Overview
MyPoints
Pogo
About
MyPoints is a rewards platform where members can earn money by answering surveys, shopping online, scanning receipts, watching videos, and more. The platform has been around since 1996 and is currently owned by Prodege, a well-known consumer insights company based in the U.S. 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
If you're looking for a productive way to spend your free time online, joining MyPoints can help you earn extra money and other rewards without much effort. That said, being a MyPoints member does not guarantee a stable source of income or big payouts, so if that's what you're looking for, it's better to look elsewhere.
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
16 years oldAge Requirement
13 years oldSupported Locations
Shared by MyPoints and Pogo:
United StatesUnique to MyPoints:
Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria, American SamoaUnique to Pogo:
NoneSupported Languages
Shared by MyPoints and Pogo:
EnglishUnique to MyPoints:
NoneUnique to Pogo:
NoneSupported Devices
Shared by MyPoints and Pogo:
Android Phone, Computer Browser, iPhoneUnique to MyPoints:
Smartphone Browser, Tablet BrowserUnique to Pogo:
NoneOpportunities
Compare the opportunities on MyPoints vs the ones on Pogo.
Shared By MyPoints And Pogo:
Cashback Market Research Participation Online Shopping Savings Receipt Sharing Refer-a-FriendUnique To MyPoints:
Daily Goal Completion Rewards Email Reading Poll Taking Promo Code Savings Promotional Offer CompletionUnique To Pogo:
Device Usage Sharing Fee Savings Financial Data Sharing In-Store Savings Location SharingSummary
MyPoints has 17 total opportunities while Pogo has 11
MyPoints has 6 more opportunities than Pogo
Earner/Saver Comparison: MyPoints vs Pogo
Which platform is better for earning/saving money? MyPoints or Pogo? Compare earner and saver-related features and attributes below.
MyPoints
Pogo
About
MyPoints members can earn points by participating in various activities such as answering surveys, shopping online, watching videos, playing games, and more. 1 MyPoints point = $0.00571-$0.006451. After accumulating $3.00 (~465-525 Points), members can redeem their points for PayPal cash, gift cards, and more.
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
There is a $3 deduction for requesting a physical gift card.Commissions/Fees
N/AMinimum Payout
$3.00Minimum Payout
$3.00Payout Options
Shared by MyPoints and Pogo:
Amazon Gift Card AMC Gift Card American Eagle Gift Card Applebee's Gift Card Athleta Gift CardUnique to MyPoints:
1-800-Flowers Gift Card American Airlines Gift Card Bass Pro Shops Gift Card JCPenney Gift Card Lands' End Gift CardUnique to Pogo:
adidas Gift Card Apple Gift Card Best Buy Gift Card Buffalo Wild Wings Gift Card Burger King Gift CardPayout Speed
3-56 daysPayout Speed
0-1 daysEditorial Ratings
Editorial Ratings
User Ratings
Based on 1 reviews from MyPoints Members. 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
- If you don't qualify for a survey, you can still earn 5 points as a consolation reward (limit of 25 disqualification points per day).
- Answering survey profile questions pays.
- Good selection of payout options.
Pros
- Has many earning opportunities available to earn semi-passively.
- Low payout threshold.
- Payouts are processed relatively fast.
Cons
- Some tasks can take a long time to credit to your account.
- Payout speeds are a bit slow.
- Confusing points system.
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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