Why Sharing Unused Internet on Mobile Is Finally Possible — and Why It Matters

Your phone goes with you everywhere. It’s in your pocket during your morning coffee run. It sits on your desk while you work and charges next to your bed at night. Now, all those hours your phone spends connected to the internet could earn you enticing rewards with the help of Grass.

When Grass first launched in 2023, it started as a simple Chrome web extension that let users share their unused internet. Then came the desktop app, offering more stability and better performance. 

But the real game-changer arrived in July 2025 with the announcement of the Grass app for Android. Just one month later, Grass made it even easier for users to download the phone app by launching on the Google Play Store. 

Now, the internet connection that follows you everywhere can also work for you everywhere. 

The Mobile Unlock: Why Grass on Android Matters

Until recently, earning Grass Points meant sharing your unused internet from your desktop computer. But many people around the world aren’t “computer-first” internet users. They operate on a “phone first” basis. 

In fact, over 4.3 billion people own smartphones worldwide, and for many of them, their phones are their entire connection to the digital world. This is especially true in emerging markets, but the trend doesn’t just apply to developing countries. Even in the US, 15% of adults are “smartphone-only” internet users.

With Android capturing nearly 72% of the global mobile operating system market, the Grass app on Android represents more than just a platform expansion. It also democratizes access to the Grass network. Now, anyone whose primary internet access comes through their phone can participate in the network and earn Grass Points from their unused internet. 

How It Works: Earning Grass Points from Mobile Internet Data

The beauty of the Grass mobile app lies in its simplicity. Once you download the app from the Google Play Store and sign in, your phone will quietly work in the background, turning your unused internet bandwidth into Grass Points.

Your phone is constantly connected to the internet, but most of the time you’re only using a fraction of your available internet capacity (or bandwidth). The Grass app identifies this unused internet and allows verified institutions to route safe, encrypted web requests through your connection. 

You won’t notice any difference in how your phone performs. No lagging calls or YouTube videos that keep freezing. In fact, the Grass app typically uses just 5 to 10% of your phone battery over a full day. That’s similar to the battery usage of many popular messaging apps.

The app also automatically pauses when your battery gets low or you enter an area with a poor connection. (You can also always pause the app manually anytime you want.) 

Just as with the desktop version of Grass, the mobile app cannot view your private data or your activity on your phone. That’s part of Grass’s commitment to user privacy. 

You’ll earn Grass Points based on the amount of time your app is connected to the Grass network and the quality of that connection. The longer you stay connected and the more stable your internet, the more Points you’ll earn. 

Set-Up Made Simple: Steps to Start on Mobile

Getting started with the Grass mobile app on Android is super simple and takes just a few minutes.

1. Download the Grass App: Use this link from the Google Play Store to download the Grass app.  You can also search the Google Play Store for the app. Just make sure the app is from the Grass Foundation. 
2. Click “Install” and the app will download and install automatically.
3. Open the app: Once you review and respond to some required and optional permissions in order to run the app, hit “Done.”
4. Create Your Account: If you’re new to Grass, you’ll need to provide an email address and one-time password. You can also choose to sign in through your existing Google account.
5. Sign In: If you already have a Grass account, all you have to do is log in using your existing credentials.
6. Monitor Your Progress: That’s it! Now, whenever you open your Grass app, you’ll see your personalized Grass dashboard, where you can check your Points earnings, share your referral code with friends, and track your progress through the Grass Tiers. 

Your Android device is now part of the Grass network, quietly earning Grass Points while you go about your day. You can confirm that the Grass app is running by looking for the Grass icon in your phone’s status bar. 

Transforming the Grass Network with Mobile Data Sharing

The addition of mobile users doesn’t just expand the Grass network; it fundamentally transforms it. 

Grass mobile users carry the network with them everywhere. They contribute their unused internet from coffee shops in Seattle, university campuses in Madrid, co-working spaces in Mexico City, and residential areas across the globe. 

As the Grass network becomes more geographically distributed and consistently online, it becomes more attractive to institutions that need reliable access to web data from multiple locations. 

Since every Grass user is an owner in the network, growing the ecosystem means more opportunities for everyone in the network. In essence, the Grass mobile app makes everyone’s participation more meaningful and potentially more rewarding. 

Mobile Sharing Matters – and You Can Be Part of It

The launch of the Grass mobile app for Android is helping to democratize access to the Grass network and allowing more people across the world to earn Grass Points. 

Even if you also have a desktop, the Grass Android app gives you another way to increase your uptime on the network and earn even more Grass Points. Every person who joins the Grass network makes it stronger, more diverse, and more valuable. 

Ready to turn your unused mobile internet into rewards? 

Download the Grass app on Android today.