I checked out Nicequest, an invite-only survey site that rewards you with gifts and vouchers. It is legit, but it is hard to get in, surveys are few, and you never earn real money. Below is what I found, and which sites I recommend instead.
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 checked Nicequest himself and does not earn a commission from it.Learn more about Mikael
Legit, but invite-only, few surveys, and no real money
You earn Korus for gifts, vouchers and prize draws. Usually 1 to 3 surveys a month, and you need an invite to join.
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The short answer
Nicequest is a legit site. It has been around since 2005, and it rewards you with gifts, vouchers, donations and sweepstakes entries for taking surveys.
But it does not reward you with real money, and it is invite-only, so it is hard to become a member. You normally get 1 to 3 surveys a month. In my opinion, it is a waste of time to chase an invite, because many other sites reward better and let you join right away.
- Available on desktop and as an app for Android and iOS
- Rewards are shipped to you free of charge
- Has an extensive list of rewards
- Rewards you for surveys you do not qualify for
- Korus do not expire
- Has a good support structure
- Limited reward opportunities
- Invite-only site
- No real money opportunities
- Little information about how many Korus a survey pays
My experience with Nicequest
I first tested Nicequest when surveys were the only way to earn, and I have kept the review up to date as it added new ways to earn. This is what I looked at, and what I did not test.
- First checked
- May 2019Review first published May 9, 2019
- Latest retest
- Checked: ways to earn, rewards, who can join
- Surveys
- Usually 1 to 3 a monthCan vary by profile
- Rewards
- Gifts, vouchers, donations, sweepstakesNo cash
- The reward catalog and how you exchange Korus
- The website on desktop and in a mobile browser
- The country list, the waiting list and how invites work
- The FAQ, the contact form and Nicequest’s social media
- Redeeming a reward. My review does not show a gift or voucher from Nicequest.
- Thea, Orpheus and Atlas. You need a separate invitation for each.
Inside Nicequest
Screenshots from my review
Nicequest at a glance
| What it is | Invite-only survey site. Around since 2005. |
|---|---|
| Cost to join | Free, but you need an invite |
| Ways to earn | Surveys, plus Thea (browsing), Orpheus (what you listen to) and Atlas (where you move), each by invitation |
| Surveys | Usually 1 to 3 a month. You also get Korus when you do not qualify. |
| Rewards | Korus, exchanged for gifts, vouchers, credits, sweepstakes entries or donations. No cash, no PayPal. |
| Shipping | Free |
| Expiry | Korus do not expire. The gift catalog changes all the time. |
| Apps | Nicequest app for Android and iOS. Orpheus is Android only. |
| Where you can join | 26 countries. You join the waiting list and wait for an invite. |
| Support | FAQ, a contact form on the help page, and active social media (many posts in Spanish) |
Is Nicequest legit and safe?
Yes, Nicequest is legit. But being legit does not make it worth your time. Here is what you should know.
- Invite-only
You sign up for a waiting list, and Nicequest invites people with the right profile for its projects. There is not much information about how it decides. Sometimes members can win an invite for a friend in Facebook contests.
- Readers report rewards that got harder to reach
In 2020, two readers wrote that the cheaper Amazon vouchers disappeared and the rest cost more Korus. In 2021, a reader wrote that rewards took 45+ days to arrive. In 2023, a reader found the gift cards she wanted “temporarily unavailable” for a month.
- No real money
You only get gifts, vouchers, credits, donations and sweepstakes entries. The sweepstakes cost Korus, and the prizes are things like phones, tablets and more Korus.
- Extra ways to earn track your behavior
Thea tracks how you use the Internet, Orpheus identifies what you listen to, and Atlas shares where you move. Whether you are comfortable with that is up to you.
My takeNicequest is a good way to get products or vouchers as a gift. But it is really hard to become a member, and once you are in, there are few ways to earn Korus. There are plenty of sites that reward better and faster, where you do not have to chase an invite.
Nicequest is invite-only and pays no real money. The top survey sites in your country let you join right away.
See the best sites in your countryHow you earn on Nicequest
There are 4 ways to earn. Surveys are the main one, and the other three need an extra invitation. Tap one to read more.
Nicequest surveys1 to 3 a month
You normally get 1 to 3 surveys a month, depending on your profile. That is very few for a site that does not pay real money.
A nice touch: you get Korus for surveys you answered but did not qualify for. Not many survey sites do this. See the best survey sites if you want more surveys.
Browse the Internet (Thea)By invitation
Install Thea on the devices you use, and it shares how you use the Internet. Nicequest uses this for statistics on online behavior. Panels like Nielsen Computer and Mobile Panel work the same way.
Share what you listen to (Orpheus)By invitation
Orpheus is an Android app that identifies the media you are exposed to, for statistics on media consumption. It is similar to Media Rewards. Joining Nicequest does not guarantee an invitation.
Move and earn (Atlas)By invitation
Turn on your phone’s location and share your daily movements. Brands use this to plan street advertising. You also get more surveys based on the places you go.
See the Best Paid Survey Sites in Your Country
How much can you make?
You will not earn real money. You collect Korus and exchange them for gifts. Nicequest has an extensive list of rewards, and it ships them free of charge.
How many Korus a survey pays is not fixed. Some pay 20 Korus, others a lot less, and Nicequest does not explain its reward system on the website. It takes patience to earn enough for a proper reward.
Korus do not expire, so you can save for a gift. But the catalog changes all the time, so the gift you are saving for may not stay available.
What you can get for your Korus
| Reward | Notes |
|---|---|
| Gifts and merchandise | Shipped free of charge. The catalog changes all the time. |
| Vouchers and credits | Readers report that the vouchers they wanted were removed or unavailable. |
| Sweepstakes entries | Prizes like phones, tablets and more Korus. Entries cost Korus. |
| Donations | To one of the non-government organizations Nicequest supports |
Nicequest does not pay cash. If you want the choice to get paid in cash, see the top survey sites that pay via PayPal.
What readers told me
This review has 8 comments since 2020: 4 from readers and 4 replies from me.
Two members wrote in 2020 that the cheaper Amazon vouchers were dropped just as they got close, and that the rest cost more Korus.
A reader in 2023 found the gift cards she wanted “temporarily unavailable” for a month, and support did not know when they would be back.
A reader in 2021 got rewards, but they took 45+ days to arrive, and rewards had become smaller.
“The number of ‘koros’ for an Amazon voucher started rising, AND the minimum voucher value also started rising, so you’re constantly chasing but not reaching a cash in.”
Mikael: Thanks for sharing your experiences about this … so others can see.
“Nicequest is dying i think, poor rewards, took ages to get some mailed to me (45+ days) all rrewards got demoted, a lot more work to a lot less rewards..”
Mikael: Thanks for sharing your experiences about this.
“For one month, I have been checking to see if Cheesecake Factory, Walmart, Target and Amazon gift cards are available and all I have been getting is ‘TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE’ every single time!!!”
Mikael: That definitely sounds frustrating. If you are interested, I can suggest some platforms that have those gift cards and that do not run out.
Nicequest alternatives I have tested
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Opinion | Surveys only, fast payouts | $5 or $10, by country | 4.6 / 5 |
| ySense | Surveys plus other ways to earn, most countries | $10 PayPal | 4.0 / 5 |
| Swagbucks | Many daily ways to earn, one of the biggest GPT sites | About $5 PayPal; gift cards from 100 SB | 4.3 / 5 |
| YouGov | Regular surveys, with an email for every new survey | Varies by country | 4.3 / 5 |
None of these need an invite. See also the best paid survey sites in your country.
How I scored Nicequest
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
Nicequest scores 44 out of 100. These sites reward you better and let you join right away.
See the best sites in your countryNicequest FAQ
Is Nicequest a scam?
No. Nicequest is a legit survey site that has been around since 2005. But it does not pay real money, and it is invite-only.
Does Nicequest pay cash or PayPal?
No. You collect Korus and exchange them for gifts, vouchers, credits, sweepstakes entries or donations.
How do I join Nicequest?
Sign up for the waiting list. Nicequest sends invites to people with the right profile for its projects. Sometimes members can win an invite for a friend in Facebook contests.
How many surveys does Nicequest send?
Usually 1 to 3 a month, depending on your profile.
Do Korus expire?
No. But the gift catalog changes all the time, so a gift may not stay available.
Is there a Nicequest app?
Yes, for Android and iOS. The mobile website also works well.
How do I contact Nicequest?
Go to the help page and click Contact Us to reach the contact form. The FAQ may already answer your question.
Who checked Nicequest 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 Nicequest, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
Nicequest is dying i think, poor rewards, took ages to get some mailed to me (45+ days) all rrewards got demoted, a lot more work to a lot less rewards..
not worth the time
Thanks for sharing your experiences about this.
Was a member for years, initially they were offering Amazon Vouchers, got to £20 quite quickly, but then the rot set in.
The number of ‘koros’ for an Amazon voucher started rising, AND the minimum voucher value also started rising, so you’re constantly chasing but not reaching a cash in.
Then they dropped the £25 voucher altogether, and now the £50 voucher is also gone, so all that’s left is a range of generally unappealing/unusable gift vouchers or tacky gifts that no normal person would want.
Like Thomas, the Amazon Vouchers were a good deal, but now, I’ve> 1000 koros and NOTHING that I could even vaguely want.
A complete shower now!
Thanks for sharing your experiences about this Doug so others can see.
another problem with them is i originally signed up to go for amazon vouchers at the start they had £20 vouchers for set amount of shells but as i got closer to enough if suddenly disappeared and the lowest was £50 for even more shells then when i started to get near to enough again it vanished now the lowest is £100 voucher for a lot more shells
Thanks for sharing this Thomas. That really sounds frustrating – so you have not managed to actually get to the payout threshold and get your earnings yet?
For one month, I have been checking to see if Cheesecake Factory, Walmart, Target and Amazon gift cards are available and all I have been getting is ‘TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE’ every single time!!!
I contacted Nicequest several times and all they ever say to me is that they don’t know when they’ll get their gift cards.
I say call the Better Business Bureau!
That definitely sounds frustrating. If you are interested, I can suggest some platforms that have those gift cards and that do not run out.