# GigSpot

> GigSpot brings you thousands of opportunities that pay you cash to shop and eat.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gigspot](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gigspot)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.gigspot`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ResearchMetrics
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 281,317
- **Rating:** 4.25 / 5 (1,504 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.33
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-09
- **First published:** 2016-06-29
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gigspot)
- **Website:** [http://gigspot.com](http://gigspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://gigspot.com/Privacy\_Policy/](https://gigspot.com/Privacy_Policy/)

## Description

**Discover GigSpot: Your Gateway to Paid Shopping and Dining Opportunities**

GigSpot is a unique Chrome extension connecting you with thousands of mystery shopping and market research gigs. It brings together numerous companies competing for your service, allowing you to select jobs that fit your schedule and location. Whether you're a seasoned mystery shopper or new to the scene, GigSpot simplifies your journey by offering a single profile to manage gigs across multiple companies.

**Key Features:**

- Access tens of thousands of paid gigs to shop and eat.
- View details such as compensation, reimbursement, dates, and distance for each job.
- Manage certifications and receive push notifications for new opportunities directly on your device.
- Streamlined signup process to get you started quickly.

Transform your shopping and dining excursions into rewarding experiences with GigSpot!

## Rankings

- #134,220 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.gigspot.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

GigSpot is praised for good pay, timely payouts, and an easy-to-use, flexible platform with diverse gigs—even in small towns. However, multiple reviews cite frequent glitches and crashes, confusing or delayed payments due to cross-site processing, and limited visibility of nearby opportunities with slow syncing. Overall, strong earning potential and accessibility are offset by stability and payment workflow issues.

### Pros

- Good pay for assignments.
- Payouts are generally timely.
- Easy to use and intuitive app.
- Flexible scheduling with a wide range of gigs, including opportunities in small towns.

### Cons

- Frequent glitches/crashes and overall instability.
- Payments can be delayed or processed on external sites, causing confusion.
- Limited visibility of gigs outside your region and slow syncing/navigation.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gigspot)