I tested the Methinks app, which pays you for market research projects. It is legit, pays rather well and has no payout threshold, but most projects are for people in Canada and the US. Below is what I found, and which sites I recommend if you live elsewhere.
Tested by Mikael (EarnWithMike)Founder and lead testerMikael founded PaidFromSurveys in 2016 and has personally tested hundreds of survey and GPT sites since then. He shows his tests and payment proof to 555K+ subscribers on his YouTube channel, EarnWithMike. He tested Methinks himself and does not earn a commission from it.Learn more about Mikael
Legit and pays rather well, but mainly for Canada and the US
Paid research projects with no payout threshold, paid via PayPal or Amazon gift cards. Few projects outside Canada and the US.
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The short answer
Methinks is a legit app that pays you for market research projects. It pays rather well per project, and there is no payout threshold: you get paid via PayPal or Amazon gift cards for every project you complete.
But it has limited earning opportunities, and most projects are for people who live in Canada and the US. If you live somewhere else, you will struggle to earn from it, and you are better off joining sites that have opportunities globally.
- Offers a simple way to earn
- Pays rather well
- No payout threshold
- Limited earning opportunities
- Most projects are for Canada and the US
- Building your profile will take time, and you won’t get paid for it
My experience with Methinks
I tested the Methinks app myself and compared it with the hundreds of other online earning methods I have tested. This is what I looked at, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- August 2021Review first published Aug 10, 2021
- Latest retest
- Checked: projects, payouts, countries
- Device
- Mobile appThe web dashboard only shows project and payment status
- Project approval
- Within 24 hoursMethinks says 24 to 48 hours
- Building the Methinks profile, including the Core Profile
- The Paid Projects list and applying for a project
- The referral program
- The web dashboard and the support options
- A payout. My review does not show a payment from Methinks.
Inside Methinks: my screenshots
These screenshots are from my test of the Methinks app.
Screenshots from my test
Methinks at a glance
| What it is | Market research app: surveys, interviews, website and app tests, multi-day studies |
|---|---|
| Cost to join | Free |
| Ways to earn | Paid projects you apply for, and a referral program |
| Minimum cashout | None. You are paid for every completed project. |
| Payout methods | PayPal or Amazon gift cards, set per project |
| Payout speed | Credited within a week at most after a project, then received within 24 hours |
| Minimum age | 18, or younger with consent from a parent or guardian |
| Where you can join | Globally, but most projects are for Canada and the US. If the app is not in your app store, it is not available in your country. |
| App | Android and iOS. Apply through the current Methinks Thinker page. The web dashboard only shows your projects and payments. My test and screenshots cover the app version available when I tested it. |
| Support | FAQ on the website (not in the app), and a contact form in the app and on the website |
Is Methinks legit and safe?
Yes, Methinks is legit: it pays you when you complete a project. But that does not make it a good fit for everyone. Here is what you should know before you join.
- Most projects are for Canada and the US
Methinks is available globally, but most projects are for people who live in Canada and the US. Elsewhere, you will find projects for your region only now and then.
- Limited earning opportunities
Methinks pays a decent amount per project, but there are few projects. If there are none in your region, you will not earn a lot.
- You have to apply and wait
You apply for each project and wait for approval before you can start. Methinks says it usually takes 24 to 48 hours; for me, it never took more than 24 hours.
- Unpaid profile building
Your profile has 8 sections, and you are not paid for filling them in. You need the Core Profile before you can apply for projects. Completing all sections gives you a higher chance of project offers.
- Mobile only
You can only work on projects in the app. The web dashboard only shows the status of your projects and payments.
My takeOverall, Methinks is a decent app, but mainly if you live in Canada or the US. It is available globally, but it is only really profitable there, because those regions have more projects. If you live somewhere else, you will struggle to earn from it, and you are better off joining apps or sites that have opportunities available globally.
Not in Canada or the US? These sites have earning opportunities wherever you live.
See the best sites in your countryHow you earn on Methinks
There are 2 ways to earn. Projects make up most of the money. Tap one to read more.
Paid projectsShown per project
First, build your Methinks profile. There are 8 sections, but the Core Profile is the most important. Once it is complete, you can apply for projects. If you are in a hurry, complete it first and do the other sections later.
Press Paid Projects at the bottom of the app to see what is available. Each project shows how much it pays, how you get paid and which region it is for. Do not apply if you are not in that region.
Projects are often surveys, but you apply for them and wait for approval before you can answer them. Methinks notifies you by push notification when you are accepted. There are also online interviews, website or app tests, and multi-day studies. The longer and more involved a project is, the more it pays.
If the company likes your work, you may get invited for follow-up opportunities, like an online interview. From what I observed, these usually pay more than the original project, so always do your best.
Referral programA bonus for you and your friend
Share your referral code. Your friend installs the app, signs up, and enters your code under “Invitation Code” in the menu at the top left. When they complete a project, you both receive a bonus worth 50% of the pay for their first gig.
It is a fair condition, and it is great that you both get a bonus. But it is a one-time bonus, not a continuous commission, so the earning potential is limited.
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How much can you make?
It depends mostly on how often you can complete a project. Methinks pays a decent amount for every project, so the number of projects is what limits your earnings.
This is where Methinks is lacking. There are few projects, and most of them are for people in Canada and the US. Elsewhere, you will find projects for your region only now and then.
To get more project offers, fill out all eight sections of your profile. But overall, the earning potential is not that good, even though Methinks pays well.
How you get paid
| Method | Minimum | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | None | Credited within a week at most, then received within 24 hours |
| Amazon gift card | None | Credited within a week at most, then received within 24 hours |
Each project has a set payment method. It is usually PayPal, but some projects pay in Amazon gift cards. There is no payout threshold, so you get your earnings quickly.
For more sites that let you withdraw quickly, see the fastest paying sites.
What 4 comments told me
This review has 4 comments since 2024: 2 from readers and 2 replies from me.
Readers asked how to download the app and where to find well-paying surveys outside North America. If the app is not in your app store, it is not available in your country.
“Pls how can I download the methinks app.”
Mikael: If you do not see it in the app store, it is because it is not available in your country.
Methinks alternatives I have tested
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| User Interviews | Paid research studies, mostly for US residents | No threshold; paid per study | 3.4 / 5 |
| Respondent | Research projects that pay well, straight to PayPal | None | 3.0 / 5 |
| Prime Opinion | Surveys only, fast payouts | $5 or $10, by country | 4.6 / 5 |
| ySense | Surveys and offers, open in most countries | $10 PayPal | 4.0 / 5 |
See the best survey apps or the top survey and GPT sites in your country. You will find a site you can earn from regularly, wherever you live.
How I scored Methinks
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
Methinks scores 54 out of 100. Outside Canada and the US, start with the top sites in your country.
See the best sites in your countryMethinks FAQ
Is Methinks a scam?
No. Methinks is a legit app that pays you when you complete a project. But there are few projects, and most are for Canada and the US.
How does Methinks pay?
Via PayPal or Amazon gift cards. Each project has a set payment method, usually PayPal.
Is there a minimum payout?
No. You are paid for every project you complete. The payment is credited within a week at most, and then you receive it within 24 hours.
Who can join Methinks?
Methinks is available globally. You must be at least 18, or have consent from a parent or guardian. Most projects are for people in Canada and the US.
I cannot find the Methinks app. Why?
If you do not see it in your app store, it is not available in your country.
Can I use Methinks on a computer?
Only to check the status of your projects and payments. You need the app on Android or iOS to work on projects.
How long does project approval take?
Methinks says it usually takes 24 to 48 hours. For me, it never took more than 24 hours. You get a push notification when you are accepted.
Who tested Methinks for this review
Founder of PaidFromSurveys.com since 2016. Mikael has tested hundreds of survey and GPT sites and shares his tests with 555K+ subscribers on YouTube (October 2026).
If you have any comments, questions, or experiences with Methinks, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
Pls how can I download the methinks app.
I explain that in the review above. If you do not see it in the app store, it is because it is not available in your country.
I really want to find a survey job as a side hustle I live in Jamaica and can’t seem to find ones that pay really well the ones I found always pay in cents which always take really long to pay.
I have a list of international survey sites here.
But you will find very few surveys in your country no matter which sites you join. I recommend you try other ways to earn some extra money online instead. For example Micro tasks or data entry.
You can see the best data entry platforms here.
And the best micro jobs here.