Contracted AI is a real app run by Contracted, Inc., a San Francisco company; its apps are published by Spencer Agent, Inc. It pays people to record first-person video of everyday and work tasks, plus screen, voice and annotation work. Its FAQ is reported to state $8 per hour of approved footage, more with streaks and bonuses. Ratings are high (4.8 from 1.1K on the US App Store), but recent reviewers report a new 30-day wait before pay, so confirm a small payout first.
- Real company: Contracted, Inc. of San Francisco; apps published by Spencer Agent, Inc.
- Reported pay: $8 per approved hour, $9 with a daily streak, up to $12.50 on bonus tasks.
- Strong ratings: 4.8 from 1.1K on the US App Store, 4.4 from 174 on Google Play.
- Watch for: reports since October 2026 of a 30-day wait before recordings are paid.
- Rates are set per country, and sign-up is worldwide.
Is Contracted AI legit or a scam?
Contracted AI is a real business. Its website says it is operated by Contracted, Inc., a San Francisco company that collects, validates and licenses robot training data. Its iPhone app and Android app are published by Spencer Agent, Inc., at a San Francisco address; RobotTraining.jobs, a jobs site that tracks these apps, reports that the site names Spencer as its parent company.
Many app store reviewers say they were paid, some the same day. The main concern is timing: since October 2026 several reviewers say recordings now wait about 30 days before they pay.
Our view: a legitimate, popular app with modest pay and a recent change to payment timing. Try a few recordings and wait for your first payout before you invest in gear.
How does Contracted AI work?
Contracted calls itself a talent agent for the AI era. You do a short voice interview, it matches you to paid AI-training projects, and you do the work, track earnings and cash out. Projects include video recording, screen capture, voice data and annotation.
Its main recording work is first-person video of everyday tasks at home or at work, filmed with your phone on a head mount. One App Store reviewer in August 2026 said Contracted offers a free headset or a better one you can buy for about $32.
Source: Contracted on Google Play
How much does Contracted AI pay?
Contracted's own site loads its FAQ in the app, so we could not read the rate directly. RobotTraining.jobs, a jobs site that tracks these apps, reports that its FAQ, read on 28 October 2026, says at-home recording pays $8 per hour of footage, $9 with a daily streak and up to $12.50 on bonus tasks, and that only approved footage is paid. It also reports that the rate is set per country.
User reports fit that range. One App Store reviewer wrote in October 2026 that they earned more than $10 for a little over an hour. Check the rate for your country in the app before you start.
| Type | Reported rate per approved hour |
|---|---|
| At-home recording | $8 |
| With a daily streak | $9 |
| Bonus tasks | Up to $12.50 |
Which countries can use Contracted AI?
Contracted says it is looking for people around the world. Sign-up is open worldwide, but rates are set per country and some projects are closed in some regions, according to RobotTraining.jobs. Check the projects shown to you in the app; the US rate may not apply where you live.
How do you get paid on Contracted AI?
Approved hours go to your in-app balance. RobotTraining.jobs, a jobs site that tracks these apps, reports that by late September 2026 Contracted moved contributor payouts to a wallet on Whop, and that in October 2026 App Store reviewers began reporting a 30-day review period before recordings are paid.
Earlier reviews describe daily payouts. A Google Play reviewer wrote on 22 October 2026 that you will not be paid until 30 days. Expect the newer, slower timing until Contracted says otherwise.
What do Contracted AI reviews and complaints say?
Ratings are high. On 11 Nov 2026 the US App Store listing showed 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, and Google Play showed 4.4 from 174 reviews and more than 10,000 downloads. Positive reviews praise helpful moderators, approvals and fast pay.
Complaints are newer and centre on the payout change: the 30-day wait, slow or automated support, and head mounts taking weeks to arrive, as RobotTraining.jobs summarises from October 2026 reviews. One Google Play reviewer called the app false advertising. Read the newest reviews before you start.
What happens to your Contracted videos?
Contracted says it collects, validates and licenses robot training data. Its Google Play data safety section says the app may share photos, videos and audio with third parties. Record only where you are allowed to, and keep other people, children and documents out of frame.
What we checked (11 November 2026)
We read these pages on 11 Nov 2026. We have not used the app ourselves, and pay, ratings and rules change, so check the app before you record.
- The Contracted website for who operates it.
- The US App Store listing for the publisher, ratings, description and reviews.
- The Google Play listing for the developer address, downloads, data safety and reviews.
- RobotTraining.jobs Contracted AI review for the FAQ rates and the payout change, quoted as its reporting, because Contracted's FAQ did not load without the app.
What are some apps like Contracted AI?
These programmes also pay people to record everyday tasks for AI and robot training. Pay is what each one states, for approved footage only, and changes often. For the full list, see apps that pay you to record chores, and our reviews of Atlas Capture, Shift and Amelia Chores.
| App | What you record | Stated pay | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claru | Chores, shops, DIY | $5 to $15 an hour by region | US, Canada, Latin America, parts of Asia |
| Hub | Tasks at home or at work | US$3 home, US$7 work (29 Oct 2026 summary) | The Americas |
| TaskVerse | Home chores and hobbies | $14 an hour US, $6 Latin America | US and Latin America projects |
| Human Archive | Short home tasks, voice | Shown per task; no rate published | Not in IL, TX, WA or OR |
| HighFive | Home chores | Not published; $14.99 fee to start | US |
Do you run a crew or own a business?
Contracted says it works with people with skills such as construction or cooking, and reviewers mention filming in their own workshops. Some programmes pay the business itself for approved video of work the team already does, and the owner decides how to share it. See programs that pay businesses compared, try the earnings calculator, or check whether your business qualifies.
Origin Data Partners is an independent data partner. One of those programmes, Amelia Robotics, may pay Origin when a business it introduces is paid, so weigh our comparison with that in mind. If your company also keeps records such as job files or work orders, see what your company records are worth.
Next step
Compare Contracted with the other apps that pay you to record chores. If you run a crew, read programs that pay businesses compared.
Common questions
Is Contracted AI legit?
Yes, it is a real app run by Contracted, Inc. in San Francisco, with apps published by Spencer Agent, Inc. Many reviewers report being paid. Since October 2026 some report a 30-day wait before pay.
Is Contracted AI a scam?
We found no evidence that it is a scam. It has 4.8 stars from 1.1K App Store ratings. The complaints are about slower payouts and support, not about fake payments.
How much does Contracted AI pay?
Its FAQ is reported to state $8 per hour of approved footage at home, $9 with a daily streak and up to $12.50 on bonus tasks. Rates are set per country.
How does Contracted AI pay you?
Approved hours go to your in-app balance. Payouts reportedly moved to a Whop wallet in September 2026, and reviewers since October 2026 report about 30 days before recordings are paid.
Who owns Contracted AI?
The site names Contracted, Inc., a San Francisco company. Its iPhone and Android apps are published by Spencer Agent, Inc., reported to be its parent company.
Can I use Contracted AI outside the US?
Yes. Contracted recruits worldwide, but rates are set per country and some projects are closed in some regions.
Sources and further reading
Origin Data Partners is independent and does not represent Amelia Robotics. Origin may earn a reward from Amelia Robotics if a business it introduced joins and gets paid; Amelia pays that reward itself. Origin charges your business nothing. How Origin is paid.