing to put in the work.
If you ever need a refresher, come back to this Mistplay review/guide!
Tip: Remember to log into your Mistplay account at least once per year to avoid the inactivity penal
Ways to Make Money on Mistplay
1. Playing Games
Playing games is the main way to earn money on Mistplay.
There are a variety of games available, but your options will vary based on what Mistplay has available at the given time. Your location can also affect your game selection.

To install and play a game:
- Tap on the game you want to install in Mistplay and hit install
- You’ll be taken to the Google Play store where you can then install the game
- Wait for the game to finish installing then launch the game through Mistplay
Important: You must launch the game from the Mistplay app or it won’t record your session. No recorded session = no earnings 🙁
Here's how earning from gameplay works:
As you play games on Mistplay, you’ll earn Game Experience Points (GXP). Earning enough GXP in any particular game will allow you to reach “Checkpoints”. When you reach a checkpoint, you’ll earn Units (the blue jewels pictured above). These can be exchanged for rewards in the Mistplay shop.
You can also earn additional units by earning badges within certain games, playing for multiple days in a row, leveling up your Mistplay account, and making in-app purchases within certain games.
Tips:
- Look for boosted games to maximize your earnings. Don’t bother with games that have 1-3 Jewels as those are low earners.
- After you’ve played a game for 2 hours on Mistplay, you’ll stop earning GXP for that game. So remember to switch to a new one if you want to continue earning!
2. Bonus Tasks
Within the bonus tab on Mistplay, you’ll find a variety of additional ways to earn extra Units, including:
You can quickly find these tasks by going to your profile and tapping the little present icon in the top right.
3. Referrals
Referrals are part of the “bonus tasks” section, but they deserve their own spot in this review as making money with referrals can be quite lucrative.

When you refer someone to Mistplay, you’ll earn 100 units once they cash out their first gift card. They’ll earn a bonus of 50 units as well.
4. Contests
Mistplay holds weekly contests that give you the chance to win 10,000 units. Each contest requires you to complete certain tasks in order to gain entries.

You can quickly see your progress in the Contest by referring to the Ticket icon at the top of the Mistplay app. This shows your number of entries. If you tap the Ticket, you'll be able to see the tasks you need to complete in order to gain your entries.
While this isn't a guaranteed way to make money on Mistplay, it's still nice to have.
5. Mistcodes
Mistcodes are secret codes that give you special rewards like Units and Avatars.
Here’s how to redeem them:
- Visit the Profile tab
- Tap the three dots in the top right corner
- Tap Mistcode
- Enter the Mistcode exactly as it's written (they are case-sensitive)
Tip: Follow Mistplay on social media and subscribe to their newsletter to increase your chances of finding a Mistcode. A free Mistcode you can use right away is “GMATURTLE”.
Mistplay Tips and Tricks to Earn More Money
Ok, now that you know how to make money on Mistplay, let's look at some tips to help you earn more in less time.
1. Utilize the Chat Rooms
There are two chat features on Mistplay. You can either chat with other players by searching their username, or you can join game chat rooms by going to any game and tapping the chat icon at the top.

Game chat rooms can be helpful for learning new strategies or just socializing with other members.
Note: You'll need to reach Checkpoint 5 in any given game to gain access to that game's chatrooms.
2. Check the Leaderboards
Each game has its own leaderboard. To see this, just tap on a game then tap on the trophy icon.

This section shows which players have the most GXP (game experience) within the game you tapped on. Not exactly useful for earning more money, but handy to see how active the game is.
3. Hunt those Badges
Badges are available on some games on Mistplay and they can be an easy way to earn extra units.
To find out if a game has badges, just check the game details page:

The badges that require you to make in-app purchases are a bit annoying, but others can be easy to get.
4. Get Those Streaks Going
As mentioned above, you'll earn bonus units for playing games on Mistplay for multiple consecutive days in a row.
Depending on your account, you'll either receive Units each day you maintain your streak, or you'll receive them at the end of a successful week.

To keep your streak, just launch a game through Mistplay every day. You can quickly see your current streak progress by referring to the Flame icon at the top of the Mistplay app.
5. Make In-App Purchases Count
If you want to fly through a games levels, in-app purchases are a way to do that. But, don't go wasting your money.
If you're going to make an in-app purchase, do it one games that offer Loyalty Gems as cashback. You can see whether or not a game offers Gems by checking its game details page.

After earning some Loyalty Gems, you can use them to unlock content within the Mistplay app, or you can exchange them for units.
- 15 Gems = 100 Units (6.6 Units per Gem)
- 100 Gems = 1000 Units (10 Units per Gem)
Loyalty Gems also contribute to your Mistplay Status:
6. Increase Your Mistplay Status

There are 4 Mistplay Status levels:
- Bronze (everyone starts here)
- Silver
- Gold
- Platinum
As you earn Loyalty Gems, you’ll level up your Status. Higher levels give you better perks on Mistplay including increased Unit and Gem earnings.
However, this expires eventually:
Your Mistplay status will only last for the current month and the next month. So, for example, if you earn Silver status on January 10th, you'll keep that status until the end of Februar
Summary/Quick Tips
- Try to maintain a daily streak for some easy bonus points.
- Play games with higher unit multipliers to increase your hourly earnings.
- Encourage your friends to join and enjoy the platform. Get those referral bonuses!
- Keep an eye out for contests and Mistcodes. To increase your chances of finding Mistcodes, follow Mistplay on social media and subscribe to their newsletter.
- Stay active at least every few months to prevent your account from being closed.
- Once you have played a game for a total of 2 hours, you will no longer earn Game Experience (GXP) for that particular game. To keep earning GXP, it's recommended to switch to a new game after reaching the 2-hour threshold.
How to Cash Out Your Mistplay Earnings
The minimum payout/cash out amount on Mistplay is $0.50 (~152-400 Units). So, you'll need to first earn at least that much before being able to redeem your earnings.
Payouts on Mistplay can be received via Charity Donations, Gift Cards, PayPal, Prepaid Credit Cards or Tango Card.
Note: Payout options may vary depending on your location.
After hitting the payout threshold and/or requesting a cash out, you can expect to receive your reward/earnings right away or within up to 2 days.
Final Thoughts
Hope you found this Mistplay earning guide helpful. You should now have a much better idea of how to make money on Mistplay + all of the different money-making opportunities available on the platform.
If you have any questions, or if there's something we missed, please send us a message!