Is Residual Apps an MLM?

No. There is no inventory and no requirement to recruit a downline. You earn commissions for referring customers to software apps.

Payouts are sent to your bank via Stripe Connect. Monthly by default; biweekly at higher referral counts. $10 minimum payout.

Residual Apps

Free app affiliate program

Know someone who needs a better app?

Q: How much does it cost to join?

Nothing. Joining is free and no card is required. Residual Apps keeps 20% of the commissions you earn, capped at $9.99 per month. Earnings vary.

Recommend an app that solves a real problem. When someone buys through your referral link, you earn a commission. Start with one app and people you already know.

Create my free partner account Help me choose an app

$0 to join. No card. No monthly membership.
Connect a bank later, when you are ready for payouts.

Your own referral links One dashboard No inventory to buy

One app. One useful recommendation.

Start with RoutinePals

Know parents looking for clearer morning or bedtime routines? RoutinePals gives kids picture-based steps and visual timers.

Illustrative monthly referral: a qualifying paying family earns you a $2.50 commission. That leaves $2.00 after the 20% platform share, before the monthly cap is reached. A free signup alone earns nothing.

See the family-app starting guide

$0To join — no card required

20%Kept from earnings, capped $9.99/mo

BankStripe Connect deposits

$10Minimum payout

Rates vary by app and plan. There is no guaranteed income. Read the payout terms.

We keep 20% of earned commissions, capped at $9.99 per month. No earnings means no platform fee.

Your first goal: one helpful recommendation

No big audience required to start. Finding customers still takes effort and the right product fit.

Full walkthrough

1 Choose an app

Create your free account, confirm your email, then choose one app that fits someone you know. Explore the product before recommending it.

2 Share your link

Copy your personal link from the dashboard. Explain the useful feature and disclose that you may earn a commission. Follow the community’s rules.

3 Earn on paid referrals

A qualifying purchase earns a commission. Eligible subscriptions can earn again while the customer keeps paying. Connect your bank when you are ready for payouts.

Who do you already help?

Pick a starting point. You can share other portfolio apps with the same partner account.

View all apps & rates

Parents & family communities

Start with RoutinePals: visual routines and timers for morning, bedtime, and everyday steps.

Explore the family-app guide

Business owners & client teams

Start with ShiftSynch: staff schedules and shift management for small teams.

Explore the business-app guide

Get your first referral link

Create your free account, confirm your email, and choose one useful app to share.

Join free — no card required Read earnings model

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FAQ

Is this an MLM?

No. No inventory. No downline requirement. You earn for customer referrals to software apps.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. Joining is free and no card is required. Residual Apps keeps 20% of the commissions you earn, capped at $9.99 per month, so you only ever contribute out of money you have already made. Earnings vary.

Do I earn just for joining or getting clicks?

No. Commissions require a qualifying paid purchase attributed to your referral. Signing up, sharing, or getting clicks does not guarantee a sale.

Do I need bank details to get started?

No. You can create your account and share links first. Connect Stripe when you are ready to receive payouts. The minimum payout is $10.

Where do I manage referrals?

After joining, use your Residual Apps partner dashboard.