HoneyGain vs Pawns.app: I Tested Both for 60 Days – Here Are the Real Numbers

Last month, my friend Jake told me he was making “decent money” just by keeping two apps running on his old laptop. Naturally, I was skeptical. I mean, how much could you really earn from sharing your internet connection?

So I decided to put it to the test. I set up both HoneyGain and Pawns.app on multiple devices and tracked every penny for exactly 60 days. What I found surprised me.

Here’s the thing – these apps aren’t going to make you rich, but the earnings difference between them was way bigger than I expected. Let me break down the real numbers, the good, the bad, and which one actually deserves a spot on your devices.

My Testing Setup and Why These Numbers Matter

Before we dive into the earnings, let me explain exactly how I tested these apps. I wanted this to be as fair and realistic as possible.

I used three devices: my main laptop (connected via ethernet with 200 Mbps internet), an old Android phone on WiFi, and a spare Windows laptop. All devices stayed connected 24/7 for the full 60 days, except for occasional restarts and updates.

I live in the United States (which generally has better earning rates than some other countries), and my internet connection is pretty solid with minimal downtime. Your results might vary based on your location and internet speed, but this should give you a realistic baseline.

What surprised me was how much the earnings fluctuated day to day. Some days I’d earn $0.80 combined, other days barely $0.15. The consistency was definitely better with one app over the other, which I’ll get into below.

HoneyGain Results: The Old Reliable

HoneyGain has been around longer, so I expected it to be more stable. And honestly, it delivered on that front.

60-day HoneyGain earnings breakdown:

• Main laptop: $11.23
• Android phone: $6.84
• Spare laptop: $8.92
• Total: $26.99

The earnings were pretty consistent day-to-day, usually ranging between $0.35-0.55 total across all devices. I noticed higher earnings during weekdays, probably because businesses were using more bandwidth during work hours.

One thing I really appreciated about HoneyGain was the transparency. The dashboard clearly shows how much data you’ve shared, your current rate, and projected earnings. No guessing games.

The minimum payout is $20, which I hit on day 47. The payment came through PayPal exactly 3 days after I requested it. No issues there.

What bugged me was the occasional “low demand” periods where earnings would drop to almost nothing for a few days. During one stretch in week 6, I earned only $0.31 over three days combined. Frustrating when you’re trying to hit that payout threshold.

Pawns.app Results: The Surprising Underdog

I’ll be honest – I didn’t expect much from Pawns.app. It’s newer and has less buzz around it. But the numbers don’t lie.

60-day Pawns.app earnings breakdown:

• Main laptop: $2.67
• Android phone: $1.81
• Spare laptop: $0.00 (more on this below)
• Total: $4.48

Yep, you read that right. Pawns.app earned me significantly less than HoneyGain. But here’s where it gets interesting – the per-MB rate was actually higher when there was demand.

The problem was consistency. Pawns.app would have amazing days where I’d earn $0.45 from just my laptop, followed by 4-5 days of basically nothing. It felt like feast or famine.

Also, my spare laptop literally earned $0.00 over 60 days on Pawns.app. The app kept saying “no available tasks in your region” for that device specifically. Same network, same location, but apparently they didn’t need bandwidth from that particular machine.

The minimum payout is only $5 though, which is nice. Lower barrier to entry than HoneyGain’s $20 minimum.

Device Performance: What Actually Matters

Here’s something nobody talks about – not all devices earn equally, even on the same network.

My main laptop consistently outperformed everything else on both platforms. I think it’s because it has a wired connection and stays on 24/7 without going to sleep. The Android phone did surprisingly well too, probably because it never goes into deep sleep mode like laptops do.

What shocked me was how poorly the spare laptop performed on Pawns.app. I double-checked the settings, reinstalled the app, even contacted support. Their response was basically “demand varies by device and location.” Not super helpful.

Battery usage on the phone was negligible for both apps. Maybe 1-2% extra drain per day. Nothing that would make me hesitate to run them.

Internet speed impact was also minimal. I ran speed tests throughout the testing period and never saw a noticeable difference in my regular browsing or streaming. Both apps claim to only use “unused” bandwidth, and that seems to be true in practice.

User Experience: The Devil’s in the Details

From a pure usability standpoint, HoneyGain wins hands down. The interface is cleaner, the earnings tracking is more detailed, and everything just feels more polished.

Pawns.app’s dashboard is functional but basic. You can see your current balance and recent activity, but that’s about it. No detailed analytics or earning projections like HoneyGain offers.

Both apps run quietly in the background without being annoying. No random pop-ups or notifications trying to get you to complete surveys or other tasks. They just do their thing.

Customer support was needed once during my test (the Pawns.app device issue). HoneyGain responded within 24 hours with a helpful answer. Pawns.app took 4 days and gave me a generic response that didn’t really solve anything.

Installation and setup took about 5 minutes per app per device. Pretty straightforward for both. HoneyGain requires email verification, Pawns.app doesn’t. Small difference but worth noting.

The Real Talk: What These Numbers Actually Mean

Let’s be brutally honest here. $31.47 over 60 days is not life-changing money. That works out to about $15.74 per month, or roughly $0.52 per day.

But here’s the thing – this is truly passive income. I literally did nothing after the initial setup. No daily check-ins, no completing tasks, no watching ads. The apps just ran in the background while I went about my normal routine.

If you’ve got old devices sitting around anyway, why not put them to work? That spare laptop that’s gathering dust could earn you $10-15 per month without you lifting a finger.

The bigger opportunity might be scaling this up. If you have multiple internet connections (different networks), you could potentially run these on more devices. Some people report running 10+ devices and earning $50-100+ monthly. I can’t verify those claims, but the math makes sense.

Which App Should You Actually Use?

Based on my 60-day test, HoneyGain is the clear winner for most people. The earnings were 6x higher, more consistent, and the overall experience was smoother.

That said, there’s no reason you can’t run both simultaneously. They don’t conflict with each other, and even Pawns.app’s modest $4.48 is better than $0.

If you’re just getting started, I’d recommend beginning with HoneyGain on your main device. Once you see how it performs on your network, consider adding Pawns.app as a secondary earner.

For people with multiple devices and good internet, running both could net you $20-25 per month with zero ongoing effort. Not enough to quit your day job, but definitely worth the 10 minutes of setup time.

The key is setting realistic expectations. This isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme. It’s a way to squeeze a little extra value out of resources you’re already paying for (your internet connection and devices).

Ready to start earning passive income from your internet connection? I’d recommend starting with HoneyGain since it delivered the most consistent results in my testing. Set it up on your main device first, then expand to other devices once you see how it performs on your network.

Just remember – this is truly passive income, but it’s also modest income. Set your expectations accordingly, and you might be pleasantly surprised by that extra $15-20 showing up in your PayPal account each month.