Paid Surveys for Teens: 18 Survey Apps and Websites for Ages 13–19 Years

The most obvious way teenagers can get paid for taking surveys online is with survey platforms or GPT platforms (where “GPT” stands for “get paid to”). GPT platforms include websites and apps that reward users for completing quick and easy tasks, and may also be called microtasking platforms, rewards platforms, cashback platforms, or other similar names.

The most obvious way teenagers can get paid for taking surveys online is with survey apps or websites and similar platforms. Platforms with surveys may sometimes be referred to as microtasking or GPT platforms, as well as by other names like cashback apps or rewards apps.

These types of platforms include websites and apps that usually feature a variety of tasks in addition to surveys. For example, you may be able to earn by playing games, signing up for offers, scanning receipts, or completing other quick, easy tasks.

How much can you make with paid online surveys as a teen?

Most survey and GPT platforms pay fairly small amounts. We’ve tested many platforms on this list, and they often paid us less than one dollar per hour. In the best cases, we earned a few dollars per hour.

As such, online surveys aren’t the most lucrative side hustle out there; many other side hustles for teens will yield bigger financial gains.

Nonetheless, surveys can net you a worthwhile amount. What’s more, they’re a side hustle you can do from home or anywhere else you want, and this flexibility makes them a nice way to earn a little extra cash.

How old do you have to be to take paid online surveys?

The platforms on this list have minimum ages ranging from 13 to 18 years. You may sometimes be able to use the account of a parent or guardian to take surveys.

Is it safe for teens to take paid online surveys?

Yes, it’s safe for teens to take paid online surveys. The Federal Trading Commission (or FTC, which is a government agency that protects consumers) sets rules that survey platforms have to follow.

However, it’s generally safer to use more popular and better-established apps and websites like the ones on this list, whereas smaller and lesser-known platforms are more difficult to vet.

While you’re taking surveys online, you should also take precautions to protect yourself. Notably, you shouldn’t give out personal information online if you don’t feel comfortable doing so, and you should definitely never give out important details like your Social Security number or credit card numbers.

We will provide more tips later on to help you stay safe and protect your privacy while taking surveys online.

Check out these survey apps and websites that are open to users aged 13–19 years.

1. MyPoints

Like many of the platforms on this list, MyPoints offers many different ways to earn in addition to surveys. For example, you can earn real money by playing games, searching the web, and signing up for offers.

MyPoints is currently one of the most popular GPT platforms out there, along with its sister app, Swagbucks. Users who have used both say they tend to earn more on MyPoints, and we like how the app is available to younger teens (many survey apps have a 16-or-older age restriction).

MyPoints also has apps for iOS and Android devices as well as a desktop version.

It claims to have millions of members and to have paid out over $300 million in gift cards. As well as gift cards, it offers cash payouts via PayPal, virtual prepaid cards, and air miles.

How old do you need to be to use MyPoints?

To use MyPoints, you have to be 13 years or older. Teens under 18 have to ask for permission from a parent or guardian.

2. Freecash

Freecash is a platform that will pay you for taking surveys, as well as for testing apps and games and watching videos. It’s available as an app for Android devices or as a normal website.

Although some users say qualifying for surveys can sometimes be hit-or-miss on Freecash, we kept it in second place this month, as other reports suggest the app has more variety, faster payouts, and higher flexibility than other, similar platforms.

Freecash makes some pretty impressive claims, although we can’t say whether these are true:

• Users have earned more than $50 million in total on the platform.
• The average user earned $44.96 on Freecash during the day before we viewed the site.
• On average, users can cash out after about 17 minutes.

In particular, the Freecash redemption threshold (and the question of whether you’ll be able to cash out within 17 minutes) is complicated, as this will depend on your location and possibly also other factors.

The upshot is that you’ll need either $2 worth of rewards or $20 of rewards for the first redemption. However, you won’t know which minimum threshold will apply until you sign up.

How old do you need to be to use Freecash?

Freecash is suitable for older teenagers. You have to be 16 or older to sign up.

3. Branded Surveys

Branded Surveys is a well-established platform that has been around since 2012, although it was originally known as MintVine.

While there are some complaints about issues with cashing out (as with many other survey-taking apps), many users agree Branded Surveys is a solid option. Some people even go as far as saying it’s the best survey app they’ve used.

As you might guess from the name, this platform focuses on providing surveys, so you won’t get a lot of the extra tasks like offers and games. Survey-takers get rewarded with gift cards, cash via PayPal or bank transfers, or charity donations.

Branded Surveys is available as a website for desktop devices, and you can also download apps for iOS and Android devices.

How old do you need to be to use Branded Surveys?

To use Branded Surveys, you must be at least 16 years of age.

4. Swagbucks

Swagbucks is a fun GPT platform that features many different ways to earn, with surveys being one of the most lucrative. This platform promises the “very best surveys for cash” and “hundreds of new online surveys daily.”

It also features offers from partners, a receipt-scanning feature, daily polls, and other ways to get rewards in the form of gift cards, PayPal cash, or prepaid Mastercard or Visa cards (which are virtual cards you have to spend online or link up to a digital wallet as opposed to physical cards you can use as direct payment in bricks-and-mortar stores).

Swagbucks has iOS and Android apps for mobile devices as well as a desktop version of the platform, so you can take surveys and make money while you’re on the go.

How old do you need to be to use Swagbucks?

Anyone aged 13 and up can sign up for Swagbucks, although under 18s are encouraged to ask for permission from a parent or guardian.

5. InboxDollars

InboxDollars is yet another GPT platform from Prodege—the same company that runs Swagbucks and MyPoints. This platform was founded in 2000 by Daren Cotter (the company’s CEO) from his college dorm room in Minnesota.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, InboxDollars is pretty similar to Swagbucks and MyPoints, offering a similar variety of rewarded tasks in addition to surveys (e.g., scanning receipts, completing offers, searching for promo codes). It also has a website and apps for Android and iOS devices.

In addition, InboxDollars withdrawals give you mostly the same payment options as Swagbucks and MyPoints (including gift cards, PayPal, and virtual prepaid cards).

How old do you need to be to use InboxDollars?

You can use InboxDollars if you’re 13 years or older. However, if you’re under 18, you are expected to ask for permission from a parent or guardian.

6. LifePoints

LifePoints wins the award for the most established survey platform on our list, as it has been operating for almost 80 years and is used by 5 million people. Like the other platforms we’ve seen so far, it has iOS and Android apps in addition to a web-based version.

However, unlike the other platforms we’ve seen so far, this one focuses almost exclusively on surveys.

You can also complete daily polls for small rewards and enter weekly giveaways for chances to win free cash and prizes (although, when we tested the app and website, we couldn’t find any giveaways that weren’t expired); otherwise, though, there’s not much else going on.

For redeeming rewards, LifePoints has a couple of interesting advantages. One is that it allows you to redeem via Venmo, which is a fairly unusual payment option.

More importantly, for the first cashout, LifePoints has a lower redemption threshold than the other platforms we’ve seen so far. This means you’ll probably be able to get paid faster after you sign up.

How old do you need to be to use LifePoints?

LifePoints is suitable for older teenagers, as you can only use it if you’re aged 16+ years.

7. Toluna Influencers

Toluna Influencers promises the opportunity to “get rewarded instantly by participating in exciting market research projects relevant to you.”

Originally called just Toluna, this platform was founded in the UK in 2000. Now, it’s available in 50 countries and 28 languages.

It’s basically a survey-focused platform, although it offers a few other small tasks you can attempt to earn points.

It also has apps for Android and iOS devices as well as a desktop version.

One gripe we had with this platform when we tried it ourselves was that it was one of the slowest we’ve tried for redeeming rewards. It took us a couple of weeks to get our gift card, so it may not be the best option if you’re looking for surveys that pay ASAP.

How old do you need to be to use Toluna Influencers?

You have to be 16 years of age or older to sign up for Toluna Influencers. However, they say that if you’re less than 18 years of age, any prizes or cash rewards you earn through the platform will go to your legal guardian.

8. Opinion Outpost

Opinion Outpost is from a company called Dynata that runs a number of similar GPT sites. The Opinion Outpost platform offers only surveys as a way to earn (although you can also get a one-off bonus worth about $0.50 when you sign up).

This isn’t the most lucrative survey site we’ve tested, so it’s not a great way to earn in the long term. However, the relatively unimposing redemption threshold of $5 means that you can withdraw your earnings quickly, making this a decent option if you need fast cash to pay for something small.

Opinion Outpost has only a desktop site with no dedicated apps for mobile devices, so it’s best used on your desktop computer or laptop.

How old do you need to be to use Opinion Outpost?

You have to be 17 years of age or older to use Opinion Outpost.

9. GrabPoints

GrabPoints is a platform that allows you to earn gift cards, PayPal cash, prepaid debit cards, and charity donations by taking surveys and also by playing games and completing offers. It has been around since 2016 and is owned by Reward Holdings, which also owns a couple of similar rewards sites (Zoombucks and GCLoot).

GrabPoints’ low redemption threshold means that you may be able to cash out rewards pretty quickly. However, when we tested the platform, we also found it to be very low-paying in terms of the hourly rate we were able to make.

With that said, we did not focus only on surveys when we used GrabPoints but also wasted time on offers and games, and these were very unrewarding for us. You may find you’re able to earn a better hourly rate by focusing only on surveys.

GrabPoints has apps for Android and iOS mobile devices as well as a desktop version.

How old do you need to be to use GrabPoints?

You can register for GrabPoints if you’re over 18 years or if you’re over 13 years with consent from your parents.

10. PrizeRebel

PrizeRebel insists that it is “the number one survey rewards site.” We can’t really endorse this claim, although the site is certainly a well-established one, as it has been around since 2007. However, we weren’t blown away by the earnings when we tested it ourselves, so we wouldn’t put this among the highest-paying survey platforms we’ve tried.

Once again, though, you may be able to earn more from it than we did if you focus on surveys. We also wasted a lot of time on offers that mostly turned out to be unrewarding.

In addition to surveys and offers, PrizeRebel features videos, raffles, and a few other ways to earn the usual types of rewards (gift cards, PayPal, and prepaid Visa cards). It also has some more unusual ways to redeem—namely, Venmo, bank transfers, and even crypto.

PrizeRebel only has a web version with no dedicated apps, so it’s best used on a laptop or computer.

How old do you need to be to use PrizeRebel?

You can create a PrizeRebel account if you’re over 16 years of age. However, if you’re 16–17, PrizeRebel says you’ll need permission from a parent or guardian.

11. Ipsos iSay

Ipsos iSay says it’s “the most trusted paid survey app that you can rely on.” We’re not too sure about this bold claim, but the platform is indeed legit and will pay you (via PayPal, prepaid cards, gift cards, or charity donations).

Besides surveys, Ipsos iSay doesn’t offer much else for earning (apart from some contests that won’t necessarily yield any rewards). However, it’s a decent option for a quick cashout thanks to the manageable redemption threshold of $5 and an hourly rate that compares relatively favorably to some other similar platforms’.

As well as a web version, Ipsos iSay has apps for iOS and Android devices.

How old do you need to be to use Ipsos iSay?

Ipsos iSay says that children under 18 years can participate in surveys through the accounts of their parents or guardians. However, younger teenagers aren’t technically allowed to create accounts for themselves.

12. ySense

ySense is among the less lucrative GPT platforms we tested. It also has a high threshold for withdrawal of $15 the first time you cash out. This means you might struggle to reach the withdrawal minimum the first time you use the platform.

However, after the initial withdrawal, the minimum threshold drops to $3 for cashouts, which will probably speed things up if you stick around for more than one withdrawal.

You might also find it easier to earn if you focus just on ySense surveys. When we tested the platform, we spent time on games and offers, which weren’t very rewarding for us. ySense also offers a few other ways to earn (e.g., daily polls and friend referrals).

You can use the web version of ySense, or there are also apps for iOS and Android devices.

How old do you need to be to use ySense?

ySense members must be at least 13 years old in the United States.

13. Timebucks

Timebucks is an online platform comprising a website and an Android app offering several ways to earn—surveys being the most popular. You can also watch videos, complete offers, play games, install free apps, test websites, search the web, and complete other tasks (although task availability may vary depending on your location).

An unusual feature of Timebucks is that it pays users once a week, every Thursday, rather than upon request (after you reach a minimum threshold).

In addition to this, it has a minimum payment threshold of $3. If you don’t reach the $3 mark, your earnings roll over to the next week.

Timebucks’ weekly payment arrangement potentially gives you less control over the payment process. However, on the upside, the platform has a good selection of payment methods including:

• Bank Transfer
• PayPal
• Other digital wallets (AirTM, Payeer, Skrill)
• TangoCard
• Visa cards
• Litecoin or Bitcoin

How old do you need to be to use Timebucks?

You can use Timebucks if you’re at least 16 years of age. Their website says that users between 16 and 18 years of age should consult with a parent or guardian before signing up.

14. PaidViewpoint

PaidViewpoint calls itself “a lively community of critics and influencers,” which is another way of saying it’s a survey platform. It includes a website and apps for both Android and iOS devices.

Unlike many other platforms we’ve seen so far, PaidViewpoint focuses only on surveys instead of offering a broad range of tasks, so don’t expect too much variety with this option.

Also, don’t expect the speediest cashout. The threshold required for withdrawal is $15, which is quite high compared to many other platforms on this list. This means it will probably take you longer to withdraw.

When you do eventually reach the minimum threshold for cashouts, PaidViewpoint offers payments via PayPal or Venmo.

How old do you need to be to use PaidViewpoint?

In the US, you must be 13 years or older to use PaidViewpoint.

15. SurveySavvy

SurveySavvy is a well-established platform that has been going since 1999.

It has iOS and Android apps as well as a desktop version, and the SurveySavvy apps are unique in that you can get cash rewards of $3 just for installing them on your smartphone, tablet, or desktop (as they’re also available for desktop devices) then browsing the internet as usual. You can even get multiple rewards for multiple devices.

Aside from these interesting benefits, another advantage of SurveySavvy is its low minimum threshold for redemption, as you can request a payout as soon as you have $1 in your account.

However, if you’re looking for a speedy payout, this platform is not a good option. SurveySavvy pays by check, which is very unusual, and it says you can expect to wait 4–12 weeks from your payment request date for processing and delivery of your payment.

How old do you need to be to use SurveySavvy?

You can use SurveySavvy if you’re 13 or older.

16. YouGov

YouGov is a market research and data analytics company created in 2000 and based in the United Kingdom. However, it also operates in the US and other countries.

YouGov runs surveys, polls, and studies you can participate in to earn rewards in the form of cash (via direct deposit to your bank account) and gift cards for brands like Amazon, Best Buy, and Target (with other payment methods potentially available).

The YouGov website says that most of its surveys take about 5–7 minutes to complete and that the longest ones should not take more than 20 minutes to complete.

YouGov provides Android and iOS apps as well as a desktop site for accessing surveys.

How old do you need to be to use YouGov?

You can use YouGov if you’re 16 years or older.

17. Survey Junkie

Survey Junkie is yet another survey-focused platform that offers iOS and Android apps as well as a website for desktop devices. It has been operating for about a decade and claims to have millions of users.

This platform doesn’t offer any games or offers you can use to earn (although you do get a few bonus points for installing their browser extension and desktop app).

Apparently, after you’ve used the site for a while, you may be invited to join focus groups and product testing studies. However, Survey Junkie doesn’t specify which requirements users must meet to qualify. When we messaged them to ask about such opportunities, they just recommended that we continue taking surveys to increase our chances of being contacted.

How old do you need to be to use Survey Junkie?

Survey Junkie is less accessible for most teenagers, as you can only use it if you’re aged 18 or older.

18. eSurveyBox

eSurveyBox is another site that focuses predominantly on surveys, although you may also find offers you can use to earn (e.g., signing up for new services). However, you won’t find games, videos, receipt-scanning, or many of the other paid tasks that we’ve seen on bigger sites like Swagbucks and InboxDollars.

eSurveyBox gives you points, which you can then redeem via gift cards, and they’ve also added PayPal as a redemption option. You must collect a minimum of 5,000 eSurveyBox Points to redeem. One thousand points are worth $1, so that’s equivalent to a $5 minimum redemption threshold, which is comparatively easy to reach (unlike some other platforms that require you to earn $10 or more before you can redeem).

How old do you need to be to use eSurveyBox?

You can use eSurveyBox if you’re aged 16 years or older.

If you’ve decided to try out one or more survey platforms from our list (or others you’ve found online), these tips will help you to stay safe and make more money:

• Ask for help: Most survey platforms advise minors to get permission from a parent or guardian before signing up. This is a good idea, as an adult can check the legitimacy of any platform you use, and can also take a look at the terms and conditions. We’d also recommend asking for help during withdrawals, since this may involve sharing important information (e.g., your home address or PayPal account details).
• Check each platform’s privacy policy: Review the security and privacy policies of any platform you use (and get an adult to help you if necessary). If the platform you’re looking at doesn’t have a security and privacy policy, that’s a red flag.
• Read reviews: You can find user reviews of survey platforms on Trustpilot. If you’re considering one that has an app, you can also find reviews in the App Store or Google Play Store.
• Guard your personal information: Although we’ve mentioned this before, it bears repeating. When you complete surveys, don’t give out credit or debit card numbers or other highly sensitive personal information (e.g., your Social Security number, passport number, or driver’s license number). If in doubt, it’s always best to check with a parent or guardian.
• Create a new email address for surveys: Many people prefer to avoid sharing their personal email address with too many companies, and it’s a good idea to create a dedicated email for online surveys. For example, you can easily make a new Gmail account for free, and doing this can save you from spam mail.
• Watch out for fees: None of the sites and apps on our list will ask you for money, and you should never pay to use an online survey site, even if they claim they’re providing  amazing services (e.g., hand-picking surveys for you).

For more tips, you can also check out the KidsHealth guide on how to browse the internet safely.