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Head-to-head

Zap Surveys vs Money App

Zap Surveys 4.4★ · Free to download 75
Winner Zap Surveys
Money App 4.9★ · Free + IAP 50

Zap Surveys is the better choice for users looking for a variety of survey and game options to earn extra cash, despite some reported payment and technical issues.

Full reviews: Zap Surveys · Money App

Zap Surveys offers a diverse range of surveys and games for earning money, with many users reporting successful payouts and ease of use R18. However, some users experience issues with surveys cutting short, low pay for time invested, and occasional payment delays R4R10R3. Money App has a higher lifetime rating, but no user reviews were provided for a direct comparison.

Head to head

Features and Earning Opportunities edge: Zap SurveysR8R15R18R23
Zap Surveys Zap Surveys offers a variety of ways to earn money, including surveys and games R15R23. Users appreciate the option to earn a few cents even when screened out of surveys R8. Some users have reported earning significant amounts, like a $60 gift card or a 'good hundred' dollars R18R30.
Money App No user reviews were provided for Money App to assess its features and earning opportunities.
Ease of Use edge: Zap SurveysR1R2R11R18
Zap Surveys Many Zap Surveys users find the app easy to use and a simple way to earn money R1R2R11. The app is described as 'no brainer' and 'fun' R11R18.
Money App No user reviews were provided for Money App to assess its ease of use.
Reliability and Payouts tieR3R4R5R10
Zap Surveys While many Zap Surveys users report successful payouts and receiving gift cards or cash R18R26, a significant number of users experience issues. These include payments not being received R3, surveys cutting short after extensive time invested for minimal or no pay R4R5R10, and technical problems like surveys failing to load or the app logging users out . Some users also express discomfort with the requirement to send photo ID and a selfie for cash-outs R33.
Money App No user reviews were provided for Money App to assess its reliability and payout processes.
Value for Time/Money edge: Zap SurveysR2R4R5R9
Zap Surveys Zap Surveys receives mixed reviews regarding the value for time. Some users feel it's an easy way to earn extra cash R2R11, and some report high-paying surveys . However, many users complain about spending too much time for very little money, especially when surveys screen them out after answering many questions R4R5R9R10.
Money App No user reviews were provided for Money App to assess its value for time/money.
Support edge: Zap SurveysR22R33
Zap Surveys One Zap Surveys user mentioned waiting for customer service to reply regarding payment issues and the ID requirement R33. Another user noted having issues but being able to resolve them and earn money R22.
Money App No user reviews were provided for Money App to assess its customer support.
Pick Zap Surveys if

You are looking for a free app with a variety of surveys and games to earn extra cash, and you are willing to navigate potential issues with survey disqualification or payment processing R15R23.

Pick Money App if

There are no reviews for Money App to recommend it based on user experience.

Evidence note: The comparison is heavily one-sided as no user reviews were provided for Money App. Therefore, all 'A' edges are based solely on Zap Surveys' user feedback, and 'B' takes are absent.

Frequently asked

Does Zap Surveys pay out real money?
Yes, many Zap Surveys users report receiving payouts in cash or gift cards, with some mentioning earnings like $60 gift cards or hundreds of dollars R18R26R30. However, some users do experience delays or non-receipt of payments R3.
Are Zap Surveys worth the time?
The worth of Zap Surveys for time invested is mixed; some users find it an easy and quick way to make extra cash R2R8R11, while others report spending significant time (e.g., 55 minutes) for very little reward (e.g., two cents) due to frequent disqualifications or low-paying surveys R4R5R9R10.
Does Zap Surveys require ID for cash out?
Yes, at least one Zap Surveys user reported that to cash out to PayPal, they were required to send a copy of their ID and a selfie, which caused discomfort and a delay in payment R33.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R8] Zap Surveys 5/5 · US Zap Surveys: First of all, I enjoy taking surveys and I especially like to take zap surveys because you get paid at least a few cents even if you get in a situation where you are screened out. It’s a quick and fun way to make extra cash. I like the fact that your surveys not only tell you the time it should take you to complete the survey but they are much more accurate than some other survey site
  2. [R15] Zap Surveys 4/5 · US Good: It has many options for you to make money.
  3. [R18] Zap Surveys 5/5 · US Amazing: Just received an amazing $60 gift card for driving past stores and answering a few surveys. This app is easy and fun to use and the funds really add up fast. Thank you!
  4. [R23] Zap Surveys 5/5 · US Great !: Awesome fun surveys and games
  5. [R1] Zap Surveys 2/5 · US Accurian: Easy
  6. [R2] Zap Surveys 4/5 · US Fun: Easy way to earn small amounts of money easily
  7. [R11] Zap Surveys 5/5 · US Good stuff: I love Zap extra money for answering simple questions ITS A NO BRAINER!
  8. [R3] Zap Surveys 3/5 · US No payment yet: The site/app said payment was sent on 10/09/2022 to my email. It’s not there. What’s the issue I did the work now can I get my money. Please and Thank you.
  9. [R4] Zap Surveys 1/5 · US Survey cut short: Too much non low paying survey’s. Too many questions answered before you decide I’m not a good candidate for the survey
  10. [R5] Zap Surveys 4/5 · US Zap: You take a survey Answer most of the questions It takes 15 minutes then it says sorry your not the right fit After you did the whole survey They give you 2 cents instead of the 53 It’s a scam Happens to most of the survey
  11. [R10] Zap Surveys 2/5 · US Pays out very little: The app used to be much better than it is today (January 2025). Tonight I spent 55 minutes filling out surveys only to earn two cent. It’s ridiculous.
  12. [R9] Zap Surveys 3/5 · US Amount: To much time and little money but still after a few days I can Get 10$
  13. [R22] Zap Surveys 5/5 · US Zap: I love using this app it pays good I had some issues but thank God I could answer some surveys and earn some extra money
  14. [R33] Zap Surveys 5/5 · US Payment: I finally am ready to cash out to PayPal, and I have to send a copy of my ID AND a selfie. This doesn’t sit quite well with me to send these items. I’ve been doing surveys for over two years and none of the companies requested my PHOTO ID to cash out. I am waiting for customer service to reply to me about this. It’s not like we’re getting paid hundreds of dollars. Until I get this resolve
  15. [R26] Zap Surveys 5/5 · US Zap: Surveys you really get paid for
  16. [R30] Zap Surveys 5/5 · US Amazing app!! For real!: Easy money! Made a good hundred not even really trying!

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store