My 3-Month Experience with Yandex Tasks: The Good, the Bad, and the In-Between

My 3-Month Experience with Yandex Tasks: The Good, the Bad, and the In-Between

Hello everyone!

I've been thinking about side hustles and extra income for a while now. Let's just say the want list won't pay itself. I've been searching for ways to earn some extra cash, and I stumbled upon Yandex Tasks. I was intrigued by the idea of making money by completing small tasks, so I decided to give it a try.

How I found out about Yandex Tasks

I read a review of Yandex Tasks on Irecommend, and it wasn't the most positive one, but I was curious. I ended up reading almost all the reviews here, trying to form my own opinion, but the reviews were so contradictory that I decided to try it out and see if it's a suitable way for me to earn some extra cash.

Registration and a crucial nuance

Registration is straightforward – you input all your details, including your tax ID and pension insurance number, and create a Yandex ID. Then the site sends you a code, which you need to write on a piece of paper and take a photo of it. After that, you can submit an application. But the most important thing before that is to get self-employed status. Without it, you won't be able to register on Yandex Tasks at all. Then you connect to My Taxes. And that's it! You can start working on tasks. My registration, including waiting for confirmation, took no more than an hour.

Interface and sections

Everything is very simple and easy to understand, and you can figure it out quickly. The interface is user-friendly, and I was able to navigate through it without any issues.

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In tasks, you can view all tasks and favorites.

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Favorites are those that you like the most, or those that you wanted to mark. I highlight them for convenience, so when my favorite tasks appear on the site, I see them immediately, rather than searching through the rest.

There's also a filter where you can specify the category of tasks and authors.

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In work, you can view the tasks you're currently working on, which helps me when I accidentally close the tab, and I can return to the task without losing it. I just press 'continue'. Also, the remaining time is displayed.

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Awards

I'm not really sure what to make of this section. For me, it's useless. It's nice to have some achievements, but what I'm really interested in is the monetary equivalent.

But there are awards for which you get promo codes for Yandex. You need to meet certain conditions, for example, withdraw 3000 rubles within a week.

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Balance

This thing shows me the current balance, the money I've earned, how much I've made in a month, and my total earnings over time. I can also check my history, how many tasks I've completed, and how many I've rejected. Plus, I get a summary of my earnings from each type of task by date.

Out of almost 3,000 tasks I've completed, only three have been rejected. And those are my least favorite tasks, and mostly from untrustworthy authors that I've started avoiding. I'll get into that later.

What kinds of tasks are there?

There are many, and they're usually pretty easy to figure out. The most important thing is to read the instructions carefully.

I'll tell you about the tasks that are added to my favorites, and the ones I regularly do, and I'll mention their prices.

1. Surveys 2-20 rubles For a quick survey that takes a few seconds to a few minutes, you can earn up to 20 rubles. It all depends on your skills, frequency, and accuracy. I really enjoy it – it's my favorite.

2. Identify transportation mode 0.9-3 rubles per page You need to identify big transportation, personal, robot delivery, and so on. The more tasks, the more you'll earn. Usually, 3 rubles for about 10 images. It's a simple and also my favorite task.

⚠️By the way, just because a task is highlighted doesn't mean you can do it. Someone might beat you to it and take it first. ⚠️So, I refresh the page and try to take it again if it's highlighted, sometimes I have to do it multiple times to catch at least one.

3. Image moderation 0.2-3.85 rubles It's in the 18+ category (you need to allow these tasks if you want more).

You need to determine if the images belong to prohibited categories or not. There are pictures of adult toys, underwear, and so on. It's low-paid, but it's done really quickly.

4. Determine if a clinic review mentions a specific doctor 4 rubles for 10 reviews It's a great task, but you need to read the reviews carefully, and they can be long.

5. Determine if two pages with doctors are an anket for one doctor or different doctors 3 rubles for 10 pairs of anket I really like it, as it's well-paid and doesn't take a lot of time.

6. Check if a specific address is mentioned on a page via link 3 rubles I'm not a fan of having to click on links, but the payment's not bad.

There are tasks I don't like, but at first, I was lured in by their high pay, completed them, and got nothing.

For example, taking pictures of my palms or a woman's bald spot – yes, I said it, a bald spot! Or taking photos of a nude mannequin.

I fell for a task that involved taking a bunch of photos of my palm with specific conditions, on a certain background, and then waiting for 21 days for the result. The payment was 30 rubles. They only accepted one of my hands, but not the other.

I then learned about the acceptance rate for creators, which you can view in detail, including the author's task, completion deadline, and verification deadline.

The acceptance rate for that task was 39%! It's incredibly low. I'm not going to fall for that again.

There are also audio tasks where you need to identify the correct pronunciation of text. The payment is also high, around 10 rubles, but the acceptance rate is 12%! Even lower.

Those three unpleasant tasks were my naivety at the beginning. Two audio tasks and one palm task – I'm not going to do them again.

Screenshots of my income for certain types of tasks and withdrawals for part of December

Income from tasks Withdrawals 🔴 I've withdrawn a little over 3,000 rubles in total since signing up (I registered on September 14). I withdraw money via SBP to my Sberbank card, and the funds arrive almost immediately. Withdrawal is available from 50 rubles.

Considering I complete tasks irregularly, only when I can – for example, while commuting, waiting at a bus stop, or mindlessly scrolling through my feed, I complete tasks.

Take a look at the withdrawals on December 18 and 19. I was on sick leave, binge-watching TV shows, and completing tasks in parallel. You can do tasks anywhere and at any time as long as you have an internet connection and your favorite device.

Important

There are tasks that are easier to complete on a computer, and there are tasks that require a Windows OS, Yandex browser, or the Yandex Tasks app, which is only available for Android.

There are field tasks that are only available in the app, but since I have an iPhone and the app is only available for Android, I haven't been able to try them out, and they don't even appear in my list.

Now, I'll summarize the pros, cons, and give some advice.

Pros

You can really earn money, even if it's not millions Withdrawal of funds from 50 rubles Instant withdrawal of funds to a bank card The interesting tasks, like surveys, are a big plus The tasks are super easy You can complete them at any time, from anywhere The website interface is super user-friendly The low commission fee for withdrawing funds is a win

Cons

Some tasks are underpaid Tasks get snatched up quickly Some tasks have delayed acceptance, and you might get rejected You need to be self-motivated No iOS app Tasks with training might not get paid Tips to get more tasks and higher payouts:

1. Always read the task details and instructions carefully. If a task has a delayed acceptance rate, there's a higher chance it'll get rejected. The lower the rate, the better. 2. To get more tasks, you need to complete training and pass exams – and usually, you won't get paid for them, but doing so is necessary to unlock paid tasks. 3. Allow tasks 18+, and you'll get more tasks, but don't worry, it doesn't mean you'll be dealing with explicit content – although some tasks might have it. For example, tasks with road signs are also 18+. 4. Log in at different times of the day – tasks tend to appear more often early in the morning and late in the evening. 5. Add your favorite tasks to your favorites list so you can see them immediately when you log in, without having to search through your task list. 6. Do your tasks to the best of your ability, and you'll get higher payouts in some tasks – I've seen it with surveys. Even the instructions say that the more detailed and better your answers are, the higher your payout will be on the next task. I've gone from 2 rubles to 20, although I do get tasks for 4 and 2 rubles occasionally. But mostly, it's around 8 rubles.

I highly recommend Yandex Tasks!

If I earned around 3,000 rubles in three months without putting in much effort, doing tasks every day can definitely increase that sum. Of course, it's not millions, but it's a great way to earn some extra cash without stressing about it. I'm saving up for a new iron.