App ReviewsIs Survey Junkie Legit? Our Honest Review (2026)
Is Survey Junkie Legit? Our Honest Review (2026)

What Survey Junkie pays, the $5 cash out, why you get disqualified and who should skip it.

Short answer: Yes, Survey Junkie is legit. It’s owned by DISQO in Glendale, California, and pays points for surveys (100 points = $1) with a $5 cash out to PayPal, bank or gift cards. It won’t make you rich. Survey Junkie says so itself.

What is Survey Junkie?

A survey site and app. You answer surveys for points, and you can opt in to share browsing data for extra monthly points.

Who’s behind Survey Junkie?

DISQO, a market research company in Glendale, California. Survey Junkie says it has had more than 20 million members.

What we see on r/EarnExtraIncome

Survey Junkie barely comes up in independent threads in the sub. Here’s Brian’s take.

I’ve used Survey Junkie on and off for years, and it has definitely been difficult to earn a few bucks.

It’s worth signing up for. I check what’s good when I have off time.

Survey Junkie pros and cons

Pros

  • Low cash out: $5
  • PayPal, bank transfer or gift cards
  • A few points even when you don’t qualify
  • App Store 4.6 from 87,185 ratings

Cons

  • You won’t qualify for every survey
  • ID check before you redeem
  • Best bonus means sharing your browsing data
  • Site and app disagree on countries and minimum

How much can you make on Survey Junkie?

500 points is $5, the cash out floor on its website. The App Store listing says 1,000 points, so check the app for your minimum.

Survey Junkie says 30,000+ members cash out each month and that it’s not meant to replace a job.

Who Survey Junkie is for (and who should skip it)

For people who like plain surveys and want a low cash out.

Skip it if surveys bore you. Bigcash and Testerup pay for games instead.

How Survey Junkie scored

3.6/5
  • Payout speed 20%2.0
  • Minimum cash out 15%4.5
  • Earning potential 20%2.5
  • Cash out options 15%5.0
  • Availability 10%4.0
  • Tracking and support 10%4.5
  • Transparency 10%4.0

Scored from what Survey Junkie publishes on its own site, terms and app store listings. How we rate apps

Final verdict: is Survey Junkie legit?

Yeslegit

Final verdict

3.6/5How we rate

Legit, slow but simple

Real company, low cash out. Small money for spare time.

Among survey sites, InboxDollars pays in dollars and Swagbucks adds shopping. For more money per hour, game apps win.

Survey Junkie FAQ

Is Survey Junkie legit or a scam?

Survey Junkie is legit. It’s owned by DISQO and pays to PayPal, bank transfer or gift cards.

What is the Survey Junkie minimum cash out?

The website says $5 (500 points). The App Store listing says 1,000 points, so check the app for yours.

How much are Survey Junkie points worth?

100 points is $1.

Why do I keep getting disqualified on Survey Junkie?

Surveys close when quotas fill, and speeding or answering against your profile can disqualify you. You still get a few points when you don’t qualify.

Is Survey Junkie available outside the US?

Its website lists the US, Canada, Australia and the UK, while the App Store listing says US only.

What’s a good alternative to Survey Junkie?

Try InboxDollars or Swagbucks.

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Brian Meiggs
Brian Meiggs
Brian has spent 8+ years testing money making apps and runs the tracking systems behind EarnExtraIncome, so every payout figure here comes from real data, not guesses. Named to Northern Virginia 40 Under 40. See the full app rankings.

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