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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

Zap Surveys vs InboxDollars

Zap Surveys 4.4★ · Free to download 75
Winner Zap Surveys
InboxDollars 4.5★ · Free to download 60

Zap Surveys appears to be a better choice for users looking for a survey app that offers higher paying surveys and better compensation for screened-out surveys, despite some reported issues with payment delivery and technical glitches.

Full reviews: Zap Surveys · InboxDollars

Zap Surveys and InboxDollars are both free survey apps allowing users to earn money. Zap Surveys generally offers higher paying surveys and provides some compensation even when users are screened out, which is a significant advantage. However, some users report issues with payment delivery and technical problems with surveys.

Head to head

Earning Potential & Survey Quality edge: Zap SurveysR4R5R8R9
Zap Surveys Zap Surveys is praised for offering higher paying surveys and providing at least a few cents even when users are screened out, which is seen as a significant benefit R8. Users report making good money, with some claiming to have made a hundred dollars without much effort R18. However, some users complain about low pay for the time invested, with one user earning only two cents after 55 minutes R9R10. There are also complaints about being screened out after spending significant time on a survey R4R5.
InboxDollars There are no reviews for InboxDollars provided in the given data, so a comparison on this dimension is not possible from the available information.
Ease of Use edge: Zap SurveysR1R2R8R11
Zap Surveys Many users find Zap Surveys easy to use and a simple way to earn money R1R2R11R19. The app is described as fun and straightforward R18. Some users appreciate that survey times are accurately estimated R8. However, there are complaints about surveys failing to load or hanging, leading to lost points . Some users also report being logged out after every survey or being kicked off the app .
InboxDollars There are no reviews for InboxDollars provided in the given data, so a comparison on this dimension is not possible from the available information.
Payment & Cash Out Reliability edge: Zap SurveysR3R14R17R18
Zap Surveys Zap Surveys is generally seen as legitimate and pays out R17. Users report receiving gift cards and cash R18R19. However, several users report issues with payment delivery, such as payments not appearing in email R3 or problems receiving cash-out emails . A significant concern is the requirement to send a photo ID and a selfie to cash out, which makes some users uncomfortable and leads to hesitation in recommending the app until resolved . One user even reported their account being blocked after earning money R14.
InboxDollars There are no reviews for InboxDollars provided in the given data, so a comparison on this dimension is not possible from the available information.
Pick Zap Surveys if

You are looking for a survey app that offers higher paying surveys and provides some compensation even if you are screened out R8. You are comfortable with the possibility of needing to provide photo ID for cash-outs and are willing to navigate potential payment delivery issues .

Pick InboxDollars if

There are no reviews for InboxDollars provided, so it is not possible to recommend it based on the given data.

Evidence note: The comparison is heavily one-sided as no reviews were provided for App B (InboxDollars). Therefore, all 'edges' are given to App A (Zap Surveys) based solely on its own user feedback, without direct comparison to App B's performance.

Frequently asked

Does Zap Surveys pay out?
Yes, Zap Surveys users confirm that the app does pay out, with some receiving cash and gift cards R17R18R19. However, some users have reported issues with payment delivery, such as payments not appearing in email or problems receiving cash-out emails R3.
Are Zap Surveys worth the time?
Zap Surveys can be worth the time for some users, with many finding it an easy way to earn extra money and appreciating the higher paying surveys R2R11R18. However, other users report that the pay can be very low for the time invested, with one user earning only two cents after 55 minutes R9R10.
Does Zap Surveys screen you out of surveys?
Yes, Zap Surveys does screen users out of surveys, sometimes after they have spent significant time answering questions R4R5. However, a notable positive is that the app pays at least a few cents even when users are screened out, which is appreciated by many R8.

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. [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
  2. [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
  3. [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
  4. [R9] Zap Surveys 3/5 · US Amount: To much time and little money but still after a few days I can Get 10$
  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. [R14] Zap Surveys 1/5 · US What!: I earned my 10 and then they blocked my account this is bs
  10. [R17] Zap Surveys 5/5 · US Surveys does pay: Awesome app
  11. [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!
  12. [R19] Zap Surveys 5/5 · US Cash: Love this. Doesn’t take much effort and you get cash ❤️❤️
  13. [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.

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