Get paid to film store shelves!
Hetal is a free gig-work app that pays independent contractors to visit retail stores and record short videos of designated aisles using their smartphones.
No shopping, deliveries, or purchases required.
How does Hetal work?
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Download the app and register.
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Select participating stores in your area, such as Target, Walmart, Sprouts, or Whole Foods.
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Reserve an available assignment.
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Visit the store and film the requested aisles using the app.
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Upload your videos for review and receive payment after approval.
How much can you earn?
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Typical assignments: Approximately $6–$15, depending on the number of aisles.
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First assignment: Often around $10.
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Payment: Direct deposit to your bank account.
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Schedule: Flexible, with new assignments generally released Mondays.
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Approval: Usually 3–4 business days, followed by another 2–4 business days for payment.
Hetal advertises experienced earnings of $40–$60 per hour, but those are not guaranteed. An independent tester reported earning approximately $20 per hour of in-store work, excluding travel and upload time.
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Is Hetal worth trying?
Advantages: Free to join, no experience required, no customer deliveries, and assignments can fit around existing errands.
Disadvantages: Limited availability, potentially slow video uploads, occasional payment delays, and strict video-quality requirements.
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My experience: I have downloaded the app and have yet to do my first assignment. I will update once I get out there and do one. Some people have made good extra money already with this app. Results may very.
