I joined WowApp to test it myself, and I have been paid by it. But it is confusing, the payout fees are too high, and you now need daily activity to cash out. Below is my payment proof, 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 has been paid by WowApp himself and does not earn a commission from it.Learn more about Mikael
Legit and pays, but high fees and odd cashout rules
Many ways to earn, worldwide. But PayPal costs $1 + 8%, earnings are on hold for 60 days, and you need daily activity to cash out.
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The short answer
WowApp is legit and not a scam. I have been paid by it myself. It has many ways to earn, from surveys and offers to cashback, games and calls, and it is available worldwide in many languages.
But the payout fees are too high: $1 + 8% to PayPal. Earnings are on hold for 60 days, and you now need a certain daily activity before you can cash out. How most earnings are calculated is also not very transparent. There are better platforms with fewer fees.
- Free to join
- Many earning options
- Available worldwide, in many languages
- Cash payouts to PayPal, your bank or your credit card
- Every time you earn, a charity of your choice earns too
- Payout fees are too high: $1 + 8% to PayPal
- You need a certain daily activity to be able to cash out
- Earnings are on hold for 60 days
- The way earnings are calculated is not very transparent
- Can be a bit confusing at first, and it oversells itself
My experience with WowApp
I joined WowApp, used its earning options and cashed out. This is what I did myself, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- February 2019Review first published Feb 5, 2019
- Latest retest
- Checked: earning options, payouts, fees
- Payment proof
- In my videosIncluding my first cashout
- Devices
- Phone app, desktop app and websiteSurveys and videos are only in the phone app
- Surveys, videos and offers in Instant Earn
- Cashback, games, the browser extension and UBI coins
- A cashout, recorded in my video
- The daily activity requirement when you request a payout
- Chatting with other members. I do not really use WowApp to chat.
- Paid calls to landlines and mobiles
Payment proof
WowApp does pay. I have been paid by it myself. The first video shows how WowApp works and my payment proof. The second shows how long it took me to earn my first cashout. The third shows the daily activity you now need before you can withdraw.
How long it took me to earn my first cashout
The activity you need before you can cash out
Screenshots from my account
WowApp pays, but its fees are higher than on more or less any similar platform. These sites give you more for your time.
See the best sites in your countryWowApp at a glance
| What it is | Earning platform and app: surveys, offers, cashback, games, calls and chat. Launched in 2015. |
|---|---|
| Founder | Thomas C. Knobel (on the website as “Robin Wow”) |
| Cost to join | Free, but you need an invitation from an existing member |
| Ways to earn | Instant Earn (surveys, videos, offers), cashback, games, Smart Slide lock screen, browser extension, calls and chat, invites, UBI daily coins |
| Coin value | 1 WowCoin = $0.01 |
| Minimum cashout | No threshold in theory, but earnings are on hold for 60 days, and you need a certain daily activity to cash out |
| Payout methods | PayPal, bank account, credit card, mobile credit, or donate to charity |
| Fees | PayPal: $1 + 8% |
| Where you can join | Worldwide, in many languages |
| Apps | Phone app, desktop app, website, and a Chrome and Firefox extension |
| Support | Support tickets on the website and messages on the official Facebook page |
Is WowApp legit and safe?
Yes, WowApp is legit. It pays, and I have been paid by it myself. But it has some aspects you need to know about before you join.
- Payout fees are too high
If you cash out to PayPal, you pay a $1 transaction fee + 8%. Other reward sites charge around 2–3% or a small transaction fee. 8% is the highest I have seen. I gave this feedback to support years ago, and nothing has changed.
- You need daily activity to cash out
WowApp now requires a certain daily activity before you can request a payout. The more you want to cash out, the more activity you need. If you stop using it for a while, you cannot just come back and withdraw.
- Earnings are on hold for 60 days
In theory, there is no payout threshold. But everything you earn is on hold for 60 days before you can get it out. In 2022, a reader waited past those 60 days for a second PayPal payout, after a first payout that went fine.
- Earnings are not transparent
For most earning methods, you do not see what you get right away. WowApp calculates earnings daily, based on how much you use it, how many members are active, and how active your network is.
- Download the official app only
Several people created apps with similar names to hijack downloads. Make sure you install the official WowApp.
My takeOverall, WowApp is a platform I honestly was quite excited about when I first joined it. However, it has not really gotten rid of some of the aspects I hoped they would like, such as the extremely high and unfair payout fees. This is especially disappointing as the app sells itself as being all about creating more equality and an income opportunity for all.
How you earn on WowApp
There are 8 ways to earn. Instant Earn and cashback are the clearest; most others are calculated daily. Tap one to read more.
Surveys, videos and offers (Instant Earn)Clearest earner
Paid surveys come from third-party providers, so there is a decent number per day. The rewards are about the same as on other survey sites. You will not qualify for all of them.
You can also watch short videos, one every 20 minutes, and get the earnings right away. The offer walls pay you to sign up for contests, download apps and more. Surveys and videos are only in the phone app.
Cashback when you shop online2–10% back
WowApp links to thousands of online stores from all over the world. Shop through its link, and you usually get 2% to 10% back into your WowApp account. For example, I could get 3% back on a hotel through booking.com.
There are better cashback sites with better payout options, though.
Play games onlineSmall
There is a big section of free online games in almost any category. You earn WowCoins by playing, but not much. Do not play just to earn, as other options pay better.
Smart Slide lock screenNo effort
Turn on Smart Slide, and WowApp notifications and news show on your phone’s lock screen. You earn when you unlock your screen. It will not be much, but it takes no effort. WowApp says it uses very little battery.
Browser extensionSmall
The extension for Chrome and Firefox gives you news and surveys while you surf. Its Smart Shopper function tells you when a shop offers cashback through WowApp.
The extension may soon no longer be supported, because it does not follow best practices for Chrome extensions.
Calls and chat10% back on calls
You earn by calling or chatting with other members. Calls between WowApp users are free, like Skype. You can also buy credits to call landlines and mobiles worldwide, and you get 10% of what you spend on calls back into your account. Prices vary by country.
Invite friendsA share of theirs
When friends you invite earn, you earn a percentage too. It does not affect what they earn. How active your network is also affects how much you earn on other methods.
You need an invitation to join WowApp. You cannot join without being connected to an existing user.
UBI daily coinsVery low
WowApp calls it Universal Basic Income: free coins you can claim daily just by using the app. If you do not claim them within 17 hours, they go back to the pot. You will not earn a lot. Calling it a daily income is overselling it.
How much can you make?
It depends on how many options you use and how much time you spend. Cashback and most Instant Earn options are straightforward: you see what you get. Most other methods are calculated daily, based on how much you use the app, how many members are active globally and that day, and how active your network is.
So do not panic if you do not see earnings right after you play games or chat. If you use it regularly for things you do anyway, and invite people who do the same, it can add up over time. But it is not a way to make a full-time income.
Payout methods and fees
| Method | Fee or note |
|---|---|
| PayPal | $1 + 8% |
| Bank account | Cash straight to your bank account |
| Credit card | Cash to your credit card |
| Mobile credit | Use your earnings for phone credit |
| Donate to charity | Give your own earnings to a charity |
You earn WowCoins, and 1 WowCoin is worth $0.01. Every time you earn for yourself, a charity you choose earns too. That is where the slogan “Earn – Share – Do Good” comes from.
There is no payout threshold in theory, but your earnings are on hold for 60 days. You also need a certain daily activity before you can request a payout, and the higher the amount, the more activity you need. For sites with lower fees, see the sites that pay through PayPal.
What 52 readers told me
This review has 52 comments since 2019: 26 from readers and 26 replies from me. These are the three things readers write about most.
Readers ask about the minimum and how long a payout takes. Earnings are on hold for 60 days, and in 2022 a reader waited longer than that for a second payout.
Some readers have used WowApp for years. One wrote in 2020 that they had cashed out since 2016.
Most earnings are calculated daily, so you do not see coins right after you play. One reader lost earnings in 2016 and got no clear answer from support.
“Please how long will it take me to cash-out my first earnings as a beginner”
Mikael: In theory, WowApp does not have a payout threshold. But all earnings are on hold for 60 days so after you earn you can not get them out until after 60 days.
“First time I asked for a payout everything went as record. But this time I am waiting … and yet nothing recieved in my paypal account.”
Mikael: Sorry to hear that. Did you contact their support?
“I played games alot but I don’t get wowcoins. What is wrong could it be ascam.”
Mikael: No, it is not a scam. But you do not necessarily see money going into your account right when you play. The point system is a bit confusing.
WowApp alternatives I have tested
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| ySense | Surveys, tasks and offers, available in many countries | $10 PayPal; $5 Amazon | 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 |
| Freecash | Highest pay for game and app offers | $5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| TimeBucks | Many small tasks, available worldwide | $3 | 3.9 / 5 |
See also my top recommended Get-Paid-To sites, or the best survey sites in your country.
How I scored WowApp
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
WowApp scores 38 out of 100. These sites give you better opportunities and fewer fees.
See the best sites in your countryWowApp FAQ
Is WowApp a scam?
No. WowApp is legit, and I have been paid by it myself. But the payout fees are too high, and you need daily activity to cash out.
What is the minimum payout?
In theory, there is no payout threshold. But your earnings are on hold for 60 days, and you need a certain daily activity before you can request a payout.
How does WowApp pay?
Through PayPal, your bank account or your credit card. You can also use your earnings for mobile credit or donate them to charity.
What are the WowApp payout fees?
To PayPal, a $1 transaction fee + 8%. That is the highest fee I have seen on a platform like this.
How do I join WowApp?
You need an invitation from an existing member. You cannot join without being connected to another user.
Why do I not see WowCoins after playing games?
Most earnings are calculated daily, based on how much you use the app, how many members are active, and how active your network is. They do not show up right away.
Which countries can join WowApp?
WowApp is available worldwide, in many languages.
How do I contact WowApp?
Submit a support ticket on the website, or send a message through the official Facebook page.
Who tested WowApp 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 WowApp, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
How do I join WOWAPP
I explain that in the review above. But as I also explain, I do not really recommend it.
Hey how are you doing today I’m interested in making money online with out inverstment is wow app really legit earnings app I’m from Namibia ??
I explain everything in the review above.
Please what is the minimum withdrawal from wowapp
I explain everything in the review above.
Hi. I am a Wowapp user for a few years now. I do agree regarding the payout. First time I asked for a payout everything went as record. But this time I am waiting from the 4 April 2022 (cashout date) until now. Since the 60 days wait period expired on the 4 June, and yet nothing recieved in my paypal account. I’ve locked a few reports an dont get any reports back
But everyday I use my Wowapp.
Sorry to hear that. Did you contact their support?
I do not recommend WowApp, although I must concede that I used it in 2016 and I do not know if it has improved since then.
Back then, I wasn’t able to chat/text with anyone on the app except my boyfriend at the time (nobody else wanted to join), so I earned via games and surveys. I got cheated out of my earnings by a glitch or something, and when I contacted WowApp, they wouldn’t answer me directly as to why my earnings were suddenly gone. Their reply indicated that I wasn’t entitled to anything because I didn’t use the app to chat or text, and that they had no record that I earned anything whatsoever. I tried to pursue this, but they wouldn’t answer. I felt tricked and that I had used this app for two months, took surveys, sat through ads, and all for nothing. I deleted the app and I still tell people not to use it.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I am sorry to hear you had those experiences. WowApp has improved a lot since then, but as you can also see in my review, there is definitely still room for improvement, in my opinion.
Hello is wowapp still working
Yes, it is.
How long does it take to receive payout
I explain everything in the review above.
Hello
hello.
Nice review
I’ve been using WowApp for 4 years since 2016 and cashed.
Great platform for world News,game, for chatting is still behind others, hope its keep improving
Thank you
Thanks for sharing your experiences about this.
Mikael you are really great ! When i read your reviews about sites
i comprehend everything and word by word .
you are really worth this service . Really mark me as your great fan , i’d like to have autograph too .
/….thanks for your huge assistance…./
Very glad to hear you like my reviews.
Infact this was helpful. Have join wowapp already, but how can i chat with you when i dont use your invitation link. This my user name. Jun pal244
I do not really use WowApp to chat. So if you have any questions you can just ask here.
Thanks for the info. Really helpful
You are welcome. Glad it helped you.
Hi Mike,
Thanks for the information. Like the surveytime I love it. There’s this hitch I experienced though. After my first survey I was asked to verify my email address. The message was sent to my inbox. By the time I was trying to fill out the form with my email address, it was replying with “use a valid email “.
What should I do next please?
Not sure since I have not had that problem myself. I would suggest you write their support and ask how they can fix it for you. And feel free to keep me updated about how it goes.
Your video was really helpful… I’d like to linkup with you on wow app.
Glad it helped. You can find my WowApp profile through the joining link in the article above.
I am new and have just watched the introduction video. I am going to do as directed and also start enjoying the Wowapp. Thank you for the information.
Glad to hear the info helped you Sarah. Hope you will enjoy WowApp and feel free to keep me updated about how it goes.
You know Muslims are the most unfortunate in many countries. I want to give charity to them. Any of them listef in WOWSpp?
The charities available depends on the country you live in, so you will have to check for your specific country.
Thanks so much. This is very helpful.
you are welcome. Glad I could help.
Does the app need to be open all the time on all your devices or can you you close it and check in anytime. If it’s closed on your desktop PC is everything still connected if the app is open on your smart phone?
You can close it anytime and use it on the device you want to independently.
Can you un-install at any time?
yes, you can uninstall at any time
I am using Wowapp too. Thanks for sharing your experiences which open our eyes. Any existing users, please feel free to send me friend invitation @Daisy Cool.
I’d love to hear your experiences.
Cheers!??
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Glad to hear you like it.
Mikael
Am also using wow app. Please can someone send me any similar app that is as legit as wow app?
You can check out this list of great GPT and survey apps.
Hope that helps.
Mikael
I played games alot but I don’t get wowcoins. What is wrong could it be ascam. Please, explain for me.
No, it is not a scam. But you do not necessarily see money going into your account right when you play. The point system is a bit confusing.
I am right now creating a video to show exactly how to use WowApp and to explain more about how the earnings are calculated. I will also update the article about this. Planning to do it tomorrow so keep an eye on this article for more information.
Mikael
Thanks for the painstaking to enlighten us. The area you might have omitted is the “ranking” in a country. Does the list of names show your position in the entire country or just your down-up liners.
And what determines your position?
Thanks
Urs,
The ranking is your worldwide ranking among all WowApp users. What determines your position is just simply have much you have earned. But it is a pretty useless feature, in my opinion, since you get nothing out of being ranked.
Hi I am using Wow app and I’m almost halfway to my first 100 coins. You made a clear discussion of how Wow app works and the benefits a member gets from being a part of a community that is also aimed in giving donations for charity.
Thank for the feedback. Glad you found my review useful and that you enjoy using WowApp.
Mikael
I love it. I am a South Sudanese student and WOW has helped me a lot. Thanks to the team.
That is great to hear. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Mikael
Please how long will it take me to cash-out my first earnings as a beginner
In theory, WowApp does not have a payout threshold. But all earnings are on hold for 60 days so after you earn you can not get them out until after 60 days.
How quickly you can earn really depends how much you use it and how many people you invite to join as well.