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Complete Guide to Microtask & Survey Apps in 2025

Everything you need to know about microtask and survey apps. From high-quality research studies to quick survey apps, find the best platforms for your time and earning goals.

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Updated August 17, 2025

Complete Guide to Microtask & Survey Apps in 2025

By Randy Salars

Here's a clean, up-to-date menu of microtask & survey apps you can do from your phone—grouped by what they're best at and how you get paid.

Whether you're looking for high-quality research studies with better pay rates or quick survey apps for immediate cash, this guide covers all the major platforms with their payout speeds, quality levels, and earning potential.

Higher Quality

Best for Higher-Quality Research (Typically Better $/hr)

Academic and UX research platforms with enforced minimum pay rates

Prolific

Academic & UX research studies

Academic/UX studies with minimum hourly pay enforced (at least $8/hr in the US; £6 in the UK; they recommend $12/hr+). Cash out to PayPal after study approval and a short security wait.

• Min Pay: $8/hr US, £6/hr UK
• Recommended: $12/hr+
• Payout: PayPal after approval
• Wait Time: Short security wait

UserTesting

Website & app usability testing

10–20 min usability tests; PayPal ~14 days after you upload a test.

• Duration: 10-20 minutes
• Payout: PayPal
• Timing: ~14 days after upload
• Type: Usability testing

dscout

Mobile diary research studies

Mobile diary studies with longer "missions," higher payouts; all rewards via PayPal (7–10 business days after researcher initiates payment).

• Type: Mobile diary studies
• Duration: Longer missions
• Payout: PayPal
• Timing: 7-10 business days

User Interviews

Company research interviews & surveys

One-off interviews/surveys from companies; incentives are paid either by the platform or by the researcher (gift cards/PayPal/direct deposit depending on study).

• Type: Interviews & surveys
• Payout: Gift cards/PayPal/direct deposit
• Source: Platform or researcher
• Focus: Company research
Microtasks

Microtask Marketplaces (Tons of Tiny Tasks)

Platforms with numerous small tasks for consistent earnings

Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk)

Microtask marketplace

Image labeling, data checks, short surveys; earnings in USD, with bank transfer/Hyperwallet options where eligible. Payout speed depends on requester approval.

Payout: USD to Amazon/Bank
Speed: After requester approval

Clickworker

Data entry & categorization tasks

Short writing, categorization, data tasks. Weekly (PayPal/Payoneer/ACH) or bi-weekly (SEPA) payouts; methods vary by country.

Payout: PayPal/Payoneer/ACH/SEPA
Frequency: Weekly or bi-weekly

Toloka

Global microtask platform

Global microtasks (image/video annotation, surveys). Withdraw via PayPal/Payoneer/Papara (availability & minimums vary; Payoneer may charge fees).

Payout: PayPal/Payoneer/Papara
Global platform
Quick Surveys

Quick Survey/Rewards Apps (Low Effort, Smaller Payouts)

Easy-to-use apps for quick cash with lower payouts but faster access

Survey Junkie

Survey rewards platform

Points redeemable for PayPal or e-gift cards; additional "Surf to Earn/Pulse" program mentions bank transfer/check in some cases. Low cashout thresholds (commonly $5–$10).

Payout: PayPal/e-gift cards
Min: $5-$10

Swagbucks

Rewards & survey platform

Surveys/offers/watch videos; PayPal cash and gift cards, PayPal $5 minimum.

Payout: PayPal/gift cards
Min: $5 PayPal

InboxDollars

Survey & rewards platform

Surveys/offers; cash out via PayPal/visa/gift cards; $15 first payout, then $10; processing typically ~3 business days.

Payout: PayPal/Visa/gift cards
Min: $15 first, then $10

Google Opinion Rewards

Google survey app

10–60s surveys from Google; payouts are PayPal (iOS) or Google Play credit (Android).

Payout: PayPal/Google Play
Duration: 10-60 seconds

Microsoft Rewards

Microsoft rewards program

Earn with Bing searches/Xbox etc.; redeem gift cards/donations via your Rewards page.

Payout: Gift cards/donations
Method: Bing searches/Xbox

YouGov

Opinion polling platform

Brand & news opinion polls; cash/gift cards via points; 25,000-point minimum to redeem (US help center).

Payout: Cash/gift cards
Min: 25,000 points

AttaPoll

Quick survey app

Ultra-low cashout; PayPal/gift cards, minimum around $3 (varies by country); most PayPal payouts arrive within minutes.

Payout: PayPal/gift cards
Min: ~$3, minutes to arrive
Payout Comparison

Payout & Threshold Snapshot (Popular Picks)

Complete comparison of payout methods, timing, and minimum thresholds

PlatformHow You're PaidTypical TimingMin. Cashout
ProlificPayPal (after approval)Security wait (24–72h) after approvalN/A; studies must pay ≥$8/hr
UserTestingPayPal~14 days after test uploadPer test basis
dscoutPayPal7–10 business days after payment requestPer mission basis
MTurkUSD to Amazon/Bank (Hyperwallet options)After requester approvalNone posted per task; rolling earnings
ClickworkerPayPal/Payoneer/ACH/SEPAWeekly (most) or bi-weekly (SEPA)Varies by method/region
TolokaPayPal/Payoneer/PaparaVaries; provider fees may applyVaries by method/region
Survey JunkiePayPal / e-gift cards (+ Pulse variants)Often immediate after redeem; verification may applyCommonly $5–$10 (program-dependent)
SwagbucksPayPal / gift cardsAfter redemption processing$5 (PayPal)
InboxDollarsPayPal / Visa / gift cards≈3 business days$15 first, then $10
Google Opinion RewardsPayPal (iOS) / Google Play credit (Android)Usually immediate after survey creditN/A (auto credit per survey)
YouGov (US)Cash/gift cards via pointsAfter redemption processing25,000 points
AttaPollPayPal / gift cardsMinutes (PayPal)≈$3 (by country)
Getting Started

48-Hour "Start Now" Plan

Get started quickly with these 4 essential steps

1

Pick 1–2 Platforms

Prolific (quality) + a quick-hit app (Survey Junkie or AttaPoll). Create accounts and verify PayPal if needed.

2

Complete Profiles

Complete profiles fully (this unlocks more invites & prevents payment hiccups).

3

Enable Alerts

Enable phone/email alerts and check at :05 past the hour—new Prolific/UserTesting studies often post in bursts.

4

Track & Optimize

Track your time and skip low-rate tasks; aim for ≥$8–$12/hr effective on Prolific; favor diary studies when available.

Pro Tips

Pro Tips (Keep More of What You Earn)

Strategies to maximize your earnings and minimize delays

✅

Chase Approvals

Platforms pay after approval; thoughtful, honest answers get approved faster.

🔗

Verify Payouts Once

Connect/verify PayPal (and any bank transfer option) before your first redemption to avoid delays.

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Mind Thresholds & Fees

First InboxDollars payout is $15, then $10; Toloka/Payoneer may add $1 per transfer.

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Stack a Portfolio

Keep one quality platform (Prolific/UserTesting) + one fast cashout (AttaPoll/Swagbucks) so you always have something to do.

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Check Regularly

High-paying studies fill up quickly; check platforms multiple times daily for new opportunities.

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Track Your Time

Monitor actual time spent vs. earnings to identify the most profitable platforms and tasks.

Ready to Start Earning with Microtasks & Surveys?

Choose the right platform for your goals and start earning money today with flexible, on-demand tasks and surveys.

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