# Stringr Video

> Crowd sourced video market place; make money taking video for news organizations

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.stringr.android.stringr`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Stringr Inc
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 121,997
- **Rating:** 3.52 / 5 (696 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.14.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-26
- **First published:** 2014-12-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stringr.android.stringr)
- **Website:** [http://www.stringr.com](http://www.stringr.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.stringr.com/privacy](http://www.stringr.com/privacy)

## Description

Stringr Video is a dynamic crowd-sourced video marketplace designed specifically for news organizations seeking fresh footage from independent professionals known as "Stringers." News outlets or other interested parties can place footage requests for specific events or locations on the platform. These requests are then shared with a network of qualified independent videographers who can choose to capture and upload video content directly from their smartphones. When your video is accepted and used, you get paid, allowing you to monetize your videography skills. Whether you're a seasoned videographer or someone with a keen eye and a smartphone, Stringr Video empowers you to connect with news organizations worldwide and earn money easily by contributing timely, relevant footage.

## Rankings

- #203,932 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ASSISTED_GPS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_GPS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.LOCATION`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.stringr.android.stringr.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, Stringr Video is praised for its ease of use, legitimate earning potential, and event-driven opportunities, with several reviewers noting quick or steady payments. However, multiple reviews cite payment delays or missed payments, significant app bugs and performance problems for longer videos, and frustrating issues with event timing and request expirations that waste time. The experience with support is mixed but sometimes helpful.

### Pros

- Easy to use and very user-friendly interface
- Regular payments and decent earning potential
- Opportunities to earn money during weather events and other news events
- Legitimate platform that can help videographers get noticed
- Helpful customer support at times

### Cons

- Payment reliability concerns: delays or not paying for some leads
- App stability issues: crashes and buggy UX, especially for large/long videos
- Event requests often have timing inaccuracies or expiration rules that waste time
- Occasional rejection of otherwise quality videos
- Some redundancy in alerts/notifications

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