- On this page you'll find all the best ways to make money in your
spare time whilst at university based on our own experience. We'll keep
adding new ways to this page so go ahead and bookmark it. And please do
share your own ideas in the comments!
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No-risk matched betting
Hands down the quickest way to make a lot of money (well, without breaking the law). Lots of students have genuinely made £100s from this technique. It's completely legal, risk free, tax free, and anyone over 18 in the UK can do it (Not in UK? Skip to no. 2).
It works by taking advantage of free bets regularly offered by betting sites through 'matching' them at a betting exchange. Matched betting eliminates the risk (you are betting both for and against a certain outcome).
This leaves you being able to squeeze out the free bet, which can be as much as £100. Multiply this by how many betting sites there are and you can quite easily come away with a profit of a few hundred pounds.
Owen walks you through how to make your first £13 profit (using a real life example) in this gem of a guide to matched betting. If you know of any better way to make £50/hr sitting at home, please let us know! -
Online surveys
An increasingly popular way for students to make money is to fill out online surveys in their spare time. Research companies are always recruiting new members worldwide to answer surveys and test new products.
For a few minutes of form filling, you can make a couple of quid which is paid as cash or rewards. You can bag up to £3 ($5) for some surveys!
A few good ones to try are: Toluna, LifePoints, InboxPounds, Onepoll, i-Say, Opinion Outpost, Panel Opinion, The Opinion Panel, YouGov, Pinecone, SurveyBods, Hiving, Panel Base, Maru Voice, Prolific, Valued Opinions, Survey Junkie, New Vista.
Also sign up for Swagbucks which rewards you for surveys as well as simply surfing the web, watching videos and playing games.
Update: See our new full guide to the best paid online surveys! -
Paid for searching the web
Interested in earning cash for doing what you already do online? This has to be one of the easiest methods of making money online without really any effort or change in your behaviour.
This innovative idea by Qmee.com rewards you for searching in Google, Bing or Yahoo. You just install a simple add-on to your browser and when you conduct a search there may be a few sponsored results alongside your normal search.
Each Qmee result has a cash reward attached - if you are interested in it simply click on it and collect your reward.
The best thing is there is no minimum to cashout - our first one was just 72p wired to our Paypal account. You also have the option to donate it to charity.
Sign up now for free and start earning from your own searches! Click here to start. -
Online market trading
Whilst this isn't necessarily an easy way to make money, investing in stock markets can be lucrative if you learn to do it properly and safely. By the same token, you may suffer significant losses if you don't take it seriously.
Today there is no need to fund the yachts of Wolf of Wall Street style stock brokers. You can do it all yourself with the help of online market trading platforms.
Having spent many hours researching this new opportunity, I've been experimenting with the two biggest platforms: Plus500 and eToro.com. Both offer free practice accounts.
Overall I prefer eToro with over 8 million users worldwide. It has been featured in a BBC 2 documentary "Traders: Millions by the Minute" and recently began sponsoring several Premier League football clubs.
One of the best things on eToro is the CopyTrader feature. This lets you literally see, follow and copy the investments of other top performing traders.
Follow George's complete guide to trading on eToro to learn more. I think $200 is a good amount to get the most out of the learning curve by trying out a few different markets. If nothing else you'll learn a great deal about various investments and industries.
Please be aware that all trading involves risk. 66% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice. -
Start your own website
Interested in generating passive income? You need a website. It's THE way to make money while you sleep.
Starting a website with Bluehost takes less than 20 minutes, costs hardly anything and can be done by an 82 year-old. It only takes a bit of plugging on social media to get your first visitors, and there are plenty of ways to monetise your site.
Save the Student is just one example of a successful website, started at university by Owen Burek in his first year, which has since grown into a full-time and sizable enterprise.
Read Owen's step-by-step guide on how to start a website in 20 minutes. It's really one of the best assets you can have. -
Review websites & apps for cash
Well it seems like you're pretty nifty with a web browser, so perhaps it's time to turn pro and browse websites as a paid and fun job!
Introducing UserTesting.com - a new platform that pays everyday people to review all kinds of websites. Each review takes around 20 minutes and bags you $10 (£6.50) via Paypal.
Simply sign up here, complete a test review and look forward to receiving websites in your inbox. -
The 'Disney Vault' secret
Credit: Walt Disney Pictures Inc.
To keep demand high across generations, Disney Studios carefully restrict the supply of some home release classics. They are locked away in the 'vault' for 8-10 years before being released for a short unspecified time.
Buy them in this window at normal retail price and you can turn a nice profit when they go off sale for another decade or so.
For example, in 2011 you could buy Beauty and the Beast on Blu-ray 3D for just £24.99. In just a couple of years it was on Amazon for a staggering £74.99!
Importantly, not all Disney releases are subject to the vault and only the true classics will maintain such demand.
Right now there are just 2 titles out of the vault which I would recommend snapping up. They are Bambi Diamond Edition Blu-ray and The Lion King Diamond Edition Blu-ray. -
'Get Paid To' sites
Similar to making money from online surveys, GPT sites reward you in cash and vouchers for completing various offers or activities online.
The most popular sites today are Toluna, Swagbucks and InboxPounds.
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Become a delivery rider or driver
Got a bicycle, motorbike or car? What about a Smartphone? That's all you need to make some extra money by delivering food or people whenever you've got some spare time.
Sign up to delivery specialist companies like Deliveroo who are always on the hunt for new riders. They allow you total flexibility to work when you want, delivering food from restaurants to the customers' door. You can make up to £16 an hour.
Double-up your opportunities by directly contacting local takeaways and bigger chains like Dominos to see if they have any delivery jobs going. -
Write and publish a Kindle eBook
If students are good at anything, it's researching and writing. With the Amazon Kindle store, anyone can publish an eBook and make money.
And the Kindle app is now available on almost any device (laptops, iPads, smartphones and yes, Kindles) so your global market is huge!
List your book for £1.49 - £6.99 and you earn 70% of the sale. Considering Amazon is the ultimate selling machine (and remember people are looking to spend), that is a fantastic deal.
The key to success with eBooks is to create value, and write non-fiction. Simply bundling information you have researched and compiled on a common problem (eg. 'secrets' to finding a job) and then presenting it in an easy to digest format (an eBook) justifies someone spending a few quid on it.
Another big tip is to have a great cover designed (browse these) so it stands out, and once your book is live on the Kindle store it's really important to get some reviews so it shows up higher in results. Encourage readers to leave an honest review at the end of your book.
The best thing about this lucrative idea is that once you've invested the time (say 20 hours), you'll earn a passive income for years to come! For a step-by-step guide to publishing and earning with eBooks, see "How to write a nonfiction eBook in 21 days". -
Affiliate marketing
If you've got a good presence on social media or perhaps you even have a blog or website, you can start bringing in money immediately by promoting all sorts of companies, products, services and offers online.
Sign up as a publisher on the Awin network, check their offers blog or browse the merchant listings to find something you think your friends would be interested in, grab your affiliate link and share it. If someone buys (can be within up to 90 days) using your link you'll make a nice commission.
To take it a step further, set up a website (read our guide) or a topical Facebook page and invite all your friends to join it and post your affiliate offers on there. -
Mobile phone recycling
You can earn good money and help the environment by recycling your old mobile phones and other unused devices. Maybe ask your parents if they have any lying around too.
Head to our page on making money from old phones for the best companies to use and how to ensure you get all the cash quoted to you online.
Lets Write Mysteries
Monday, June 17, 2019
12 easy ways to make money quickly
How to Make Money with Your Blog in 2019
You want to make money, right? Of course you do. Everyone wants – and
needs -to make money. So you started a blog since you’ve heard it’s an
easy way to make cash, but you’re not quite sure how to actually make
money doing it. Or maybe you already have a blog and you’re exploring
ways to monetize it.
No matter which group you’re in, making money with a blog – whether it’s a hobby blog or a business blog –is possible. It’s not a get rich quick ordeal, but if you do it right, you could make enough to support your family and more. Let’s dive in and see how you can make a profit with your blog.
Selling private ads can come in the form of banners, buttons, or links. You can even make money writing sponsored posts where you write about or give a review of an advertiser’s product or service. Another option is to write an underwritten post or series, which is where you can write about any topic, but the advertiser pays for a “Brought to you by” mention in the content.
The ways you make money with this can vary. For instance, you might charge a one-time fee for a link within a post. If you are hosting banner ads, you might charge your partner monthly.
Bonus tip: To maximize your income, you can also choose to sell sponsorship space in your email newsletters (here are 5 best email marketing software), podcasts, and videos.
The possibilities are practically endless when it comes to developing a business blog. You could sell hand-made products, books, manufactured products, and so much more. Or you might already have a business and decide to start a blog to convert loyal customers.
Lets say, for example, that you refurbish and resell used smartphones out of your home. You could use a blog to attract visitors to your website where you list your current phones for sale. Your blog might cover topics about DIY refurbishing. On one level, it seems counterintuitive because you want people to buy your phones, but it also helps you build a brand and gain recognition. Social media guru Jay Baer explains the concept on Copyblogger:
I was at a conference a few years ago, and this is where I first sort of started thinking about this concept, and their founder, Robert Johnson, was speaking…
He said, “Well our best customers are the people that think they can fix it themselves.”
But eventually you are going to get out of your depth either on that project on a project down the road, at which point who are you going to call? Are you going to call somebody randomly that you discovered on Google or are you going to call the guys who you just watched their logo in the corner of a 14-minute instructional video?
This concept can also be applied to services in all types of industries. For instance, if you offered electronic repair services as opposed to physical products, you could still use the same blogging concept to increase brand awareness and convert more clients.
The key here is that your exclusive membership has to be more valuable than something your visitors can find for free somewhere else, so be sure you’re developing something of value and worth the price.
Once you have that authority, people might approach you to co-author a book on debt management, or you could charge to speak at conferences or to run employee financial training days.
This certainly isn’t a direct form of making money blogging, but it has worked for many well-known bloggers, and it can work for you, too. If you’re looking for a direct revenue stream, popular blogs have sold for 4-7 figures (sometimes more) by selling their branding and content.
The biggest thing to keep in mind is that making money blogging is not possible by putting your site up and letting it sit there. The “if you build it, they will come” mentality doesn’t work here, so be sure you’re willing to put in the time. Most bloggers don’t see a spike of income for several months (sometimes years) after starting their blog. Before you dive too deep into blogging, remember these little bits of advice:
Create Quality Content
You are not going to make any money from your blog if people don’t read it. After all, your readers are the ones who are going to make you money, whether they’re clicking on your ads or buying your products. Always put your readers first.
Don’t Spend Your Time Exclusively on Your Blog
Developing a successful blog has a lot to do with building relationships. That can include relationships with sponsors, affiliate partners, or simply other bloggers who will direct traffic to your blog. Be sure some of your time is spent on forums and other blogs (or whatever works for you) to build these relationships and your blog.
Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment
Not all of these tips and avenues of income are going to work for you. Don’t be afraid to tweak your methods to see what works best for you and your readers.
Making money blogging can take a lot of persistence, but it can pay off in the long-run if you’re starting out from scratch. Just remember that you don’t have to use all of these money-making avenues at once. Consider what other people in your industry are doing, and start from there.
Over time, you will learn what works for you and what doesn’t. If you’re looking to make money from your blog, which option will you start with?
Let me know in the comment section
No matter which group you’re in, making money with a blog – whether it’s a hobby blog or a business blog –is possible. It’s not a get rich quick ordeal, but if you do it right, you could make enough to support your family and more. Let’s dive in and see how you can make a profit with your blog.
Monetize with CPC or CPM Ads
One of the most common ways bloggers make money is through placing ads on their site. There are two popular types of ads:- CPC/PPC Ads: Cost per click (also called pay per click) ads are usually banners that you place in your content or sidebar. Each time a reader clicks on the ad, you are paid for that click.
- CPM Ads: CPM Ads, or “cost per 1,000 impressions,” are ads that pay you a fixed amount of money based on how many people view your ad.
Sell Private Ads
Working with advertising networks isn’t your only option when it comes to selling ads. If you end up with enough traffic, advertisers may come directly to you and ask you to place their ad on your site. You can also contact advertisers yourself. The biggest difference from the above mentioned option is that there is no middle man, which means you can set your own ad rates.Selling private ads can come in the form of banners, buttons, or links. You can even make money writing sponsored posts where you write about or give a review of an advertiser’s product or service. Another option is to write an underwritten post or series, which is where you can write about any topic, but the advertiser pays for a “Brought to you by” mention in the content.
The ways you make money with this can vary. For instance, you might charge a one-time fee for a link within a post. If you are hosting banner ads, you might charge your partner monthly.
Bonus tip: To maximize your income, you can also choose to sell sponsorship space in your email newsletters (here are 5 best email marketing software), podcasts, and videos.
Include Affiliate Links in Your Content
Affiliate marketing is also another great tool for monetizing your blog. Here is how affiliate marketing works:- An advertiser has a product she wants to sell. She agrees to give you a commission from each sale if the buyer is coming from your site.
- She gives you a unique link that tracks your affiliate code. That way, she knows when a buyer used your link to make a purchase.
- You include your affiliate link on your site. You can do this directly in the content or through banner ads. If a reader clicks on your unique link and buys the product you have recommended, you earn a percentage of what she purchased.
Sell Digital Products
If you would rather not advertise other people’s products on your site, or if you are looking for another stream of income, consider selling digital products. This can include items like:- eBooks
- Online courses/workshops
- Images, video, or music people can use in their own content
- Apps, plugins, or themes
Use it as a Content Marketing Tool for Your Business
It is also possible to sell physical products on your blog and to make money that way. Instead of thinking of it as making money from your blog, however, think of your blog as a content marketing tool that will drive visitors to your business website.The possibilities are practically endless when it comes to developing a business blog. You could sell hand-made products, books, manufactured products, and so much more. Or you might already have a business and decide to start a blog to convert loyal customers.
Lets say, for example, that you refurbish and resell used smartphones out of your home. You could use a blog to attract visitors to your website where you list your current phones for sale. Your blog might cover topics about DIY refurbishing. On one level, it seems counterintuitive because you want people to buy your phones, but it also helps you build a brand and gain recognition. Social media guru Jay Baer explains the concept on Copyblogger:
I was at a conference a few years ago, and this is where I first sort of started thinking about this concept, and their founder, Robert Johnson, was speaking…
He said, “Well our best customers are the people that think they can fix it themselves.”
But eventually you are going to get out of your depth either on that project on a project down the road, at which point who are you going to call? Are you going to call somebody randomly that you discovered on Google or are you going to call the guys who you just watched their logo in the corner of a 14-minute instructional video?
This concept can also be applied to services in all types of industries. For instance, if you offered electronic repair services as opposed to physical products, you could still use the same blogging concept to increase brand awareness and convert more clients.
Sell Memberships
Another option to make money is to sell memberships to exclusive corners of your website. For instance, a career blog might charge $10 per month for users to gain access to their job board. A startup business blog might sell memberships to their forums where people can get personalized advice about their business.The key here is that your exclusive membership has to be more valuable than something your visitors can find for free somewhere else, so be sure you’re developing something of value and worth the price.
Use it to Build Your Credibility
Blogging to build credibility can lead to many money-making opportunities. For instance, let us say you start a blog in the finance industry. People start reading your content, and your blog becomes very popular. You are now a recognized figure in the finance industry.Once you have that authority, people might approach you to co-author a book on debt management, or you could charge to speak at conferences or to run employee financial training days.
This certainly isn’t a direct form of making money blogging, but it has worked for many well-known bloggers, and it can work for you, too. If you’re looking for a direct revenue stream, popular blogs have sold for 4-7 figures (sometimes more) by selling their branding and content.
The biggest thing to keep in mind is that making money blogging is not possible by putting your site up and letting it sit there. The “if you build it, they will come” mentality doesn’t work here, so be sure you’re willing to put in the time. Most bloggers don’t see a spike of income for several months (sometimes years) after starting their blog. Before you dive too deep into blogging, remember these little bits of advice:
Create Quality Content
You are not going to make any money from your blog if people don’t read it. After all, your readers are the ones who are going to make you money, whether they’re clicking on your ads or buying your products. Always put your readers first.
Don’t Spend Your Time Exclusively on Your Blog
Developing a successful blog has a lot to do with building relationships. That can include relationships with sponsors, affiliate partners, or simply other bloggers who will direct traffic to your blog. Be sure some of your time is spent on forums and other blogs (or whatever works for you) to build these relationships and your blog.
Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment
Not all of these tips and avenues of income are going to work for you. Don’t be afraid to tweak your methods to see what works best for you and your readers.
Making money blogging can take a lot of persistence, but it can pay off in the long-run if you’re starting out from scratch. Just remember that you don’t have to use all of these money-making avenues at once. Consider what other people in your industry are doing, and start from there.
Over time, you will learn what works for you and what doesn’t. If you’re looking to make money from your blog, which option will you start with?
Let me know in the comment section
Friday, June 14, 2019
Fortnite Summer Block Party
Introducing the Fortnite Summer Block Party - a two-day event at the
Forum in Inglewood, California celebrating the Fortnite community along
with some of your favorite creators and celebrities, like Ninja, Brendon
Urie of Panic! At The Disco, Dillon Francis, Cray and Jordan Fisher.
On Saturday, June 15, watch celebrities and your favorite streamers battle it out in the first ever Creative tournament! Eight teams of four will be fighting for fame on a new player-made game, designed specially for this event.
ntroducing the Fortnite Summer Block Party - a two-day event at the Forum in Inglewood, California celebrating the Fortnite community along with some of your favorite creators and celebrities, like Ninja, Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco, Dillon Francis, Cray and Jordan Fisher.
On Saturday, June 15, watch celebrities and your favorite streamers battle it out in the first ever Creative tournament! Eight teams of four will be fighting for fame on a new player-made game, designed specially for this event.
On Sunday, June 16, the Fortnite Celebrity Pro-Am returns! Find out which team will take home the Victory Royale, LIVE.
Tickets to attend the Summer Block Party start at $35. That’ll get you access to both days of activities, including the Fortnite Fan Festival! Get your tickets HERE.
Meet more than 20 of your favorite Fortnite characters including Peely, Fishstick, and Brite Bomber. Glide on the island’s ziplines, visit the Pirate Ship, or play a round of Fortnite Mini Golf. Get your fill at the Durr Burger, Pizza Pete’s, Sofdeez Ice Cream Shop and other in-game eateries brought to life. You can even complete a real-world Battle Pass to earn collectible swag.
Can’t make it in person? Don’t worry. We’ll be streaming both days on Twitch, YouTube, Mixer and more, so you can watch from the comfort of your favorite drop point.
We’ll have more details to share over the coming weeks. Keep an eye on our social channels for more information.
On Sunday, June 16, the Fortnite Celebrity Pro-Am returns! Find out which team will take home the Victory Royale, LIVE.
ntroducing the Fortnite Summer Block Party - a two-day event at the Forum in Inglewood, California celebrating the Fortnite community along with some of your favorite creators and celebrities, like Ninja, Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco, Dillon Francis, Cray and Jordan Fisher.
On Saturday, June 15, watch celebrities and your favorite streamers battle it out in the first ever Creative tournament! Eight teams of four will be fighting for fame on a new player-made game, designed specially for this event.
On Sunday, June 16, the Fortnite Celebrity Pro-Am returns! Find out which team will take home the Victory Royale, LIVE.
Tickets to attend the Summer Block Party start at $35. That’ll get you access to both days of activities, including the Fortnite Fan Festival! Get your tickets HERE.
Meet more than 20 of your favorite Fortnite characters including Peely, Fishstick, and Brite Bomber. Glide on the island’s ziplines, visit the Pirate Ship, or play a round of Fortnite Mini Golf. Get your fill at the Durr Burger, Pizza Pete’s, Sofdeez Ice Cream Shop and other in-game eateries brought to life. You can even complete a real-world Battle Pass to earn collectible swag.
Can’t make it in person? Don’t worry. We’ll be streaming both days on Twitch, YouTube, Mixer and more, so you can watch from the comfort of your favorite drop point.
We’ll have more details to share over the coming weeks. Keep an eye on our social channels for more information.
Tickets to attend the Summer Block Party start at $35. That’ll get you access to both days of activities, including the Fortnite Fan Festival! Get your tickets.
Meet more than 20 of your favorite Fortnite characters including Peely, Fishstick, and Brite Bomber. Glide on the island’s ziplines, visit the Pirate Ship, or play a round of Fortnite Mini Golf. Get your fill at the Durr Burger, Pizza Pete’s, Sofdeez Ice Cream Shop and other in-game eateries brought to life. You can even complete a real-world Battle Pass to earn collectible swag.
Can’t make it in person? Don’t worry. We’ll be streaming both days on Twitch, YouTube, Mixer and more, so you can watch from the comfort of your favorite drop point.
We’ll have more details to share over the coming weeks. Keep an eye on our social channels for more information.
On Saturday, June 15, watch celebrities and your favorite streamers battle it out in the first ever Creative tournament! Eight teams of four will be fighting for fame on a new player-made game, designed specially for this event.
ntroducing the Fortnite Summer Block Party - a two-day event at the Forum in Inglewood, California celebrating the Fortnite community along with some of your favorite creators and celebrities, like Ninja, Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco, Dillon Francis, Cray and Jordan Fisher.
On Saturday, June 15, watch celebrities and your favorite streamers battle it out in the first ever Creative tournament! Eight teams of four will be fighting for fame on a new player-made game, designed specially for this event.
On Sunday, June 16, the Fortnite Celebrity Pro-Am returns! Find out which team will take home the Victory Royale, LIVE.
Tickets to attend the Summer Block Party start at $35. That’ll get you access to both days of activities, including the Fortnite Fan Festival! Get your tickets HERE.
Meet more than 20 of your favorite Fortnite characters including Peely, Fishstick, and Brite Bomber. Glide on the island’s ziplines, visit the Pirate Ship, or play a round of Fortnite Mini Golf. Get your fill at the Durr Burger, Pizza Pete’s, Sofdeez Ice Cream Shop and other in-game eateries brought to life. You can even complete a real-world Battle Pass to earn collectible swag.
Can’t make it in person? Don’t worry. We’ll be streaming both days on Twitch, YouTube, Mixer and more, so you can watch from the comfort of your favorite drop point.
We’ll have more details to share over the coming weeks. Keep an eye on our social channels for more information.
On Sunday, June 16, the Fortnite Celebrity Pro-Am returns! Find out which team will take home the Victory Royale, LIVE.
ntroducing the Fortnite Summer Block Party - a two-day event at the Forum in Inglewood, California celebrating the Fortnite community along with some of your favorite creators and celebrities, like Ninja, Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco, Dillon Francis, Cray and Jordan Fisher.
On Saturday, June 15, watch celebrities and your favorite streamers battle it out in the first ever Creative tournament! Eight teams of four will be fighting for fame on a new player-made game, designed specially for this event.
On Sunday, June 16, the Fortnite Celebrity Pro-Am returns! Find out which team will take home the Victory Royale, LIVE.
Tickets to attend the Summer Block Party start at $35. That’ll get you access to both days of activities, including the Fortnite Fan Festival! Get your tickets HERE.
Meet more than 20 of your favorite Fortnite characters including Peely, Fishstick, and Brite Bomber. Glide on the island’s ziplines, visit the Pirate Ship, or play a round of Fortnite Mini Golf. Get your fill at the Durr Burger, Pizza Pete’s, Sofdeez Ice Cream Shop and other in-game eateries brought to life. You can even complete a real-world Battle Pass to earn collectible swag.
Can’t make it in person? Don’t worry. We’ll be streaming both days on Twitch, YouTube, Mixer and more, so you can watch from the comfort of your favorite drop point.
We’ll have more details to share over the coming weeks. Keep an eye on our social channels for more information.
Tickets to attend the Summer Block Party start at $35. That’ll get you access to both days of activities, including the Fortnite Fan Festival! Get your tickets.
Meet more than 20 of your favorite Fortnite characters including Peely, Fishstick, and Brite Bomber. Glide on the island’s ziplines, visit the Pirate Ship, or play a round of Fortnite Mini Golf. Get your fill at the Durr Burger, Pizza Pete’s, Sofdeez Ice Cream Shop and other in-game eateries brought to life. You can even complete a real-world Battle Pass to earn collectible swag.
Can’t make it in person? Don’t worry. We’ll be streaming both days on Twitch, YouTube, Mixer and more, so you can watch from the comfort of your favorite drop point.
We’ll have more details to share over the coming weeks. Keep an eye on our social channels for more information.
Thursday, June 13, 2019
12 Best Games like PUBG Mobile for Android and iOS
Player Unknown’s battleground, nicknamed PUBG gained popularity in
late 2017 with around 5 million active players and over 25 million
copies being sold worldwide. Fast Forward to 2018, owing to its
popularity, PUBG mobile, a portable device version was released in
China. Since then the Android and iOS gaming segment has been flooded
with similar PvP(Player vs Player) survival games. Games like PUBG
Mobile have tasted a fair amount of success, owing to two key reasons.
One is the fact that the PUBG Mobile was released in the Mandarin language initially (now in English and other languages as well). And, other being its heavy inefficient game engine, prone to bugs and game lag. Both of them were fairly quickly corrected and the game gained popularity just like its PC, Console counterpart in a very short time.
Battle Royale, a genre of game which consists of survival and exploration niche of gaming with the last man standing. Its origin can be traced back to ARMA and Minecraft, where its first mods sprouted, owing to The Hunger Game’s movie popularity.
ALSO READ: PUBG Download: Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Xbox, And PlayStation
The game may seem like PUBG but it is fairly good on many fronts. You can customize your character according to your liking before gearing up for the game.
Before you battle against on a terrain map with a maximum of 120 players. you get a quick tutorial which trains you the intricacies of the game. The tutorial can take as long as 10minutes, which is, of course, skippable at any point in time. I wouldn’t advise doing that because it is fairly intuitive and fun to learn, given the endless possibilities that you will face while playing this game on a large terrain map.
Terrain map is humongous in size. You might need vehicles
to reach different parts of the map. Talking about vehicles, you have
moto boats for water, motorcycles and trucks, cars for onshore logistics
You can play solo, Duo or Squad. The servers are located in Asia, Europe, America and Europe so Internet lag shouldn’t be much of an issue. I got a South East Asian server with a ping of 150 MS which was playable without any hiccup.
Training and tutorial were fairly easy to understand tutorial, which took me 8-10mins of assisted gaming to a get a game of the general gameplay. You can play in a 20 player game, which can last up to 20 mins on a map.
The game has Single tap fight option. You equip yourself with different weapons and accessories to increase the chances of winning the duel against an opponent. There are over 600 weapons to chose from.
There is no Medkit like a classic battle royale game. You rely on your cooking skills in the game to heal yourself. Occasional discovery of Ocean Potion can do the trick as well.
This game has grown into a cult fan following among the good old fashioned interactive fiction gaming aficionados where a gamer had to type their decisions and proceed forward
This Battle Royale game is played against 49 players in a 10-minute game, which is ideal for a quick game. Short duration games are good for players who don’t like camping, which is disliked by many aggressive players.
Free Fire is a game like PUBG Mobile with same the kind of gameplay and open world aesthetics. Matchmaking is pretty swift and took me around 10-12 seconds to get a match.
You get dropped from the sky with a parachute and has the option to swerve in your own direction to land. Squad size can be as big as 4 players.
The thing that will keep me engaged in this game is their “Death Race” mode. The mode where 2-player team squads on a vehicle, collective powerful boosters for survival before their opponents get to them.
Download: Android, iOS
It has three modes: Single, Team and Zombie
You drop from a helicopter in the sky. Matchmaking is fairly quick. There are no direction buttons on the screen, you can tap anywhere and an on demand direction wheel will appear where under the finger.
When you hit the play button in the main menu, a bus arrives. A scientist in a radioactive suit ges off and stabs you in the back and gets you to the waiting ground from where you board the drop Helicopter after a wait that can last upto 75 seconds.
The Zombie mode doesn’t seem to work for me or my friends. I have reported the issue to the developer, awaiting acknowledgment.
The biggest downside I could find after an hour of gameplay is the unskippable video ad of 28-30 seconds after every game.
You get all the guns available in Counter Strike plus rocket launchers among the crazy mods that they keep on adding.
The game’s menu is as simple as it gets. When you hit the RIGHT ARROW button, it takes you to a lobby list. You can either join the lobbies with vacant slots or start your own.
When you join the lobby and game starts, you get the option of joining either of the teams. Blue or Red. The game length is set manually by the lobby leader. It can be as long as 20 minutes.
Both team get 1 point each for killing opponent’s teammate. At the end of map length, the team with maximum points is deemed as the winner.
There are no ranks or leadership boards. Its a casual team vs team game.
Did I forget to mention that its crossplatform? meaning it can be played with players, friends on other platforms like iOS.
You are pitted against upto 26 players in an open world with ma ap based on serene and beautiful places around the world. The mountains and attention to vegetation movement is highly emphasized as I observed playing it for the first time.
When you launch the game, a menu with an option to set nick name appears. Then you get a list of servers with vacant slots to join.
You jump into the server and loot from already dead player’s body, which is NSFW for many, which is why I think its rated PG 16.
There is a Safe circle which you have to reach as the play area gets smaller with time. Failure to do that you will suffer from damage which will reduce your health and eventually lead to death if failed to reach the Safe Circle.
You can also play in additional modes, such as Firework Night where you only have firework weapons to fight enemies. Occasional shield modes where you get immunity from weapons for a short period of time
Download: Android, iOS
This game is developed by NetEase Games.
Visual of this game is just amazing and it is well known for its smooth gameplay and high graphics.
Explore the large and deep-laid map of this game! Upgrade your hero/character, equip your house, loot abandoned territories, hunt wild animals and other survivors.
While this game might be a bit different to PUBG Mobile. but you will surely love to play it.
In this Game, Over the course of 20 minutes, the playable area contracts, forcing survivors into a fight to the death. The last man standing.
Similar to PUBG, the game starts with 100 players and then they compete with each other to become the last men standing. Unlike PUBG , this game has a comical look to it’s characters, environments, and even weapons.
Call of Duty Mobile features a decent collection of competitive game modes, deathly weapons, and many classic maps.
Found your PUBG Mobile style alternative?
There are a lot of battle royale games in the mobile gaming market other than PUBG Mobile, the market leader but one question stands out if it is perfect that you need to ask yourself. Which game is best for me? Although I laid out the good and bad about probably the best games like PUBG mobile, it all boils down to your preference and liking for it.
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One is the fact that the PUBG Mobile was released in the Mandarin language initially (now in English and other languages as well). And, other being its heavy inefficient game engine, prone to bugs and game lag. Both of them were fairly quickly corrected and the game gained popularity just like its PC, Console counterpart in a very short time.
Battle Royale, a genre of game which consists of survival and exploration niche of gaming with the last man standing. Its origin can be traced back to ARMA and Minecraft, where its first mods sprouted, owing to The Hunger Game’s movie popularity.
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Here are the Games like PUBG Mobile, Battle Royale genre that you can give a try.
1. Rules of Survival
Among the prominent leaders in this segment are the Rules of Survival. The PC version of this game is fairly popular as well among the old machine users. Among the list of games like PUBG Mobile, this is the closest I could find.The game may seem like PUBG but it is fairly good on many fronts. You can customize your character according to your liking before gearing up for the game.
Before you battle against on a terrain map with a maximum of 120 players. you get a quick tutorial which trains you the intricacies of the game. The tutorial can take as long as 10minutes, which is, of course, skippable at any point in time. I wouldn’t advise doing that because it is fairly intuitive and fun to learn, given the endless possibilities that you will face while playing this game on a large terrain map.
You can play solo, Duo or Squad. The servers are located in Asia, Europe, America and Europe so Internet lag shouldn’t be much of an issue. I got a South East Asian server with a ping of 150 MS which was playable without any hiccup.
- What I liked
– 8×8 KM map with the presence of vehicles for transportation
– Easier weapons loot with the presence of MIRACLE boxes that glow like Infinity stones all around the map. You can equip yourself with enough weapons to defend before engaging with enemies in a fire-power battle. - What I did not like
– Inability to choose a region of server or map.
2. Black Survival
An extremely light game with the size of mere 53 MB (and 120 MB in-game update). The game is not an open world, however, it has a real-time strategic role play game with a map to reach different parts of the place.Training and tutorial were fairly easy to understand tutorial, which took me 8-10mins of assisted gaming to a get a game of the general gameplay. You can play in a 20 player game, which can last up to 20 mins on a map.
The game has Single tap fight option. You equip yourself with different weapons and accessories to increase the chances of winning the duel against an opponent. There are over 600 weapons to chose from.
There is no Medkit like a classic battle royale game. You rely on your cooking skills in the game to heal yourself. Occasional discovery of Ocean Potion can do the trick as well.
This game has grown into a cult fan following among the good old fashioned interactive fiction gaming aficionados where a gamer had to type their decisions and proceed forward
- What I liked
– Presence of vehicles for easy movement across the map
– Easy weapon drops. Weapons are easy to find on the map, unlike other games. - What I did not like
– Shooting crosshair movement. The game is in development so we should give them leeway
3. Free Fire
It is published by Garena, a gaming platform giant in Asia. Since 2009, they have been publishing games in different genres.This Battle Royale game is played against 49 players in a 10-minute game, which is ideal for a quick game. Short duration games are good for players who don’t like camping, which is disliked by many aggressive players.
- What I liked
– Presence of vehicles for easy movement across the map
– Easy weapon drops. Weapons are easy to find on the map, unlike other games. - What I did not like
– Shooting crosshair movement. The game is in development so we should give them leeway
Free Fire is a game like PUBG Mobile with same the kind of gameplay and open world aesthetics. Matchmaking is pretty swift and took me around 10-12 seconds to get a match.
You get dropped from the sky with a parachute and has the option to swerve in your own direction to land. Squad size can be as big as 4 players.
The thing that will keep me engaged in this game is their “Death Race” mode. The mode where 2-player team squads on a vehicle, collective powerful boosters for survival before their opponents get to them.
Download: Android, iOS
4. Pixel’s Unknown BattleGround
You might experience a bit of Minecraft nostalgia if you play this one. Fans of a blocky pixel might find this game really hiting home.It has three modes: Single, Team and Zombie
You drop from a helicopter in the sky. Matchmaking is fairly quick. There are no direction buttons on the screen, you can tap anywhere and an on demand direction wheel will appear where under the finger.
When you hit the play button in the main menu, a bus arrives. A scientist in a radioactive suit ges off and stabs you in the back and gets you to the waiting ground from where you board the drop Helicopter after a wait that can last upto 75 seconds.
The Zombie mode doesn’t seem to work for me or my friends. I have reported the issue to the developer, awaiting acknowledgment.
The biggest downside I could find after an hour of gameplay is the unskippable video ad of 28-30 seconds after every game.
- What I liked
– Game is extremly less resource consuming
– Easy weapon drops. Weapons are easy to find in the map unlike other games. - What I did not like
– Shooting crosshair movement. The game is in development so we should give them leeway for now.
5. Battle Royal Strike Survival
All the Counter 1.6 fans can cheer for this one. Battle Royal Strike feel like just another player in the list of games like PUBG Mobile but its just that all.You get all the guns available in Counter Strike plus rocket launchers among the crazy mods that they keep on adding.
The game’s menu is as simple as it gets. When you hit the RIGHT ARROW button, it takes you to a lobby list. You can either join the lobbies with vacant slots or start your own.
When you join the lobby and game starts, you get the option of joining either of the teams. Blue or Red. The game length is set manually by the lobby leader. It can be as long as 20 minutes.
Both team get 1 point each for killing opponent’s teammate. At the end of map length, the team with maximum points is deemed as the winner.
There are no ranks or leadership boards. Its a casual team vs team game.
- What I liked
– Low resource consuming
– Fairly easy to get grip on the game within few games.
– - What I did not like
– No ranking system or leadership board. It becomes snooze fest after few months when you realize that your all the hours you put in the game is not taking you in nowhere in any recognition to boast about with your peers, friends.
6. Vast Survival
It’s about the last man standing kind of survival. Open world game in the alpha phase of development, with developers constantly bringing new updates to remove glitches and introduce features.Did I forget to mention that its crossplatform? meaning it can be played with players, friends on other platforms like iOS.
You are pitted against upto 26 players in an open world with ma ap based on serene and beautiful places around the world. The mountains and attention to vegetation movement is highly emphasized as I observed playing it for the first time.
When you launch the game, a menu with an option to set nick name appears. Then you get a list of servers with vacant slots to join.
You jump into the server and loot from already dead player’s body, which is NSFW for many, which is why I think its rated PG 16.
- What I liked
– Next gen AAA graphics
– 100 KM open world
– Crossplatform - What I did not like
– Heavy on the Processor and battery if your phone is low end
7. Survival Royale
A game by the makers of Rules of Survival. The similarities between Rules and this one cannot be written off. The controls on the screen are intuitive and can be used without much difficulty.There is a Safe circle which you have to reach as the play area gets smaller with time. Failure to do that you will suffer from damage which will reduce your health and eventually lead to death if failed to reach the Safe Circle.
You can also play in additional modes, such as Firework Night where you only have firework weapons to fight enemies. Occasional shield modes where you get immunity from weapons for a short period of time
Download: Android, iOS
8. Knives Out
Another popular battle royale game Knives out is also similar to PUBG mobile with the same game moto of 100 players entering the game arena and last one standing wins the game.This game is developed by NetEase Games.
Visual of this game is just amazing and it is well known for its smooth gameplay and high graphics.
- What I liked
– Low resource consuming
– High Graphics - What I did not like
– This Game still needs lots of improvements.
9. Last Day on Earth
Another best survival game for smartphones. In order to survive in his game, you will have to kill zombies. and the last man standing wins the game.Explore the large and deep-laid map of this game! Upgrade your hero/character, equip your house, loot abandoned territories, hunt wild animals and other survivors.
While this game might be a bit different to PUBG Mobile. but you will surely love to play it.
- What I liked
– This Game is Low resource consuming
– Easy to play - What I did not like
– Low Graphics quality.
10. Survivor Royale
Survivor Royale is another replication of PUBG Mobile. This popular battle Royale games also has the same gameplay with 100 people entering the game and last one standing winning it.In this Game, Over the course of 20 minutes, the playable area contracts, forcing survivors into a fight to the death. The last man standing.
- What I liked
– Low resource consuming
– High Graphics - What I did not like
– The game ends in less time in comparison to PUBG in just 20 minutes
11. Fortnite
Fortnite is another perfect alternative to PUBG. This battle royale game has gained immense popularity since it’s advent in 2017. Initially, the game was launched for iOS but now it’s available for Android as well.Similar to PUBG, the game starts with 100 players and then they compete with each other to become the last men standing. Unlike PUBG , this game has a comical look to it’s characters, environments, and even weapons.
- What I liked
– Massive customization abilities
– High Graphics - What I did not like
– High resource consuming
12. Call Of Duty Mobile [Beta]
Call of Duty is a first-person shooter video game franchise that has stood the test of time. Well, after a long overdue Call of Duty Mobile is now finally available for Android smartphones.Call of Duty Mobile features a decent collection of competitive game modes, deathly weapons, and many classic maps.
- What I liked
– Well-developed game modes
– Low resource consuming - What I did not like
– Lags and unstability during gameplay.
Found your PUBG Mobile style alternative?
There are a lot of battle royale games in the mobile gaming market other than PUBG Mobile, the market leader but one question stands out if it is perfect that you need to ask yourself. Which game is best for me? Although I laid out the good and bad about probably the best games like PUBG mobile, it all boils down to your preference and liking for it.
Also Read-
Do you want me to cover other games like PUBG mobile? then comment below
PUBG Patch Notes 0.12.0
New Feature: EvoGround
- Replaces Event mode
- Survive Till Dawn is now under this mode
- More new modes will be added in the future
New EvoGround Mode: Darkest Night
- Stay alive for one night while fighting zombies
- All teams that are still alive at dawn will win
Changes to Survive Till Dawn:
- Stun Grenades now also stun zombies
- Added Liquid Nitrogen Grenades to freeze enemies and reduce their movement speed
- Added jumping zombies and zombie dogs
- Some zombies can now climb over low walls or onto roofs
- Added RPG-7 and Jungle Style Magazines
- Flamethrowers now deal more damage
- M134 handling has been tuned
- Players will gain affixes that grant certain buffs
- Zombies now move slower after being hit by firearms
- Added Survive Till Dawn quick chat messages to Default and Classic voice packs
- Daily missions can now be completed in Survive Till Dawn
- Players can now spectate matches that their friends, Crews or Clan members are currently in, and view others' information while spectating as well as adjust Spectator Mode privacy settings
- Scope crosshair colors can now be changed in settings
- Portable Closets can now be swapped while in a match
- Spring Theme and Treasure is now available. Each draw guarantees a unique reward, and Sakura Dacia or Pink Rose Set is a guaranteed drop when drawing 10
- Popularity has been added to Spaces. Players can now show their support by giving LIKEs to one another, and become Partners with friends that have 400 Synergy or more. Partners will appear in each other's Spaces
- Players can now add Shop items as Favorites and be notified when these items are on sale
- Duplicated time-limited items will now be stacked to only show 1 icon per item with total amount of time remaining (maximum duration is 999 days)
- New Achievements: Best Companion, Superstar, Winning Culture, Adventurer, Until Dawn, and A Step Too Far
Other Improvements
- Automatic door-opening has been tuned
- Dynamic weather odds have been tuned
- More buildings have been added to Dino Park, Coal Mines and Goroka in Vikendi
- Crew Challenge qualifying round has been expanded, and top 10 teams now get unique outfits
- Emulator detection enhanced to stop emulator players from being matched with players on mobile devices
- Friend invitations now show map and lag information
- Quick Chat messages are now edited in Inventory
- Quick Chat messages can now be displayed as a wheel to make sending messages faster and easier
- Shadow effects can now be disabled to reduce resource consumption, heat and battery usage
- Added a reminder on dismantling duplicated items for Silver
- Previews are now available in some pages. Tap the reward icon to preview outfits
- Gallery now only show items currently in stock at the Shop
- Cloth Bandana (Leopard) with first purchase has ended. Rewards for first purchase of the season will be updated
- RP Backpack now remember settings from the previous season
- Mythic outfit emotes can now be heard by more players
- Added haptic feedback to some buttons
- Added animation for dropping empty magazines when reloading
- Animation for throwing grenades while prone has been tuned
- Animation added for opening/closing doors
- Fixed a bug where hair was not displayed correctly when equipping certain headgear
- Fixed a bug where Season 6 Pants caused graphic glitches in certain footgear
- Fixed a bug where doors were not displayed properly
- Fixed a bug where players may get stuck in buildings in certain areas
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
PUBG 0.8.0 Dev Talk
Q1: How is "Sanhok" different from the previous two maps?
A: First, Sanhok is only 4x4 km in size, which is only a quarter of the two older maps. Players will have more intensive and fast-paced battles. Second, Sanhok is a tropical rainforest island with compact blocks of buildings. This means there will be a lot of mid and close-range contests, so those who are good at sniping may need to change their game strategies. Lastly, the beautiful sceneries in Sanhok will provide players with a more immersive game experience.
Q2: Why is the map updated via an independent download?
A: We hope the players can choose to download the new map when they need it, instead of being forced to download a lot of resources through a compulsory map update.
Q3: Please introduce the "QBZ" for us (e.g. its role, feel, functions, how it compares with the current weapons)
A:QBZ is a brand-new assault rifle that uses 5.56mm ammo. It is only available on Sanhok and will replace the SCAR-L on this map. With a higher chance to spawn, it will be more common when players choose this map in the game. Compared with the SCAR-L, the QBZ has similar attributes with a slightly higher rate of fire. Its damage is on par with other 5.56mm rifles, so the higher rate of fire means higher dps, albeit at a cost of stability. However, the vast amount of high-level attachments on Sanhok will make up for this. With high single-shot recoil, the QBZ's long range performance is less satisfactory, so players will need to make good use of its close-range advantages.
Q4: What is a flare gun?
A: It is an ultra-rare weapon item that players may pick up in the game. It can be fired within the safe zone to summon a super air drop, or fired outside the safe zone to summon a bullet-proof UAZ.
Q5: What are the differences between the new spawn island and the old one?
A: We have introduced a "Snap & Share" function on the new spawn island. Before taking off, make a great pose and share it to your friends! A "Display Title" feature is also added. Players will be able to show off their rare titles on the spawn island to alert and scare their opponents!
Q6: What is the seasonal profile?
A: The seasonal profile records the history of players in each season, so every player can witness their own journey!
Q7: What are the changes in the post-match result calculation?
A: In the new version, the winning team will stay on the battlefield for a while, so we can better understand what happened towards the end of each match.
Q8: In the last version, the achievement system was very interesting and provided good rewards. Will there be new achievements in the new version?
A: We will release more interesting achievements in subsequent versions. In the upcoming version, some of the examples are: "Invisible", "Forager", "Going Commando", "Sharpshooter", "Chicken Expert" and "Nebula Battleground".
Q9: We have observed less players using hacks, but they still exist. Will there be better anti-hacking procedures? How can the players report the hackers?
A: We have recently expanded our cheating detection library and will be able to identify more types of cheats and hacks. We will continue to apply a zero-tolerance policy against such behaviors. At the same time, we have also added reporting buttons on multiple locations ("Spectate Friend", "Basic Info" and "Statistics") to provide our players with more ways to report cheaters.
Q10: Will there be a way to dismantle exclusive items if I have repeated items or don't like them anymore?
A: We have added a "Dismantle Exclusive Items" function in the new version! If you have repeated exclusive items, or you simply don't like them anymore, you can dismantle them immediately.
Q11: There are too many daily mission rewards. It takes a lot of time to collect each one of them.
A: In the new version, a "Collect All" feature is added in the "Progress Mission". Players can now collect all the rewards with one tap.
Q12: How will the Royale Pass be calculated in the new season? Will there be new missions?
A: We will re-calculate the Pass points in the new season. Please plan your points well before the current season ends so you can collect the items you want. More mission types have been added in the new season Royale Pass. Players have more ways to win points and redeem their desired items!
Q13: What major bugs have been fixed with the 080 update?
A: In terms of bug fixes, we collect feedback from the player of each update for quick fixing. For the update 070 and 080, the bugs such as the outfits and friend list of clan system display abnormally was fixed. We've received that the sensitivity setting issue of 3x and 6x scopes. As well as the rename card unusable issue. We will try our best to solve the issues and release the patch before September 20. It's more than welcome to submit feedback via in-game customer support. We can see the trend quickly and release the patch to fix it as soon as possible
PUBG Crew Challenge Penalties
The Group Round of PUBG MOBILE Crew Challenge has just ended, and more than 900 teams participated in this event.
The Crew Challenge was meant to provide a fair platform for players around the globe to compete, but we still caught players violating the rules to give themselves advantages and ruining the experience for others. These players have been contacted and disqualified from the tournament. The vacancies they left will be filled by teams from their respective tournament groups based on ratings.
We are doing our best to provide a fair and enjoyable environment. Please help by doing your part and play responsibly.
The PUBG MOBILE Operations Team
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