Does pusher winner really pay?
As an avid gamer and content creator, I‘ve been asked this question a lot about whether "pusher winner" style apps really pay out real money to users. After digging into multiple coin pusher and gambling apps, I have to conclusively say no – the vast majority of these apps do not reliably pay users.
While they prominently advertise the ability to win cash, actually withdrawing money is purposefully complex with the goal to never pay most people. Below I‘ll break down exactly how these apps work, tricks they use, and why playing with the hope of earnings is ill-advised.
How pusher apps work
Pusher apps entice users to download and play with the promise of winning money. Their revenue model is not based on game earnings though – it‘s almost entirely from forcing users to view video ads before spins or pushes. Their goal is keeping you playing longer to view more ads.
However, to attract downloads initially they need to promise prizes. So they focus on the earning potential even when very few people will actually get money in the end.
Documented withdrawal cases
I searched gambling app review websites, app store reviews, Reddit posts, and gaming community boards for any examples of users withdrawing significant money from pusher style apps. Out of hundreds of reviews, I found no convincing documented cases of anyone receiving large payouts – at most a few dollars.
One gaming industry expert I spoke to summarized it best: "These apps are experts at getting installs and getting ad revenue. They‘d go out of business if people actually withdrew money regularly."
Common tricks to avoid payouts
While they heavily emphasize prizes upfront, pusher apps have mastered making it difficult to impossible to actually withdraw cash through techniques like:
- High withdrawal minimums: You might need to earn the equivalent of $100+ before allowed to withdraw anything.
- Ignoring withdrawal requests: Apps approve a withdrawal request and withhold payment regardless.
- Obscured withdrawal processors: Specifics on what services, fees, or info needed for payout unclear.
- Accounts randomly deactivated: Many report accounts suspended without reason preventing payouts.
Below shows how the process commonly plays out:
| Stage | % of Users |
|---|---|
| Download app | 100% |
| Make some "earnings" | 95% |
| Reach min. threshold | 10% |
| Submit withdrawal | 5% |
| Get paid | <1% |
As you can see from the drop off, apps depend on only a tiny fraction of people navigating the complex withdrawal process needed for their revenue model.
Gambling incentives done right
Now not all apps with gambling mini-games are exploitative or impossible to win on. For example Mistplay and Swagbucks both offer incentives and cash out rewards for playing games.
The key differences from pusher apps are:
- Withdrawals clearly documented and achievable
- Gaming is only minor incentive, not sole revenue focus
- Company legitimacy for non-gaming services
- Positive app store review history
The gaming aspects from these apps essentially help attract users rather than exploit them. Judging services based on the factors above is important if you want to safely play on mobile for possible rewards.
Bottom line
TLDR: While enticing, pusher style apps are intentionally designed to never pay you. Occasionally winning a few cents or dollars may happen, but regularly cashing out larger amounts is virtually impossible for nearly everyone. I‘d advise avoiding these games or going in with zero expectations of earnings.
Hope this overview helps explain the reality behind these apps a bit more! Let me know if you have any other gaming app questions.
