Observa: Earn Money From Gigs

Name: Observa: Earn Money From Gigs
Rating: 4.1750236 (34212 reviews)
Author: Observa

By: Observa App

Earn money as a secret shopper! Make PayPal money by doing mystery shopper gigs!

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

799,645 ▲ 721

Data as of 2026-09-09

Rating:

4.18

(34,212)

Version:

5.4.4

Last updated: 2026-05-05

Ranking

#77,451 ▲ 45

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Observa is a popular Chrome extension that lets you earn money as a secret shopper. With over 400,000 users, you simply visit stores, take photos, answer questions, and sometimes converse with staff to complete gigs that pay between $3 and $25. Payments are sent via PayPal, usually within five days. This side hustle is a convenient and flexible way to earn extra cash for special occasions like dinner dates or movie nights.

Available primarily in the US and Canada, Observa connects you with well-known retailers such as Safeway, 7-Eleven, and Walmart. The extension offers regular notifications when new gigs are near you, requires only 15-30 minutes per task, and has paid out over $500,000 to its Observers. Observa is a trusted and legitimate platform, having been featured in Mystery Shopper Magazine, GeekWire, and more. It's perfect for those looking to make easy money through mystery shopping.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Shopping Jobs & Hiring

By:

Observa

Downloads:

799,645 721

Rating:

4.18

(34,212)

Version:

5.4.4 Last updated: 2026-05-05

Version code:

5004004

Creation date:

2015-11-17

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO High risk
android.permission.ACCESS_MOCK_LOCATION Moderate risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS Low risk

Size:

24.73MB

Email:

su*****@observanow.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-09

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 77,451 ▲ 45

Other platforms

Observa: Earn Money From Gigs (v5.4.4)

4.40

(10,103)

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Observa

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.observa.observa

Email:

su*****@observanow.com

Website:

http://www.observanow.com

User Reviews

Observa is easy to use and can offer quick cash and nearby gigs, with clear task guidance. However, many reviews note poor earnings for the time spent, frequent task rejections, travel costs, and delayed or denied payments. Reliability issues and inconsistent task requirements further hinder experience. It may suit a limited side hustle in areas with local opportunities, but there’s notable risk of wasted time and non-payment.

Pros

Easy to use and navigate with clear, step-by-step task instructions and FAQs.
Some users report quick payments (via PayPal) after verification.
Offers opportunities near some locations, providing a way to earn extra cash.
Simple signup and straightforward process, with positive early experiences.
Positive feedback on initial support responsiveness in some cases.

Cons

Low earnings relative to time invested due to long tasks and high rejection rates.
High rejection rate from strict or sometimes contradictory task requirements.
Gigs are often far away, leading to significant travel costs and limited nearby opportunities.
Payments can be delayed or not paid, with reports of slow or missing payments.
App reliability issues and glitches (login problems, missing tasks, regional availability).

Recent reviews

complete waste of time

La*****, 2026-08-04

I submitted an opp 3 days ago and it still has now been reviewed nor have I been paid. ridiculous. highly irritated. their chat system just told me up to 5 days. other apps are much faster. why should I have to wait almost a week for $20?