I started mining Monero yesterday through an app, Crypto Browser. It is mining pool based and uses a browser versus mining equipment. It was very easy to install and setup using the directions. The concept is intriguing and you can set up other devices in your pool that you get a portion also. I currently have all 4 of my devices mining at the current moment and I will update my progress after I go to work and see if I can use the many computers there.
The pool mines Monero and then converts it into Bitcoin which you can see accumulating in real time on each device. I left the browser open when I went to bed and each device mined all night. The idea is to have many devices signed up in your pool so your accumulated hash rate makes enough impact to accumulate some coin. It is worth checking out since it is free with no mining hardware involved. Check it out and see what you think.