EarnStar review: how it works and who can join

What EarnStar is

EarnStar is a GPT (get-paid-to) site: members earn rewards for surveys, games and offers rather than being paid a wage. It runs as a website and as apps for Android and iOS.

The site is operated by EarnStar AB (also written Earn Star AB), based in Stockholm, Sweden. Its terms of use name Prime Insights AB, part of Aonic AB (publ), as the parent company, and the footer describes EarnStar as a product of Prime Insights AB. On Google Play and the App Store, Earn Star AB is listed as the developer and seller.

EarnStar at a glance

The table below summarizes the checked facts about EarnStar.

Facts checked on 2026-10-06

How members earn on EarnStar

Members can take paid surveys matched to their profile, play mobile games by completing in-game challenges or objectives, and complete offers and tasks from a catalogue of third-party partners.

EarnStar also has a referral setup that gives bonus rewards for inviting friends, leaderboards for members who play games and complete surveys, and milestone bonuses for staying active. Its terms describe the underlying tasks as online surveys, product tests, app tests and website tests arranged with outside advertising partners.

The Google Play listing also advertises a welcome bonus for new members, though store promotions like this can change.

How EarnStar pays and who can join

EarnStar lists several payout methods, including PayPal, Venmo, Revolut, Visa, bank transfer and gift cards; its site also mentions a large number of gift card options and transfer methods.

There is no single confirmed minimum payout. EarnStar's FAQ states there is no minimum amount required to withdraw, but its terms of use refer to a minimum balance that is communicated to the member at registration and may be set lower for some payment methods or promotions. No specific figure is published anywhere.

To join, EarnStar asks for an email address, which must be confirmed through an activation link, and it may request profile details such as gender, age and education to match surveys and tasks. Only one account per person is allowed, and tasks are tied to the member's country of residence; using the account from another country can end the membership. An identity check may be required before a payout. Joining itself is free, with no sign-up fees according to the FAQ.

EarnStar lists country editions across North America, Europe, parts of Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South America and South Africa. Nigeria is not on EarnStar's own country list, even though it may appear in broader research market lists.

EarnStar compared with PocketsFull

Both are reward sites with surveys, games and offers, but they differ in payout options and platforms.

How PocketsFull differs

PocketsFull is also a rewards site: members take paid surveys, complete offers (including game and app offers), and redeem their balance. Joining is free and no deposit is ever asked for.

Game offers on PocketsFull appear on the Offers page, where the member installs or opens a game and reaches the steps the offer lists. PocketsFull also has a separate free-games section for browser games that are just for fun and do not pay rewards.

PocketsFull has an Android app on Google Play, and its website also works in a phone browser. It has a referral program with a personal referral link on the referral page, and a minimum age of 13, with anyone under 18 needing a parent or guardian's consent.

How PocketsFull pays

The payout box below shows the redeem options available on PocketsFull.

Options depend on the member's country: local gift cards are shown first, followed by PayPal and Litecoin.

These are the payout options available on the redeem screen for most members.