Overview
Ibotta
Pogo
About
Ibotta is a cashback rewards platform where members can save money by earning cashback on in-store and online purchases at a variety of retailers. Founded in 2012, the platform is one of the largest and most well-known cashback platforms in the United States. Learn more.
About
Pogo is a mobile rewards app where members can earn cashback on their purchases, automatically find savings, monetize their data, and more. Founded in 2020, the platform is based in New York and has raised over $10M in venture funding. Learn more.
Status
Active, LegitStatus
Active, LegitTrust Rating
Trust Rating
Helps You
Make Money Save MoneyHelps You
Make Money Save MoneyBest For
Ibotta is for anyone looking to save some money by earning cashback on their purchases. With a wide variety of retailers and earning options, there's a good chance you could save money on at least a few shopping trips a year by using the platform.
Best For
Pogo is for those looking to find some quick savings or earn a bit of extra cash here and there doing things they already do. It's not going to earn you a fortune or anything, but it can provide some supplementary income. Keep in mind, if you're going to use it, you should be comfortable sharing some data about your shopping and transactions.
Age Requirement
18 years oldAge Requirement
13 years oldSupported Locations
Shared by Ibotta and Pogo:
United StatesUnique to Ibotta:
Puerto RicoUnique to Pogo:
NoneSupported Languages
Shared by Ibotta and Pogo:
EnglishUnique to Ibotta:
NoneUnique to Pogo:
NoneSupported Devices
Shared by Ibotta and Pogo:
Android Phone, Computer Browser, iPhoneUnique to Ibotta:
Smartphone Browser, Tablet BrowserUnique to Pogo:
NoneOpportunities
Compare the opportunities on Ibotta vs the ones on Pogo.
Shared By Ibotta And Pogo:
Cashback In-Store Savings Online Shopping Savings Receipt Sharing Refer-a-FriendUnique To Ibotta:
Grocery Savings Streak Rewards Travel Booking SavingsUnique To Pogo:
Device Usage Sharing Fee Savings Financial Data Sharing Location Sharing Market Research ParticipationSummary
Pogo has 11 total opportunities while Ibotta has 8
Pogo has 3 more opportunities than Ibotta
Earner/Saver Comparison: Ibotta vs Pogo
Which platform is better for earning/saving money? Ibotta or Pogo? Compare earner and saver-related features and attributes below.
Ibotta
Pogo
About
Ibotta savers can earn cashback on online and in-store shopping purchases by either shopping directly through Ibotta, scanning receipts, or linking store loyalty cards. Money can also be earned by referring new members to the platform. After accumulating $20.00, earnings can be cashed out via bank transfer, PayPal, or gift cards.
About
Pogo members can earn points by sharing transaction data, making purchases for cashback, taking surveys, sharing browsing data, sharing location data, referring friends, and more. 1 Pogo point = $0.001. After accumulating $3.00 (~3,000 Points), points can be exchanged for cash via Venmo, PayPal, or gift cards, or they can be donated to charity.
Type of Income
Active Semi-PassiveType of Income
Active Semi-PassiveCommissions/Fees
$3.99 account maintenance fee for inactive accounts (explained further in the "Work Schedule" section).Commissions/Fees
N/AMinimum Payout
$20.00Minimum Payout
$3.00Payout Options
Shared by Ibotta and Pogo:
Amazon Gift Card Best Buy Gift Card Gift Cards Home Depot Gift Card PayPalUnique to Ibotta:
Direct Deposit DSW Gift CardUnique to Pogo:
adidas Gift Card AMC Gift Card American Eagle Gift Card Apple Gift Card Applebee's Gift CardPayout Speed
0-7 daysPayout Speed
0-1 daysEditorial Ratings
Editorial Ratings
User Ratings
Based on 6 reviews from Ibotta Savers. 100% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.
User Ratings
Based on 2 reviews from Pogo Members. 100% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.
Pros
- Sometimes offers completely free items (i.e. you get the exact value back in cashback).
- Earn cashback on your in-store or online purchases at more than 500,000 locations (and counting).
- You can maximize your earning potential with Ibotta's various bonuses.
Pros
- Has many earning opportunities available to earn semi-passively.
- Low payout threshold.
- Payouts are processed relatively fast.
Cons
- Has a high minimum payout threshold.
- Requires phone number verification before payout.
- Some cashback rebates can take a while to credit.
Cons
- Only available in the United States.
- Maximizing earning potential means sharing sensitive information (cards, bank accounts, transaction history, email receipts, etc.)
- Transactions are only worth a few points, even when retailer accounts are linked.
Hourly Earning/Saving Stats
Hourly Earning/Saving Stats
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Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
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