# mindswarms

> Lifestyle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id490426157](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id490426157)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id490426157`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MindSwarms, Inc.
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (380 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.9.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-05
- **First published:** 2012-01-10
- **Size:** 37 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mindswarms/id490426157)
- **Website:** [https://www.mindswarms.com/for-participants?from=app+store+marketing+url](https://www.mindswarms.com/for-participants?from=app+store+marketing+url)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.mindswarms.com/privacy-policy](https://www.mindswarms.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Join the mindswarms community and earn money by participating in research studies. It’s simple: complete your profile, browse studies, apply, and we’ll notify you when studies match you.

Share your wisdom by recording 40-60 second video responses to study questions. Get paid per study—typically $10-$50 (and sometimes more)—via PayPal within 24 hours.

## Rankings

- #86,175 — Overall

## Review summary

Users frequently praise Mindswarms for high pay per paid video survey and fast PayPal payouts when opportunities arise, but complain about infrequent invites and inconsistent earnings. Payment issues, slow or unresponsive support, and occasional technical glitches undermine the experience. Overall, it can be a legitimate, worthwhile extra income for those who qualify, but it is not a reliable or steady source due to scarce opportunities and payment/support problems.

### Pros

- High pay for surveys (often 25–50 USD) when you qualify
- Fast payments within 24 hours (often via PayPal)
- Video surveys are straightforward and quick to complete (short responses)
- Payout options include PayPal (and transfers to bank)
- Legitimate, worthwhile earning when opportunities arise

### Cons

- Opportunities are rare/infrequent; invites are not common
- Payments sometimes don't come through after completing surveys; some users report not getting paid
- Support is slow or unresponsive to inquiries
- Technical glitches and account issues (video progress stuck, uploads failing, accounts frozen)
- Pre-screening/profile setup can be lengthy and reduce overall earning continuity

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id490426157)