App UGC Video Platforms
Paid short videos for apps and brands through creator platforms like SideShift and Payday Social
Video published Dec 15, 2025 by Diamond Chanel
Startup cost: Free to start (our estimate; the video doesn’t give figures)
Source video
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What It Is
You create a profile on a platform such as SideShift or Payday Social, apply for jobs making short videos for apps and brands, and get paid for each video you deliver. You don't need followers, just a smartphone and good lighting and sound.
The Pitch
Diamond says the average UGC creator can expect $50 to $150 per video and that Payday Social claims many creators earn thousands a month in a few minutes a day.
Who It’s Best For
People who are natural on camera and good at simple vertical filming.
The Truth (as we see it)
The 'thousands a month' line is the platform's own marketing, as Diamond notes herself. Top earners have better equipment and on-camera skills, and work isn't guaranteed. She promotes her paid 'spark session' calls in the video.
Our assessment, based on the video and what’s typical across similar videos. We don’t independently verify income claims or prices.
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