NIO Mobile

Name: NIO Mobile
Rating: 3.22 (267 reviews)
Author: National Internet Observatory

By: National Internet Observatory

Android application for the National Internet Observatory research project

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Features & Capabilities

NIO Mobile is an Android application developed for the National Internet Observatory (NIO) research project, inviting US residents to participate in a scientific study to explore the role of the Internet in society. The app securely collects metadata related to network traffic, app usage, location data, and on-screen content using privacy-preserving methods, including the use of VPN and accessibility services with explicit user consent.

By participating through NIO Mobile, users contribute valuable anonymous data helping researchers understand how people interact with the Internet and mobile applications. The project emphasizes privacy, ensuring all data is securely stored, anonymized, and accessible only to qualified researchers. NIO Mobile is essential for advancing internet-related social research while respecting user privacy.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

National Internet Observatory

Downloads:

23,060 91

Rating:

3.22

(267)

Version:

3.3.0 Last updated: 2026-05-19

Version code:

Creation date:

2023-10-31

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS High risk
android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

13.10MB

Email:

an*****@nationalinternetobservatory.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-13

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Developed by:

National Internet Observatory

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nationalinternetobservatory.mobile

Email:

an*****@nationalinternetobservatory.org

Website:

https://nationalinternetobservatory.org/

User Reviews

Pros

Surveys are short, simple, and easy to complete
Some users report receiving payments for participation
App can be left running in the background to collect data
Offers a chance to earn extra cash, albeit small amounts
Good communication about payment timeline from support for some users

Cons

App frequently crashes and stops working for many users
Delayed or non-existent payouts, with some users never receiving any
Technical issues following updates that render the app unusable
Inefficient and complicated payout method using virtual rewards that are difficult to use
Customer support is ineffective, with complaints about lack of response

Recent reviews

I've been enrolled in this for almost a year and have yet to receive a single payment. I rarely get a survey and have to restart it every time my phone restarts. I don't even know if it's actually monitoring my usage because it tells me i must accept the VPN when I click to restart the app but it doesn't give any link to do so. Also, my information on the app shows blno battery used by the app since the last time I charged my phone which was this morning. I'm considering uninstalling the app.

Ju*****, 2025-01-30

The surveys are short, simple and easy to do. I've been doing this for quite some time and haven't received payment. What do I need to do it who do I contact?