Mode Earn Club (MEC) is Mode's premium membership, unlocking faster earning, Mystery Boxes, free shares, and other benefits on top of the regular Mode Earn App experience. This article is the canonical reference for MEC benefits, pricing, and tips for maximizing your membership.
Two types of membership: Max and Lite
Mode Earn Club Max
- Purpose: for users who want the strongest earning boost and are eligible for a free Mode Earn Phone.
- Platform: web-based subscription.
- Includes: earning boost, Mystery Boxes, free shares, VIP support, Helium Mobile SIM Kit, cashback, sweepstakes entries, and free Mode Earn Phone eligibility.
See How to Receive a Free Mode Earn Phone with Mode Earn Club Max.
Mode Earn Club Lite
- Purpose: for users who earn primarily through the Mode Earn App and want a boost there.
- Platform: app-based subscription (requires the latest version of the Mode Earn App).
- Includes: earning boost scaling with tier (Monthly / Quarterly / Yearly), Mystery Boxes, free shares, VIP support.
Pricing and plan comparison
| Feature | MEC Max (Web) | Lite Monthly | Lite Quarterly | Lite Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.96/month | $5/month | $13/quarter | $39/year |
| Earning rate multiplier | 1.5x | 1.5x | 1.75x | 2x |
| Mystery Boxes/month | 1,000 | 100 | 500 | 1,000 |
| Free Mode Mobile shares | $40 USD | $40 USD | $40 USD | $40 USD |
| VIP customer support | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Money-Back Guarantee | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (30-day) |
| $5 cashback (US only) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| SIM Kit (US only) | Helium Mobile plan: Unlimited Talk & Text | |||
Choosing the right plan for your earning style
The best plan depends on how you use the Mode Earn App:
- Casual users (a few hours a week in the app): Lite Monthly is a low-commitment way to test the boost.
- Regular users (daily app use): Lite Quarterly offers a better rate per month plus more Mystery Boxes.
- Power users (heavy daily earners): Lite Yearly gives the highest earning boost (2x) and the most Mystery Boxes. The 30-day money-back guarantee lets you test it with reduced commitment risk.
- Users who want a free phone + strongest overall value: MEC Max includes free Mode Earn Phone eligibility plus sweepstakes entries.
Core benefits (all MEC members)
Faster earning in the Mode Earn App
Your earning rate multiplier applies to: Boosters, Offers, Games, Charge Screen, Music, Rewarded Videos, News, and Surveys.
Not eligible for MEC bonus multiplier: Check-In Streak points, standard Daily Missions, and referral bonuses — these earn at their standard rates. They're still worth doing — they just won't multiply with your MEC rate.
$40 in Mode Mobile shares
Receive $40 worth of Mode Mobile shares, giving you a stake in the company's potential growth. Make sure to claim them when the invitation arrives — this is a perk that's easy to forget about. See Claiming $40 Worth of Mode Mobile Shares as a Mode Earn Club Member.
Mystery Boxes
Receive Mystery Boxes each month based on your plan (100/500/1000). See Mystery Boxes in Mode Earn Club.
VIP customer support
Priority assistance for any app or account issue. Your support requests are routed to a dedicated priority queue. If you have an issue, reach out via Settings → Ask for Support and your case is prioritized.
Benefits for US members
$5 Cashback
US members receive $5 direct cashback after 45 days of membership. Available after 45 days, needs to be actively redeemed. See Mode Earn Club $5 Cashback Reward.
Helium Mobile SIM Kit with Unlimited Talk & Text
US members get a Helium Mobile SIM with unlimited talk and text. Cost: $5, fully reimbursed. Use the link in your welcome email within the activation window. See How to Claim Your Exclusive Helium Mobile Plan (Mode Earn Club Perk).
Weekly earning tips email
Exclusive weekly emails with earning hacks and savings opportunities.
Additional MEC Max benefits
Free Mode Earn Phone
MEC Max members who maintain active membership for at least 30 consecutive days are eligible for a free Mode Earn Phone. See How to Receive a Free Mode Earn Phone with Mode Earn Club Max.
Sweepstakes entries
MEC Max members are automatically entered into weekly and monthly sweepstakes drawings — just check your email if you win. See Mode Earn Club Max Sweepstakes: How Entries, Drawings, and Prizes Work.
When benefits become available
A few benefits have timing rules:
- Earning boost: immediate on subscription.
- VIP support: immediate.
- Mystery Boxes: added at the end of each month.
- $5 cashback (US): available after 45 days of membership.
- Free Mode Earn Phone (Max only): eligible after 30 days of continuous paid membership.
- Trial users: users on the free trial don't receive all benefits — SIM Kit, $40 shares, $5 cashback, Mystery Boxes, and sweepstakes entries begin from the second paid month of membership.
Tips to maximize your membership
Stack activities
Your MEC multiplier applies to every eligible activity independently, so running multiple earning activities at once multiplies your benefit. Example combinations:
- Music + News: earn boosted points on both simultaneously.
- Music + Charge Screen: passive music earning while your phone charges.
- Music + Games: background music earning during gameplay.
Maximize your Mystery Boxes
- Mystery Boxes drop at the end of each month — don't cancel mid-month unless you're okay losing that month's allocation.
- Yearly subscribers get the most per dollar: 1,000 boxes/month for $39/year.
- Open and reveal boxes regularly to track your $EARNM accumulation. See the EARN'M (Mystery Boxes) help category for reveal instructions.
Don't forget the non-earning perks
Easy to overlook, but real value:
- $40 in Mode Mobile shares — claim when the invitation arrives.
- $5 cashback (US) — available after 45 days, needs to be actively redeemed.
- Helium Mobile SIM Kit (US) — activate via the link in your welcome email.
- VIP support — reach out via Ask for Support to use your priority queue.
- Sweepstakes entries (Max) — automatic; just check your email if you win.
When it's time to switch plans
Your earning style may change over time. Consider switching plans if:
- You're on Monthly but consistently earning enough to make Quarterly or Yearly pay for itself.
- You're on Lite but a free Mode Earn Phone would be valuable — consider upgrading to Max.
- You're on Yearly and not using the app much — consider using the 30-day money-back window, or downgrading.
For plan changes, contact Mode Earn Support via the in-app chatbot.
Keep track of your MEC status
In the Mode Earn App:
- Tap your profile icon.
- Tap the MEC banner to see your plan, renewal date, and benefits.
- If you see the MEC Club status indicator near your profile, you're actively subscribed.
Tap the points balance in the app header to see your current earning bonus rate and a log of MEC bonus points earned.
Getting started
- Update the Mode Earn App to the latest version.
- Choose Max (web) or Lite (app) based on your needs.
- For Lite: subscribe in-app through Settings. For Max: subscribe through the Mode website.
- Start earning boosted points and enjoying your benefits.
Before subscribing, check availability in your country: Mode Earn Club Membership Availability.
Managing your subscription
- Payment method: Updating Your Payment Method for Mode Earn Club.
- Cancellation: How to Cancel Your Mode Earn Club Subscription.
- Refund policy: Mode Earn Club Subscription Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Sales tax: Sales Tax Information for Mode Earn Club Purchases.