EarnOS / ero – We tested this new app and made $6 in minutes (£4.56)
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We’ve been testing a new app called ero by EarnOS, and it’s a pretty interesting one if you like quick, simple ways to pick up a bit of extra cash from your phone.
It’s available on iOS and Android, and instead of surveys or long offers, it pays you for completing short “brand missions” from companies like Disney, HSBC, Adidas, Temu, Baskin-Robbins and more.
We tested it and made $6 (£4.56 at the time of writing) in a matter of minutes just by completing a few quick missions. Once it hit the account, we moved it straight onto the spend card and used it like normal money.
If you want to try it:
Download EarnOS here
Sign up
Complete up to 3 missions per day
Withdraw or spend instantly via their built-in card
What is EarnOS?
EarnOS flips the usual rewards model on its head a bit.
Instead of spending time grinding offers or filling out surveys, you complete short branded interactions called “missions”. These are usually quick, structured tasks like:
Watching a short 30–90 second video
Verifying a simple account (Spotify / Amazon etc.)
Signing up to a brand newsletter
Following a brand on social media
Completing a quick engagement step
Each completed mission pays around $2 instantly, which is credited straight to your account. There are higher paying missions but the simple ones pay $2.
Our test result
We ran a quick test and:
Earned $6 (~£4.56) in just a few minutes (completing Lacoste, Disney & Uber).
Payments landed instantly after each mission
Took under 10 minutes total
Once it hit the account, we transferred it onto the spend card and used it straight away as normal spending — no waiting around for withdrawals.
Daily limit (worth knowing)
You can only complete 3 missions per day, so it’s not something you can binge.
But because each one pays around $2, it still adds up quickly for very little effort if you check in daily.
Cashing out
Once you reach around $5, you can:
Withdraw to your bank account (there was a ~£1 fee here so we used the virtual debit card)
Or use their virtual debit card instantly
The card option is what we tested — it worked straight away and could be spent online like a normal card balance.
What makes it different
Unlike most reward apps, EarnOS focuses on real brand engagement missions rather than traditional offerwalls.
So instead of:
long surveys
app installs
or game grinding
You’re essentially getting paid for very short interactions directly with brands.
It’s a more “direct attention for cash” model, which is why it’s been getting attention recently after raising funding and pitching itself as a new way for brands to reach real users.
More on that here: EarnOS funding article
Brands we saw
During testing we came across missions from:
Disney
HSBC
Adidas
Temu
Baskin-Robbins
Sunglass Hut
Montblanc
Most follow the same simple pattern: complete a quick action → get paid instantly.
Where it’s available
Currently rolling out in:
UK
US
Canada
Australia
Select EU regions
EarnOS FAQ's
Can I buy gift cards with the EarnOS virtual card?
Yes. This is actually how we've been using it.
For example, we had a balance of $22.76, which converted to roughly £17.22 at that day's exchange rate. We used the virtual card details to buy a £17 Tesco gift card through EverUp, which worked perfectly.
As an added bonus, buying gift cards through EverUp also earned us extra cashback, meaning we stacked another reward on top of the EarnOS earnings.
My bank withdrawal is pending. What should I do?
A few users have reported bank withdrawals taking longer than expected.
If you don't want to wait, you can use the virtual debit card instead. We found this to be the quickest option and were able to spend the balance immediately online.
How do I know how much I can spend if my balance is in US dollars?
The virtual card balance is shown in USD.
Simply check the current USD to GBP exchange rate and spend slightly under the converted amount to allow for any small exchange rate movements.
For example:
Balance: $22.76
Exchange rate converted to approximately £17.22
We purchased a £17 gift card, which went through without any issues.
Why do some Connect missions say "Too many rewards claimed"?
Each mission has a limited reward budget set by the brand.
If a mission says "Too many rewards claimed", it usually means all available rewards have already been claimed. Simply try another mission, as new ones appear regularly.
Why won't some accounts connect?
Some Connect missions can occasionally fail or not recognise your account.
We found it can be a little bit of trial and error. During one test, a couple failed, but TikTok, Uber and Instagram all connected successfully, earning $6 in around 5 minutes.
What are the Connect missions?
Connect missions reward you for proving you're an existing user of certain apps or services.
Rather than completing surveys, you simply verify that you have an account with brands such as Uber, Spotify or Amazon. Once the verification is complete, you'll receive the reward if the mission is still available.
Does EarnOS get my passwords?
No.
When you complete a Connect mission, your login credentials are handled by the secure connection provider. EarnOS does not receive your username or password.
Instead, it receives confirmation that you've successfully completed the verification required for that mission.
What information do brands receive?
Brands don't receive your password or access to your account.
Instead, the verification simply confirms that you meet the criteria for the mission (for example, that you have an eligible account). The exact information shared depends on the mission, but it is designed to verify eligibility rather than expose your personal data.
Can I disconnect my accounts afterwards?
Yes.
If you've connected an account for a mission, you can usually revoke that connection afterwards through the provider you authorised, depending on the service used.
Can I unfollow brands after completing a social media mission?
Yes.
For missions that involve following an Instagram or TikTok account, we completed the mission, received the reward, and later unfollowed the account without any issues. Of course, each mission may have its own terms, so it's worth checking if there are any specific requirements.
What exchange rate does the EarnOS virtual card use?
The virtual card balance is shown in US Dollars (USD), not Pounds (GBP), so you'll need to estimate how much you can spend.
From our testing, the conversion rate was very close to the live exchange rate, but there was around a 1% difference once the payment was processed.
For example:
Balance: $22.76
Live exchange rate: ~£17.22
Tesco gift card purchased: £17.00
Remaining balance: $0.06
This suggests the card uses an exchange rate that's very close to the market rate, with roughly a 1% conversion spread.
To avoid declined payments, we recommend spending around 99% of the converted GBP value (or simply round down to the nearest pound if you're making a larger purchase).
We've also found the virtual card works perfectly for buying gift cards online, including through EverUp, allowing you to earn cashback on top of your EarnOS rewards. Here’s a simple calculator to figure out roughly what you can spend:
Payout Calculator
Need the rate? Use XE's USD to GBP converter and copy the first 4 decimal places.
Final thoughts
This is one of those apps that takes a few minutes to understand, but once you’ve done a couple of missions, it becomes very straightforward.
In our test, we made $6 (~£4.56) in minutes, moved it onto the spend card, and used it immediately — which is about as frictionless as these things get.
There’s a daily cap of 3 missions, but if you’re happy to check in once a day, it’s an easy add-on to have running in the background.
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