Survey Junkie review: how it works and who can join
PocketsFull is a competitor of Survey Junkie. This page is written by PocketsFull and is not connected to Survey Junkie.
Survey Junkie is an online market research community where members answer surveys and can optionally share their browsing activity in exchange for points.
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In short
- What to expect
- Survey Junkie and PocketsFull are both survey and rewards platforms, not jobs: what you can redeem depends on the surveys and offers available to you and the time you put in.
- Run by
- DISQO (Disqo, Inc.)
- How PocketsFull pays
- Gift cards
- PayPal
- Litecoin
- Start earning
- Create a free account
- Complete your profile
- Check the Earn page
- Redeem your rewards
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The points can be redeemed for cash through PayPal or bank transfer, or for gift cards.
This review looks at how Survey Junkie works, how it pays, and who can join, based on what the brand itself publishes, then shows PocketsFull as another option for earning rewards online.
What Survey Junkie is
Survey Junkie is a survey panel. Members answer market research surveys that are sent by email or push notification and also appear on the member dashboard, and each survey shows its point value and estimated time before the member starts it.
Survey Junkie is wholly owned by DISQO, a consumer insights platform. Google Play lists Disqo, Inc., based in Glendale, California, as the developer of the Survey Junkie app, and the App Store lists DISQO, Inc. as the seller.
Survey Junkie at a glance
Here are the key facts about Survey Junkie as published by the brand itself.
| Run by | DISQO (Disqo, Inc.) |
|---|---|
| Type | Survey panel |
| How you earn | Surveys, sign-up steps, Surf to Earn, bonus-point promotions, occasional product tests and focus groups |
| Available in | United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom |
| Platforms | Web, Android, iOS, browser extension and desktop app for Surf to Earn |
| Payout methods | PayPal, bank transfer, gift cards (Amazon, Target, Walmart, Sephora, Starbucks, Visa, Apple / iTunes) |
| Minimum payout | $5 (500 points) |
| Sign-up requirements | Age 18 or older, resident of the US, Canada, Australia or UK, free to join |
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How members earn on Survey Junkie
The main way to earn is by completing surveys, and a survey that ends in disqualification still adds a few points. Signing up also earns points for creating an account, confirming the email address, and completing profile questionnaires.
Survey Junkie also offers Surf to Earn, where a member opts in to share online activity such as searches, site visits, app usage, shopping activity and ad views through a browser extension, a desktop app, or inside the mobile app. This earns monthly points and can unlock extra surveys, but it requires staying active on the device with a minimum number of online sessions each month, and monthly points are only awarded after the extension or app has been installed for a set period.
There are also monthly bonus-point promotions for completing a set number of surveys, and occasional product tests and focus groups.
Survey Junkie's own FAQ says surveys are not meant to replace a full-time job, and that not everyone qualifies for every survey.
How it pays and who can join
Survey Junkie's payout methods are PayPal, bank transfer, and gift cards, with named examples including Amazon, Target, Walmart, Sephora, Starbucks, Visa and Apple / iTunes. Which options are actually offered may vary by location and verification status.
The brand's own site and its current Google Play listing state a minimum payout of $5, which equals 500 points, based on a rate of 100 points per dollar. The App Store description still shows older figures of a 1,000-point minimum and United States residents only, but the brand's site and Google Play listing are more current.
To join, a member must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the United States, Canada, Australia or the United Kingdom. Sign-up is free and asks for name, email, ZIP or postal code, and date of birth. Survey Junkie may require identity verification before a redemption, which can include text, email or phone confirmation, a cross-check with rewards partners, or photo ID.
Survey Junkie does not publish a founding year or a payout processing time on the pages checked. It also does not specify which redemption options apply in Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, and whether points expire is not published either.
Survey Junkie compared with PocketsFull
The table below lines up the two side by side, using only what each one publishes about itself.
| What it compares | PocketsFull | Survey Junkie |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Online rewards site for surveys and offers | Survey panel owned by DISQO |
| How you earn | Paid surveys and offers, including game and app offers | Surveys, sign-up steps, Surf to Earn, bonus promotions |
| Payout options | Local gift cards, PayPal, Litecoin | PayPal, bank transfer, gift cards |
| Where it works | Availability depends on country | United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom |
| App | Android app, also works in a phone browser | Android and iOS app |
| Minimum age | 13, with parental or guardian consent under 18 | 18 or older |
How PocketsFull differs
PocketsFull is an online rewards site where members take paid surveys, complete offers, and collect rewards that can be redeemed. Joining and using it is free, and there is no deposit or payment required: rewards are earned through surveys and offers, never bought.
Alongside surveys, PocketsFull has offers from partners, including game and app offers found on the Offers page, where a member installs or opens an app or game and reaches the steps the offer lists. Some offers take between 7 and 30 days to confirm, and each offer states its own confirmation time.
PocketsFull also has a separate section of free browser games that need no download and no sign-up. These are for fun and do not pay rewards.
The minimum age on PocketsFull is 13, with parental or guardian consent required for anyone under 18. One account per person is allowed, and PocketsFull is run by Catalyse Research, LLC.
How PocketsFull pays
The box below shows the redemption options PocketsFull offers, and these depend on the member's country.
Members can redeem rewards for local gift cards, with the catalogue varying by country, alongside PayPal and Litecoin, both listed on the redeem screen.
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 on PocketsFull at no cost. There is no deposit or payment required at any stage.
Complete your profile
Keep your profile complete, accurate and up to date so you are matched with more surveys that fit you.
Check the Earn page
Visit the Earn page to see today's surveys and offers, including game and app offers.
Redeem your rewards
Once you have a balance, redeem it for a gift card in your country's catalogue, PayPal, or Litecoin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Survey Junkie legit?
Survey Junkie is a real survey panel owned by DISQO, a consumer insights company, and it publishes how members earn and how payouts work. Whether it is worth your time depends on what you want from it, since it is a survey site, not a job.
How much does it cost to join Survey Junkie?
Sign-up is free. The sign-up form asks for your name, email, ZIP or postal code, and date of birth.
Can anyone join Survey Junkie?
No. Survey Junkie requires members to be at least 18 years old and to live in the United States, Canada, Australia or the United Kingdom.
What payout methods does Survey Junkie offer?
Survey Junkie lists PayPal, bank transfer, and gift cards such as Amazon, Target, Walmart, Sephora, Starbucks, Visa and Apple / iTunes, though which options appear can depend on location and verification status.
What payout methods does PocketsFull offer?
PocketsFull's redeem screen lists local gift cards, with the catalogue depending on your country, along with PayPal and Litecoin.
Is Survey Junkie available outside the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom?
Survey Junkie states that members must reside in one of those four countries, and that redemption options and product features may vary by region within them.
