So with all that in mind, I tried the app route, and found out how many also did not apply to me. Again, so many are associated with name brands, that still end up costing more than the store brand, and a lot of them want to link to your bank account. I gave up on Ibotta a while ago, Checkout 51 was so disappointing, and I could never get enough on Shopkick to make it worth my while. It's been extremely frustrating. However, the one app I have kept is Fetch. There are a few things I really like about this app, and the ways I have best found to use the app. As you can see from below, I have earned $110 back in gift cards this year, but I really didn't start trying until September of this year. 
Here is the best way I have found to use Fetch. First off, games are not the best way to earn money unless- A: There is a promotion for 2x or 3x the points, B: There are game bonuses, like complete 2 tasks for 1000 points. These game tasks are different for each game but are typically something like "complete level 1," "play 2 games," or "watch 50 ads in game." So for this reason I will download a game, see what the tasks are and how much they are worth, but I rarely go past level 50 as the gaps between goals gets bigger and bigger. So just keep your eyes peeled for game promos and extras if you like playing games, and compare their goals to see if they are worth playing.
Second, complete your purchases through their app. So if you have the walmart app, and you prefer it, do your shopping on the app, load up your cart, but check out through the Fetch app. They typically do 10 points per $1 spent, but this can increase with certain specials. Otherwise, simply scanning the receipts, or having the app track your e-receipts will only get you 25 points per receipt plus any extra points for brand specific promotions.
The stores you can link to are pretty limited for my area but I currently have my app connected to Walmart, Amazon, and my email, which will help with ebay purchases and it even counts my Michaels orders. Remember you are selling your data to these companies, but in a world where everyone else is selling your data, I figure this way I am at least the one profiting from it in some capacity.
Third, watch for promos. Sometimes they do deals where if you make 4 purchases in 3 weeks you get 6000 extra points. These typically have order minimums like $25 or $35 but with walmart already requiring me to spend $35 for a pickup order, its easily done.
Don't go out of your way to get the deals. Meaning, if you weren't going to spend the money, don't, just like with regular couponing. Its not worth your time and effort. I didn't have to buy any special brands or do anything I normally wouldn't have done, except a few extra games, and I paid attention to how much time everything was taking me. If i spend 2 hours on my phone playing a game for 2000 points, that was $1 an hour. Its not worth it. So do the math, its important if you value your time and have other things to be doing.
Finally, when you sign up use a referral code for 2000 points upon sign up, and then refer the app to your friends for 4000 points when they scan their first receipt. There are lots of places to find these codes or you are welcome to use mine. Happy Couponing!
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