SmartSpotter review: what it is and what else is similar
PocketsFull is a competitor of SmartSpotter. This page is written by PocketsFull and is not connected to SmartSpotter.
SmartSpotter is a smartphone app that pays people, called Spotters, to complete small in-store assignments such as photographing a display, checking a price or evaluating a promotion, in the style of mystery shopping.
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In short
- What to expect
- SmartSpotter pays for physical work done in stores in a limited set of countries, while PocketsFull pays pocket money for surveys and offers completed online: neither is a salary or a job.
- What it is
- App for in-store assignments (mystery shopping and merchandising style tasks)
- How PocketsFull pays
- Gift cards
- PayPal
- Litecoin
- Start earning
- Create a free account
- Complete your profile
- Take surveys and offers
- Redeem your rewards
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SmartSpotter is run by SmartSpotter B.V. in the Netherlands, and in the United Kingdom and Ireland with Resource Experience Limited, trading as SmartSpotter UK. It is a real company with published terms, so the question is less whether it is legit and more whether its work fits you: it only offers assignments in certain countries, and the work happens in physical stores, not online.
If you are looking for apps like SmartSpotter, or an online alternative such as PocketsFull, this page explains what to check and how the two kinds of apps differ.
What SmartSpotter is
Spotters pick assignments, called Spots, inside the app: photographing a window display, entering shelf prices, or checking that a promotion is set up correctly in a store. The company says it uses this information to give retailers and suppliers insight into how their products and promotions look on the shop floor.
The app also lists mystery shopping visits and merchandising assignments, and Spotters can earn a fee for referring a new Spotter once that person completes an assignment. Store listings mention that Spotters also collect SmartPoints for each completed Spot, though what SmartPoints are used for is not published.
Because the work is done inside physical shops, it only makes sense where SmartSpotter is active. The App Store and Google Play listings give slightly different country lists, and both say the app is not available outside the countries it names.
SmartSpotter at a glance
These facts come from SmartSpotter's own store listings and terms.
| What it is | App for in-store assignments (mystery shopping and merchandising style tasks) |
|---|---|
| Run by | SmartSpotter B.V. (Netherlands); in the UK and Ireland with Resource Experience Limited, trading as SmartSpotter UK |
| How you earn | In-store Spots such as photos and price checks, mystery shopping visits, merchandising assignments, and a referral fee |
| Where it is available | A set list of countries including the Netherlands, UK, Ireland, Germany, Belgium and others; not available outside these |
| Platforms | Android app on Google Play and iOS app on the App Store |
| Payout method | Bank transfer to the bank account entered in the app |
| Minimum payout | Not a fixed minimum; terms describe a threshold and smaller amounts needing a request |
| Sign-up requirements | At least 16 years old, real name, email address and bank account details; some areas use a waiting list |
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What to look for in a similar app
Apps like SmartSpotter fall into a few groups: in-store assignment or mystery shopping apps that pay for physical tasks, and online rewards apps that pay for surveys and offers you complete from a phone or computer.
- Check which countries the app actually serves, since in-store apps often list only a handful.
- Look at the minimum age and whether sign-up asks for a bank account, an email address or other personal details.
- Check how payouts work and whether there is a waiting list before you can start.
- Read whether the app pays for every assignment attempt or only for ones that are reviewed and approved afterward.
If in-store tasks are not practical for you, an online rewards site is a different kind of alternative: instead of visiting shops, you complete surveys and offers from home.
SmartSpotter compared with PocketsFull
The two work differently, so this table lines up what each one actually offers.
| What to compare | PocketsFull | SmartSpotter |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Online rewards site for surveys and offers | App for in-store assignments and mystery shopping |
| How you earn | Paid surveys and offers, including game and app offers | Photographing displays, checking prices, store visits, merchandising |
| Where it works | Depends on the surveys and offers available in your country | A set list of countries for paid assignments |
| Payout options | Local gift cards, PayPal, Litecoin | Bank transfer |
| App | Android app; website also works in a phone browser | Android app and iOS app |
| Sign-up cost | Free to join, no deposit or payment required | Free to download |
How PocketsFull differs
PocketsFull is an online rewards site, not a mystery shopping or in-store assignment app. Members take paid surveys, complete offers such as trying an app or a game, and collect rewards they can redeem, all from a phone or computer.
Joining and using PocketsFull is free, and there is no deposit or payment required: rewards are earned by completing surveys and offers, not bought. Not every survey fits every person, since survey providers look for specific profiles, so being screened out before the end happens to everyone from time to time.
PocketsFull also has a separate section of free browser games that need no download and no sign-up, though these are for fun and do not pay rewards. One account is allowed per person, and the minimum age is 13, with anyone under 18 needing a parent or guardian's consent.
How payouts work on PocketsFull
On the redeem screen, PocketsFull shows local gift cards for your country first, followed by PayPal and Litecoin. The box below lists the exact options, since they depend on where you live.
These are the payout options PocketsFull offers; what SmartSpotter offers is listed separately above.
United States
- 650+ gift cardsSee all gift cardsWallet and prepaid cards
- Venmo
- Virtual Mastercard
- Visa eReward
- Virtual Visa
Mobile top-up 
PayPal
Litecoin
PocketsFull does not pay into these wallets: Cash App, Zelle, Chime
How to get started on PocketsFull
Create a free account
Sign up with your email address. There is no fee and no deposit involved.
Complete your profile
Fill in your profile honestly and keep it up to date so you get matched with more surveys.
Take surveys and offers
Check the Earn page for today's surveys and offers, including game and app offers.
Redeem your rewards
Once you have a balance, redeem it for a gift card, PayPal or Litecoin, depending on what is available in your country.
Frequently asked questions
Is SmartSpotter legit?
SmartSpotter is a real company, run by SmartSpotter B.V. in the Netherlands and, in the UK and Ireland, with Resource Experience Limited under the SmartSpotter UK name, with published terms covering sign-up, assignments and payment.
Is SmartSpotter safe to use?
Sign-up asks for your name, age, email address and bank account details, which is standard for an app that pays by bank transfer. As with any app, only provide these details through the official app or website and read the terms for your country before you start.
What apps are like SmartSpotter?
Other in-store assignment or mystery shopping apps work in a similar way, paying for photographs, price checks or store visits. Online rewards sites such as PocketsFull are a different kind of alternative: they pay for surveys and offers completed from home rather than for visits to a shop.
Does SmartSpotter work everywhere?
No. Its own store listings name a specific set of countries where paid assignments are offered, and the app states that it is not available to people outside those countries.
Can I get paid by PayPal on PocketsFull?
Yes, PayPal is listed on the redeem screen alongside local gift cards and Litecoin, though the exact options shown depend on your country.
