# Nielsen Meter Companion

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1561630317](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1561630317)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1561630317`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Nielsen Company
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 2.30 / 5 (225 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.2.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-13
- **First published:** 2021-06-16
- **Size:** 77 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nielsen-meter-companion/id1561630317)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nielsenmediastudy.com/meterapp/pat/privacy.htm](https://www.nielsenmediastudy.com/meterapp/pat/privacy.htm)

## Description

Nielsen Meter Companion is an invite-only Chrome extension for study participants. It lets you submit your media-choice data to Nielsen, track your participation, monitor rewards, view rewards, and compare points with others—all with a valid Nielsen login.

About Nielsen: Nielsen is a global measurement and data analytics company with more than 90 years of experience. Operating in over 100 countries, Nielsen combines proprietary data with other sources to illuminate what's happening now and what’s coming next across media, advertising, retail, and fast-moving consumer goods.

## Rankings

- #129,761 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, reviews are mixed. Many users report crashes, login and compatibility problems, and inconsistent points tracking, with poor support; however, some users value the app's features like direct messaging and finding meters as workable tools when the app functions correctly, and believe participation is worthwhile.

### Pros

- Direct message/chat support can quickly resolve issues, including meter replacement.
- The 'find my meter' feature helps locate misplaced meters.
- Users can track sweepstakes points within the app.
- Some participants feel the Nielsen study is worth the time.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and overall app instability.
- Login/authentication problems and difficult UX (scrolling issues, slow verification codes).
- Inaccurate or delayed points tracking and sweepstakes rewards.
- Compatibility issues with newer Apple devices/iOS versions and intrusive requirements (always-on location, low power mode) and lack of timely updates.
- Poor or unresponsive customer support and slow communication.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1561630317)