Surveys On The Go is a real survey app published by MFour Mobile Research, Inc., and its terms say cash rewards are paid once your balance reaches 10 US dollars. It's only offered in the United States, and the catches are low survey rewards, optional location tracking and inactive accounts being closed with their balances forfeited.
Surveys On The Go sits in a different category from the cash games I've been looking at. You're not betting anything, you're answering questions and getting small rewards. The real questions are what your answers are worth and what the app learns about you in return. Surveys On The Go's own site blocked my automated reading, so the details below come from search-result summaries of its official terms and the store listings, and I've said so where it matters.
The company that publishes it
Both the App Store and Google Play list the app under MFour Mobile Research, Inc., with the Google Play developer section showing MFour Data Research, Inc. Those are the names to look for if you ever want to check the company behind it. It's a market research business, which fits what the app does: it collects opinions and behaviour data that brands want to buy.
What a survey is worth
The App Store listing says most surveys will pay 1 to 5 US dollars, with some surveys paying 10 US dollars or more if you qualify. That's the company's own description, and notice the wording. Most surveys land at the low end, and the bigger ones depend on you matching what the researcher is looking for.
If you spend ten minutes on a survey that pays a dollar, you're earning pocket money rather than a wage. That might suit you for a commute or a wait at the dentist. It won't suit you if you were hoping to replace a day's work.
Getting your money out of the app
The terms say you aren't entitled to cash rewards until your account reaches a minimum balance of 10 US dollars. Payment methods may include PayPal, an Amazon or Starbucks account credit or a Visa gift card, and the terms add that the company can change these methods at any time.
A few of the app's marketing pages suggest there's no minimum. The terms are the binding document and they say 10 US dollars, so plan around that. I'd also treat any quoted payout time as an estimate rather than a promise.
Who can use the app
The terms say users must be 13 years of age or older. The privacy policy says the app is not offered outside the United States. If you're in the UK or elsewhere, any version you find in an app store isn't the real thing, or won't pay out, so don't hand over personal details to it.
Parents of teenagers should look closely at the privacy settings below before letting a young person install it.
Your data is the product
This is the part that deserves a slow read. The terms say location and other activity data is collected only with permission, for instance when you sign up for an optional incentive program. You can pause it in the settings, though that affects your eligibility for a Payday incentive. The App Store privacy section says data linked to you may include location and identifiers, and Apple notes it hasn't verified those disclosures.
There's also a Do Not Sell option. The terms say that if you use it, your account stays active but you stop receiving surveys that involve personal information. If privacy matters to you, that's a useful lever, and so is declining the optional location features.
When an account gets closed
Here's the clause people overlook. The terms say accounts with no activity for 365 consecutive days are closed automatically, and all remaining app incentives are forfeited. The company can also end the agreement immediately for reasons including inactivity, or if it believes in its sole discretion that you've broken the agreement.
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Deleting your account means losing any unredeemed incentives, so cash out before you go. The practical rule is simple: if you stop using the app, redeem what you can first.
Surveys On The Go at a glance
| Question | What the official pages say |
|---|---|
| Publisher | MFour Mobile Research, Inc. |
| Typical reward | Most surveys 1 to 5 US dollars, some 10 or more |
| Cash-out minimum | 10 US dollars, per the terms |
| Payment methods | May include PayPal, Amazon or Starbucks credit, Visa gift card |
| Minimum age | 13 |
| Where | United States only |
| Inactive accounts | Closed after 365 days with balances forfeited |
Spotting fake survey offers
Real survey apps never charge you to join or take your bank login. Walk away from any message that asks for a fee to release your earnings, claims you've been selected for a high-paying panel, or points you to an unofficial website. Use the official store listing and nothing else.
Where I'd put it in a survey routine
Surveys On The Go looks like a legitimate, if modest, way to turn spare minutes into a few US dollars. Keep your expectations low, keep the location features switched off unless you want them, and cash out before the account goes quiet. If you're based in the UK, my guide to paid survey sites in the UK is the better place to start.
For platforms that publish a clear hourly rate, read my breakdown of how much Prolific pays, and for the wider picture, see my guide to legitimate ways to make money online.
Frequently asked questions
Is Surveys On The Go legit?
It's published by MFour Mobile Research, Inc. and pays rewards for surveys. The terms set a 10 US dollar minimum for cash rewards, and the main catches are low payouts, optional location tracking and inactive accounts being closed.
How much do Surveys On The Go surveys pay?
The App Store listing says most surveys pay 1 to 5 US dollars, with some paying 10 US dollars or more if you qualify.
How do you cash out of Surveys On The Go?
The terms say you need a balance of 10 US dollars, and methods may include PayPal, Amazon or Starbucks credit or a Visa gift card.
Can you use Surveys On The Go outside the US?
No. The privacy policy says the app is not offered outside the United States.
What happens to my balance if I stop using the app?
The terms say accounts with no activity for 365 consecutive days are closed and remaining incentives are forfeited.
