Over the past few years, more tools have appeared that promise passive income by sharing unused internet bandwidth. The idea is simple: install an app, let it run quietly in the background, and earn a little over time without actively doing anything.
Honeygain and EarnApp are two programs that fall into this category.
I decided to try both out of curiosity and let them run the way most people would — quietly, in the background, without any special effort. After letting them run for a long stretch of time, I eventually took a closer look at the numbers and noticed a difference that felt worth sharing.
This post isn’t about predictions or promises. It’s simply a look at what happened when I ran both apps under the same conditions and let them do their thing.
What These Programs Are (and What to Expect)
Honeygain and EarnApp are often described as bandwidth-sharing or passive internet sharing apps.
In simple terms, they allow you to earn small amounts of money by sharing unused internet bandwidth. Once installed, the app runs quietly in the background and uses your connection when there’s demand. There are no ads to click and no tasks to complete.
It’s important to keep expectations realistic.
These programs are not get-rich-quick tools. Earnings are usually modest and depend on things like:
– your location
– internet speed and reliability
– how often your connection is needed
– how long the app stays online
They’re best viewed as background earners — something that runs quietly while your computer is already on.
How I Ran This Test
Both Honeygain and EarnApp were installed on the same computer, using the same internet connection, starting on February 17, 2025.
I didn’t optimize one over the other or change any special settings. Once installed, both apps simply ran in the background as intended.
This was a passive setup. I wasn’t checking dashboards regularly or trying to maximize earnings. My goal was to see how both apps behaved over time under normal, everyday use.
In short:
– Same machine
– Same location
– Same internet connection
– Same start date
– Long-term runtime
– Minimal interaction
This is simply a real-world look at how both apps performed for me under the same conditions.
Honeygain: What I Observed
Honeygain was easy to set up and required very little attention once it was running.
Over time, it showed steady, day-to-day activity. It ran quietly in the background and accumulated earnings gradually, which is exactly what it’s designed to do.
Honeygain also includes a Content Delivery feature that can increase activity when it’s available. In my case, that feature wasn’t always active, which appears to vary depending on location and demand.
Overall, Honeygain behaved predictably and required very little effort once installed.
EarnApp: What I Observed
EarnApp was installed at the same time as Honeygain and ran under the same conditions — same computer, same internet connection, same location.
Like Honeygain, it required very little attention once it was set up. It ran quietly in the background, and for long stretches of time I didn’t think much about it.
What became noticeable over time was how quickly earnings accumulated compared to what I was seeing elsewhere. This wasn’t obvious right away, but as the months passed, the difference became harder to ignore.
When I eventually checked the lifetime totals, EarnApp had generated significantly more earnings over the same period. There were no special optimizations involved — it was simply running passively, just like Honeygain.
Side-by-Side Snapshot
| Honeygain | EarnApp | |
|---|---|---|
| Install date | February 17, 2025 | February 17, 2025 |
| Runtime | Long-term | Long-term |
| Device | Same computer | Same computer |
| Internet connection | Same connection | Same connection |
| Interaction required | Very low | Very low |
| Passive background use | Yes | Yes |
| Earnings observed | Steady, gradual | Higher over time |
| Overall impression | Predictable | Strong long-term performance |
If You Want to Try This Yourself
If you’re curious how these programs might behave on your own connection, the simplest approach is the one I used: install them, let them run, and check back later to see what happens.
Both Honeygain and EarnApp are designed to run quietly in the background and don’t require much attention once they’re set up.
If you want to explore them yourself, here are the programs I used:
– Honeygain – https://join.honeygain.com/JERRY8F459
– EarnApp – https://earnapp.com/i/gRsgga3l
Running both makes it easier to see how they behave on your own setup and decide what’s worth keeping long-term.
Final Thoughts
The biggest takeaway for me was simple: testing beats guessing.
I didn’t change my habits, tweak settings, or try to optimize anything. I just let both apps run and paid attention to what happened over time.
Results will vary based on location, demand, and usage, but if you’re curious about this kind of passive setup, the only way to know how it performs for you is to try it and track what happens.
— Jerry