I tested the OnePulse app myself. It is a legit survey app with very short surveys and PayPal payouts, but there are not many paid surveys, and the threshold went up to $20. Below is what I found, and which apps I would pick first.
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 OnePulse himself and does not earn a commission from it.Learn more about Mikael
Legit and quick, but few paid surveys and a $20 threshold
Surveys of up to three questions, paid through PayPal. UK and US only.
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The short answer
OnePulse is a legit survey app. It does pay you for its short surveys, called Pulses. Each one has up to three questions, so it hardly takes more than 30 seconds.
But there are not many paid Pulses, and you cannot expect to earn regularly. You need $20 to cash out to PayPal, and it is only available in the UK and the US. It can be a decent secondary app, if you manage your expectations.
- Very short surveys: up to three questions
- Pays through PayPal
- Higher pay per Pulse as your level goes up
- User-friendly app on Android and iOS
- Few paid Pulses, and no other way to earn
- Low rewards: 7 cents per Pulse at level 1
- High threshold: $20 (it used to be $5)
- Only in the UK and the US
- A Pulse can close in the middle when its quota is full
My experience with OnePulse
I installed the OnePulse app and answered Pulses to see how it works and what it pays. This is what I tested, and what I did not.
- First tested
- May 2020Review first published May 24, 2020
- Latest retest
- Checked: Pulses, levels, threshold, support
- Pay per paid Pulse
- 7 cents at level 1Up to 40 cents at the highest level
- Threshold
- $20It was $5 when I first tested the app
- Installing the app and signing up
- Answering paid Pulses and XP Pulses
- The membership levels and the pay per Pulse
- The website and its FAQ page
- Cashing out to PayPal. My review does not show a payout from OnePulse.
- Support by email or phone
Inside OnePulse
In the video below, I show exactly how you earn with the OnePulse app. The screenshots are from my test.
Screenshots from my test
OnePulse has few paid surveys and only works in the UK and the US. The top survey apps offer more ways to earn.
See the best survey appsOnePulse at a glance
| What it is | Mobile app with bite-sized surveys, called Pulses |
|---|---|
| Cost to join | Free |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Ways to earn | Paid Pulses only. XP Pulses raise your level but do not pay. |
| Survey length | Up to three questions per Pulse |
| Pay per Pulse | 7 cents at level 1, up to 40 cents at the highest level |
| Minimum cashout | $20 to PayPal |
| Apps | Android and iOS. The website is for people who create Pulses; you cannot answer them there. |
| Where you can join | UK and US only |
| Support | FAQ page (little help for members), email and phone |
Is OnePulse legit and safe?
Yes, OnePulse is a legit mobile app that pays you for its short surveys. But it has some drawbacks. Here is what you should know before you install it.
- Few paid Pulses
There are limited surveys compared to the more popular survey apps. When there are no Pulses to answer, you cannot earn. Use other survey apps next to it.
- Not every Pulse pays
Only Pulses with a $ sign pay you. Some only give you XP points, which raise your level.
- Quotas close Pulses
Each Pulse has a maximum number of respondents. When it is full, it can kick you out in the middle. Answer Pulses as soon as they are available.
- The threshold went up
You now need $20 to cash out to PayPal. When I first tested the app, it was only $5, so it now takes more patience to get paid.
- One reader reports low pay for the time
One reader wrote that about two hours of questions earned 21 cents. Pay per Pulse has gone down since I first started testing the app.
My takeOnePulse is worth joining if you are eligible to become a member. You just need to manage your expectations a bit. The beauty of this app is that it is very easy to earn rewards: you answer a few short questions, and you get rewarded. The downside is that if there are no Pulses to answer, you have no way of earning. It can still serve as a decent secondary app to earn from. Just do not expect to earn a lot from it.
How you earn on OnePulse
There is only one way to earn: answering Pulses. Your level decides how much each paid Pulse pays. Tap one to read more.
Paid Pulses7 to 40 cents
Pulses are bite-sized surveys with up to three questions. When you log in to the app, you see all the Pulses you can answer. A $ sign shows that a Pulse pays.
Answer all the questions and you get the reward. Each Pulse has a maximum number of respondents, so answer as soon as it is available. The short format is somewhat similar to PaidViewpoint, and one I think is great.
XP Pulses and levelsRaise your pay
Next to money, you get experience points (XP). Some Pulses only give XP. As your level goes up, so does the pay for each paid Pulse.
At level 1, you earn 7 cents per Pulse. At the highest level, you earn 40 cents per Pulse. How fast you level up depends on how often you get paid and XP Pulses, and there is no guarantee you get them regularly.
How much can you make?
At level 1, you earn 7 cents per Pulse. This has significantly decreased since I first started testing the app. At the highest level, it is 40 cents per Pulse. Considering a Pulse only takes a few seconds, the time-to-money ratio is quite good once you reach the highest level.
But it still does not have high earning potential, because there is no guarantee you get Pulses regularly. You need a bit of patience to earn a significant amount, and to reach the $20 threshold.
Payout method and minimum
| Method | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | $20 | The only payout method. It was $5 when I first tested the app. |
Every paid Pulse you complete is added to your OnePulse balance. Once you have $20, you can request payment via PayPal.
If you want a lower threshold, see the fastest-paying sites with a low minimum payout.
What readers told me
This review has 4 comments since 2023: 2 from readers and 2 replies from me.
A reader wrote that about two hours of questions earned 21 cents, with many unpaid questions in between.
A reader found the review helpful.
“I’ve answered maybe 2 hours worth of questions for 21 cents. Then they give you a bunch of non relative questions to answer waiting to get additional pulses so as to continue to earn.”
Mikael: Thanks for sharing your experiences.
OnePulse alternatives I have tested
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| PaidViewpoint | Short surveys you are never screened out of, paid through PayPal | $15 the first time, then less | 4.1 / 5 |
| Prime Opinion | Surveys only, no games | $5 or $10, by country | 4.6 / 5 |
| Toluna Influencers | Surveys in more than 60 countries, in the local language | Usually around $7 to $10, by country | 4.2 / 5 |
| AttaPoll | Survey app with a low threshold and quick cashouts | $4 | 3.3 / 5 |
These apps and sites have more surveys and lower thresholds, and most work outside the UK and the US. See the top survey apps or the best survey sites in your country.
How I scored OnePulse
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
OnePulse scores 62 out of 100. The top survey apps offer more surveys and more ways to earn.
See the best survey appsOnePulse FAQ
Is OnePulse a scam?
No. OnePulse is a legit mobile app that pays you for answering bite-sized surveys. There are just not many paid Pulses, so do not expect to earn a lot.
How does OnePulse pay?
Through PayPal, once you have $20 in your balance.
How much does a Pulse pay?
7 cents at level 1. As your level goes up, the pay goes up, to 40 cents per Pulse at the highest level. Not every Pulse pays.
Who can join OnePulse?
People in the UK and the US who are at least 18 years old.
Can I use OnePulse on a desktop?
No. You can only answer Pulses in the app on Android or iOS. The login on the website is for people who create Pulses.
How do I contact OnePulse?
Send an email to one of the addresses on its website, or call the number at the bottom of its FAQ page.
Who tested OnePulse 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 OnePulse, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
Helpful
Glad it helped you.
Yes I’m experiencing that problem with one pulse already. I’ve answered maybe 2 hours worth of questions for 21 cents. Then they give you a bunch of non relative questions to answer waiting to get additional pulses so as to continue to earn. Ripoff
Thanks for sharing your experiences.