Is TesterUp legit, and what else works like it?
PocketsFull is a competitor of TesterUp. This page is written by PocketsFull and is not connected to TesterUp.
TesterUp is a real micro-task platform run by aestimium GmbH, a company based in Hamburg, Germany.
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In short
- What to expect
- If you are outside the United States, Canada or Great Britain, TesterUp will not let you sign up, so look for a survey or offer site that lists your country directly. Either way, this kind of earning is pocket money for spare time, not a salary.
- Run by
- aestimium GmbH, Hamburg, Germany
- How PocketsFull pays
- Gift cards
- PayPal
- Litecoin
- Start earning
- Create a free account
- Complete your profile
- Start a survey or offer
- Redeem your balance
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It pays registered testers for trying mobile games, completing surveys, and finishing other offers, so the short answer to whether TesterUp is legit is yes, it is an operating service with a company behind it and published payout methods.
TesterUp only works for people living in the United States, Canada (outside Quebec) or Great Britain (outside Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man). Anyone visiting from another country sees a 'service not available' notice and cannot start new tasks while abroad.
If you are outside those three countries, or you just want to compare what else exists, this page explains how TesterUp works and what to look for in a similar app or site.
What TesterUp is
TesterUp splits each offer into goals: for example, installing a game for the first time through TesterUp's own link and then reaching a milestone inside that game. Completing a goal adds a cash amount to the tester's balance. Members can also take surveys from third-party survey partners, try new apps, and work on time-limited goals that carry their own shorter deadlines. There is also a referral option.
TesterUp runs on the web and as an Android app on Google Play and an iOS app on the App Store, listed as 'Testerup: Test & Earn Rewards'. Most offers are built for mobile, though some tasks can be done from a desktop computer.
TesterUp rules require that an offer has never been installed before on that device and that it is installed only through TesterUp's own link, with an overall time limit on every task.
TesterUp at a glance
Here are the key facts about TesterUp, taken from its own help center and app-store listings.
| Run by | aestimium GmbH, Hamburg, Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Micro-task platform |
| How members earn | Testing games, surveys, trying new apps and other offers, time-limited goals, referrals |
| Where it is available | United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), Great Britain (excluding Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man) only |
| Platforms | Web, Android (Google Play), iOS (App Store) |
| Payout methods | PayPal (fee applies), Venmo in the United States only (fee applies), Visa virtual card, Amazon gift card |
| Minimum payout | Not published; shown in the member's Wallet tab as preset amounts |
| Sign-up requirements | Age 18 or older, resident of a supported country, a PayPal account, one account per person, a device with a working camera for face verification |
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What to look for in a similar app
When comparing TesterUp to any similar app, start with where it is available. Many micro-task and survey platforms only work in a handful of countries, so check this before signing up rather than after.
- Which countries it accepts, and whether that includes your own.
- How tasks actually pay: a fixed amount per goal, per survey, or something else.
- What payout methods it offers, and whether any of them carry a processing fee.
- Whether it requires identity or face verification before your first payout.
- Whether unfinished tasks or a remaining balance expire or stay in your account.
TesterUp, for instance, deducts a processing fee on PayPal and Venmo payouts, while its Visa virtual card and Amazon gift card options carry no fee. It also requires a one-time face verification at the first payout and a verified email address. These are the kinds of details worth checking on any platform before you rely on it.
TesterUp compared with PocketsFull
TesterUp and PocketsFull are not the same kind of service. The table below lines up what each one actually offers.
| What it is | PocketsFull | TesterUp |
|---|---|---|
| Type of platform | Online rewards site for surveys and offers | Micro-task platform for testing games, apps and surveys |
| How you earn | Taking paid surveys and completing offers, including game and app offers | Completing goals in game and app offers, plus surveys |
| Payout options | Gift cards by country, PayPal, Litecoin | PayPal, Venmo (United States only), Visa virtual card, Amazon gift card |
| Where it works | Availability of surveys and offers depends on the member's country | United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), Great Britain (excluding Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man) |
| App | Android app on Google Play; website also works in a phone browser | Android (Google Play) and iOS (App Store) |
| Cost to join | Free | Free |
How PocketsFull is different
PocketsFull is an online rewards site, not a micro-task platform tied to installing games through a tracking link. Members take paid surveys and complete offers, many of them game and app offers, and collect rewards they can redeem. Joining and using PocketsFull is free, and there is never a deposit or a payment required: rewards are earned, not bought.
On the Offers page, earning by playing games works the same general way other game-offer platforms do: you install or open the listed game and reach the steps the offer describes. Some offers take between 7 and 30 days to confirm, and each offer states its own confirmation time. A reward can take a while to show up because the partner checks and confirms it first.
PocketsFull also runs a separate section of free browser games that need no download and no sign-up. Those are for fun only and do not pay rewards, which is a useful distinction if you are specifically looking for a site like TesterUp that pays for completing game milestones.
Like TesterUp, PocketsFull keeps member profiles accurate so surveys match the right people, and not every survey fits every person: being screened out before the end happens to everyone at some point. One account per person is required, and VPNs, incorrect details or duplicate accounts can lead to restriction or suspension. The minimum age to join is 13, with parental or guardian consent required under 18.
How you get paid on PocketsFull
PocketsFull lets members redeem their balance for gift cards, with the catalog depending on the member's country, so you see local brands rather than a single fixed list.
PayPal and Litecoin are also listed on the redeem screen alongside the gift card options. The box below shows exactly what is available where you are.
TesterUp also lists Venmo and a Visa virtual card as payout options, but neither of those is available on PocketsFull's 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 the PocketsFull website or through the Android app. There is no fee to join.
Complete your profile
Fill in your profile honestly and keep it up to date. This helps match you with more surveys.
Start a survey or offer
Open the Earn page to see today's surveys and offers, including game and app offers.
Redeem your balance
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 TesterUp legit?
Yes, it is a real platform run by aestimium GmbH, with published payout methods and sign-up requirements. It only accepts residents of the United States, Canada (outside Quebec) and Great Britain (outside Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man), so it is not open to everyone who searches for it.
How does TesterUp work?
Testers complete goals inside offers, mostly installing a game for the first time through TesterUp's own link and reaching an in-game milestone, or completing a survey from a third-party partner. Each completed goal adds a cash amount to the tester's balance.
Is TesterUp safe to use?
TesterUp requires a one-time face verification at the first payout and a verified email address, and it does not allow VPNs, proxy servers or more than one account per person. Whether a platform feels safe for you also depends on how comfortable you are sharing that kind of verification.
Does TesterUp pay, and how do withdrawals work?
TesterUp pays through PayPal, Venmo (United States only), a Visa virtual card or an Amazon gift card, with a processing fee deducted from PayPal and Venmo payouts. A payout can be requested once your Wallet balance reaches the minimum shown there, though TesterUp does not publish that minimum as a fixed figure.
What are some apps like TesterUp for people outside its supported countries?
If you live outside the United States, Canada or Great Britain, look for a survey and offer site that explicitly lists your country. PocketsFull is one such option: it runs on surveys and offers rather than game-install tracking, and its gift card options depend on your country.
Does PocketsFull offer the same payout methods as TesterUp?
Not exactly. PocketsFull's redeem screen lists PayPal, Litecoin and gift cards that depend on your country, but it does not offer Venmo or a Visa virtual card the way TesterUp does.
