# mindswarms

> Join the mindswarms community and earn money participating in research studies.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mindswarms.consumerApp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** mindswarms
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 165,641
- **Rating:** 2.83 / 5 (950 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.9.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-05
- **First published:** 2017-06-01
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 60 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindswarms.consumerApp)
- **Website:** [https://www.mindswarms.com/for-participants?from=google+play+website](https://www.mindswarms.com/for-participants?from=google+play+website)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.mindswarms.com/privacy-policy](https://www.mindswarms.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**mindswarms** is an easy-to-use Chrome extension that connects you with research studies where your opinions matter. Simply complete your profile, browse available studies, and apply to those that interest you. You’ll record short 40-60 second videos answering study questions, sharing your unique perspectives.

Earn between $10 to $50 or more per study, with payments processed quickly within 24 hours through PayPal. mindswarms offers a simple and engaging way to monetize your insights while contributing to important market research.

## Rankings

- #174,671 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.mindswarms.consumerApp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, Mindswarms shows earnings potential with quick, sometimes same-day payments via PayPal after completing surveys. However, reliability is the dominant theme in user reviews. The Android app frequently crashes or won’t open, often after updates, and there is little to no recent development or support response. Study opportunities are inconsistently available, and some users report payment issues or misdirected/pending payouts. Until stability, updates, and responsive support improve, many users will find the app frustrating despite earnings potential.

### Pros

- Easy to complete surveys and video questionnaires
- Fast payouts via PayPal (often within 24 hours)
- Real earnings shown by users (examples include $50 payouts)
- Simple onboarding when the app works

### Cons

- App crashes or won’t open on many Android devices
- Lack of updates and slow/no responses from developers
- Limited study availability or few offers
- Payments can be delayed or not received due to payment issues

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