MyPoints vs Ipsos iSay: Which Pays Better in 2026?

Every figure below comes from our reviews of MyPoints and Ipsos iSay, where each one links to its source.

 
MyPoints
Ipsos iSay
Our rating
2.8 / 5
4.0 / 5
Earning potential
2 / 5
3 / 5
Payment reliability
3 / 5
5 / 5
Hourly pay
About $2.50 an hour over five hours of surveys (DollarBreak, September 2024)
$3 to $5 an hour across many surveys (DollarSprout)
Survey length
Not published; passing the first screener takes 3 to 5 minutes on average
Varies by topic; some take just a few minutes
Minimum cash-out
$3 Amazon card; PayPal from $10
Gift cards from $5
Payout time
Gift cards within 3 business days; PayPal up to 5
Instant, by email
Before your first cash-out
A PIN or date-of-birth check may apply on the first redemption; tax details are collected once a calendar year's redemptions qualify
No redemptions for 96 hours after sign-up
Cash-out methods
PayPal, Gift Cards, Prepaid Card, Airline Miles
PayPal, Gift Cards, Prepaid Card, Charity, Venmo
When screened out
5 points per screen-out, up to 25 a day
Usually 5 points when screened out, in one long-term test
Ways to earn
Surveys, Cashback, Receipts, Offers, Games, Search, Paid emails
Surveys, Live studies, Product tests, Prize draws
Apps
App Store 4.2, Google Play 4.2
App Store 4.7, Google Play 4.6
Minimum age
13 or older; under 18s need a parent's or guardian's approval
18 or over in the US
Trustpilot
4.2 from 25,992 Trustpilot reviews
Rating withheld by Trustpilot for a guideline breach; 57,091 reviews
Running since
Running since 1996 (MyPoints figure)
Run by Ipsos, founded in 1975
Joining
Open sign-up
Open sign-up

MyPoints

Pros

  • ✓ Pays 5 points for survey screen-outs
  • ✓ Cashback at over 1,900 retailers
  • ✓ Gift cards, PayPal, prepaid cards and United miles

Cons

  • × Points have no fixed dollar value
  • × Offers credit only if your first click shows in the ledger
  • × Recent unprompted Trustpilot reviews are mostly complaints

Ipsos iSay

Pros

  • ✓ Global reach
  • ✓ Loyalty bonuses

Cons

  • × Lower average payouts

The Verdict

Ipsos iSay is the stronger platform of the two on our overall rating. We rate Ipsos iSay 4.0 out of 5, against 2.8 for MyPoints. Minimum cash-out on MyPoints: $3 Amazon card; PayPal from $10. On Ipsos iSay: Gift cards from $5. If both accept members in your country, joining both gives you more surveys to choose from on any given day.

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MyPoints vs Ipsos iSay FAQ

Which pays better, MyPoints or Ipsos iSay?

Ipsos iSay scores higher for earning potential in our reviews, 3 out of 5 against 2 for MyPoints. MyPoints: About $2.50 an hour over five hours of surveys (DollarBreak, September 2024). Ipsos iSay: $3 to $5 an hour across many surveys (DollarSprout).

Which has the lower minimum cash-out, MyPoints or Ipsos iSay?

MyPoints: $3 Amazon card; PayPal from $10. Ipsos iSay: Gift cards from $5.

Which pays out faster, MyPoints or Ipsos iSay?

Ipsos iSay is faster by the figures in our reviews. Ipsos iSay: Instant, by email. MyPoints: Gift cards within 3 business days; PayPal up to 5.

What happens when MyPoints or Ipsos iSay screens you out of a survey?

MyPoints: 5 points per screen-out, up to 25 a day. Ipsos iSay: Usually 5 points when screened out, in one long-term test.

Can I use both MyPoints and Ipsos iSay?

Yes. Joining one does not stop you joining the other, as long as both accept members in your country and you keep to each platform's own account rules.

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