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Qmee is a company I have mentioned plenty of times, such as in my get paid for searching the web and how to make money in one hour posts.

It’s a mobile/desktop app that rewards you for your opinions, your searches and your purchases.  Yes, it’s one of the many money-making apps on the market that could net you a few bucks a week.

Now, you won’t get rich in using this app, but it could earn you enough for a few dinners every month.  Like anything, it will depend on how often you use it.

Qmee Review:  Legit or Scam?

In today’s review, I want to talk about Qmee, one of the internet’s most popular money-making apps.  As I write this, it has more than 500,000+ downloads with a solid 4.3/5 review and this number continues to climb as I write this.

If you want to make money while using your phone, then it may be one to consider.

Does it live up to its high reviews?

Can you make money with it?

These are all questions I wanted to know as well, so I went ahead and downloaded it to take it for a test drive to give you an honest review.

As in all of my reviews, I’m always honest and would never recommend a product I wouldn’t use, no matter what my relationship is.

What is Qmee?

Qmee is a free app allows you to share your opinions through surveys tailored to you, based on your demographics.  It also rewards you whenever you shop and search online.

For brands, it helps them influence their future products, while as a member, it helps you add money to your pocket while helping these brands out.

The company was founded in 2012 by Jonathan Knight and Nick Sutton, both of whom had a vision to help “revolutionize the way people and brands connect.”

Today, the company is co-headquartered in London and New York and has been featured in many prominent media outlets such as Forbes, CNN Money and MSN, to name a few.



So, Is Qmee Legit?

There’s no doubt the company is 100% legitimate just looking at the history and a quick search, but it doesn’t always mean the app is worth the download.  We’re about to find this out.

For now, let it be known that I have found countless payout proof online, including my own personal experience.  I tested the payout after playing around with the app for a few and found that the app paid out with minutes as promised.

Qmee isn’t a scam, so if you sign up, even after reading this review, you will get paid; it just may not be as much as you expected for the time you invest.

Signing Up

You can sign up for Qmee either on your phone or on your desktop.  It’s up to you which one you choose, but in this review, I’m going to focus more on the mobile app, seeing this is the more popular option.  However, it doesn’t mean you won’t make money on the desktop version.

No matter how you sign up, the process is the same.

It will ask for you to enter your email as well as a password.  The sign-up process isn’t as straight-forward as many sites as you kind of have to dig to find it.

Right now, the app is only open to U.S., Canada, Australia and UK residents.

To find the sign-up page, you will have to click on the “account” tab and then enter your e-mail and password to create an account.

In creating an account, you can instantly start making money on the app.

Qmee Dashboard

On your dashboard, Qmee allows you to earn in a variety of ways, from surveys to offers and deals.  There aren’t a ton of sections, but as in all of my reviews, I will talk a pinch about how each of them work below.

Qmee Surveys

When you first sign up, Qmee will ask that you take the “Sign Up for Qmee surveys” survey.

This survey, like the many survey sites I talk about, is more like a screener and is required that you do it so that they can match you with the appropriate surveys.  Honestly, I always recommend you fill this screener out as it’s going to save you a lot of time and headaches in the future since you will only get targeted surveys.  If you don’t take this screener, you will not be able to access your survey dashboard.

The screener asks 12 simple questions, most of which are demographically related, such as your birthday, gender, etc.   It takes about two minutes to complete.  If you fail to do this survey and log out, you can always edit your information inside the profile tab if you choose to do so.  You can continue to add answers to strengthen your profile as well.

After this, you will then be asked to take another short bonus survey, which asks even more in-depth personal questions.  This takes another few minutes to do, but after completing this one, you can then access your survey dashboard, which will look something like this:

This section is as simple as it looks.  Just click on a survey of interest, finish the survey is to qualify and get the amount mentioned.

What I liked about Qmee is that they had a lot of short surveys, many under a few minutes.  While a lot of them don’t pay much, as you can see, some can pay handsomely.  You will just need to log in occasionally to find a good one.

How much can I make per survey?

The survey values will greatly vary, anywhere from as little as a few cents to as much as $2+.   It’s similar to that of other survey sites if you have already joined one in the past.

How many surveys can I do in a day?

Like any survey site, I always say it’s based on your demographics.  You may receive many more invites than I do and vice versa.  In my research, plan on a few surveys a day, sometimes more.

Qmee Streaks

The more you complete surveys and use the app, the more you can add to your “streak.”

If you log in for five days straight, then Qmee will add 10% more for every survey you complete.

To keep your streak going, all you need to do is either answer the daily poll, which takes less than a few seconds, or complete a survey in its entirety.  When you log into the app, you should be able to see your streak progress at the top of your app.  It will look something like this…

Offers

The next section, the “Offers” section, is something many of your survey-like websites offer.  You complete an offer, whether it’s free or paid, and you then get credit for doing so.

For example, you could sign up for Hulu and Qmee would pay you $6 for doing so.

You can make a lot of money with offers, but you just have to be careful as some can have a lot of fine print that doesn’t make the offer as great as it appears.  For instance, some offers may require that you stay active for 60 days or you may find an offer that’s hard to cancel and/or is on an auto-bill feature.

If you’re going to do these offers, make sure you either want to genuinely want to take advantage of it or you know you can come out ahead profit wise.

If you want to learn more about these offers, Qmee isn’t the only game in town as there are a ton of other websites that do the same thing.  Be sure to check out that post to learn more about how these offers work as well as which companies tend to offer the best deals.  While Qmee has a decent number of offers, they aren’t always the best option.

Deals

In the “deals” section, it’s not really a way to make money, but rather as a way to find “deals.”

At first glance, I didn’t see anything of importance, but I guess it could be a way to maybe find something of value.  I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite, though.

You can sort by the top deals, the most liked or even search for something particular.

You probably won’t spend any time here, so I would ignore this section at least for now.



Qmee for Chrome

This option is only available if you’re using the Qmee desktop version and you download the Chrome extension.

In downloading this extension, Qmee will pay you to shop, search and earn as you surf the web as usual.  Anytime you hit a targeted site and/or search, Qmee will alert you, paying you if you were to click on a specified link.  It would look something like this:

In that example, the search “women’s jackets” triggered the search, and if I were to click on that ad, I would earn $0.12.

Not only will it alert you of more money-making opportunities, but you could receive survey alerts whenever a new survey pops up.

It appeared the search rewards would work when browsing Google, Amazon, Bing, eBay, Walmart and a few other bigger-named retailers.  And, it seems as if “buyer intent” words trigger the extension.

While it could be tempting to game the system, Qmee catches on quickly, so I would only search for what you usually would and only click on the ads that you’re genuinely interested in.  No, there are no cheats or hacks nor will there ever be, so it’s best to avoid this mindset for now.  It will only get you in trouble in the future.

I would only recommend the Chrome extension only if you don’t mind Qmee following you around.  I don’t download these apps, often due to privacy concerns, but I just wanted to briefly mention it as another way to make money.

How Much Can I Make With Qmee?

The website notes that there’s no limit as to how much you can earn.  And, while this is true to an extent, there’s only so much you can make.  That can be said about any survey site.

Looking online, I see members claiming they make anywhere from $10 to more than $100 a month just in the surveys.

This number will be greatly dependent upon your demographic, I can’t stress this enough.  With that being said, don’t plan on quitting your day job, but it could help pay a bill or two.

Getting Paid

The awesome thing about Qmee is that you can cash out at any time, no matter what your balance is.  Yes, even if it’s $0.01.  But, if you want the cash, you must have a verified PayPal account to qualify.  This may be a burden to some.

Right now, Qmee offers three payout options:  PayPal, gift cards as well as a charity option.

If you choose the PayPal option, you can cash out right away with any balance.  Again, if you’re verified.  But, if you choose a gift card option, most redemptions start at $5 to $10+, depending on which retailer you choose.  So, in this case, there will be a minimum.

While I was writing this, the company offered about 15 gift card options, including the following:

  • Amazon
  • AMC
  • Apple
  • Bath and Body Works
  • Bed Bath and Beyond
  • Dunkin’ Donuts
  • Fandango
  • Google Play
  • Krispy Kreme
  • Old Navy
  • Olive Garden
  • Panera Bread
  • Starbucks
  • Target
  • Walmart

If you’re feeling charitable, then you can donate your earnings as well to popular charities such as the American Red Cross, Intrepid Fallen Heroes or Lymphatic Education and Research Network.

PayPal redemptions are often within seconds, whereas a gift cards can take up to a minute or so, according to the company.

I have mentioned Qmee before, particularly in my get paid quick post, and I highly recommend it if you’re in a pinch and need money right now.

What the Internet Is Saying

As in all of my reviews, I love to explore the internet and see what other people are saying.  After all, it isn’t always about me.

In this section, I will briefly explore the pros and cons I found via third-party review sites, listed each under its respective category.

The Pros

  • NO minimum payout
  • quick payouts
  • PayPal and a ton of gift card options
  • easy surveys
  • mobile app to earn on the go
  • streak to earn even more
  • 100% free to join

The Cons

  • survey time estimates can be wrong
  • may not qualify for all surveys (your results vary)
  • you need a verified PayPal to cash out

Final Thoughts

8/10In the end, I think Qmee could work if you need the cash right now.  I don’t see why you can’t sign up and earn a few dollars by the end of the day.  Remember, you won’t get rich, but if you’re in a bind for $5 or $10, then it could get you there.

Yes, it’s another app, where you can make money taking surveys, maybe up to $50~ a month.  Like anything, it will be dependent on your demographics and how often you log in.  To be a realist, I think you will be closer to the $10 to $20 casually using the app.

For now, I’m going to give Qmee a solid 8 out of 10 for what it is. I love that they have no minimum payouts, they pay via PayPal and they pay fast.  The only reason for the slight downgrade is that the survey selection is iffy.  Some may see a ton of survey invites, whereas others my struggle with it.  I would at least download the app and play around with it to see how much you could maybe make in a week.  If you’re having a lot of luck, then I would stick with it.  If not, it’s as easy as uninstalling it.

Now, I will leave everything up to you as usual.

Have you used this app?  How much have you made?  What do you like?  Hate?

As always, feel free to vent in the comments below.  I always love hearing from you!

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Tom Nathaniel

Hi! My name is Tom Nathaniel, and I created LushDollar to help share my honest thoughts on everything money. You won't find gimmicks here. It's the Internet's most honest money site after all. I graduated from Arizona State University, and I have worked in the finance industry since 2006, consulting with multiple Fortune 5000 companies.

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