User Testing. Get paid to test websites and apps.
The Best User Testing Sites & Apps in the UK​
User testing sites provide a lucrative way to earn money in 10-minute chunks of time. I initially covered these usability testing sites in detail over on r/beermoneyuk. I’ve been using these sites since COVID lockdowns, and go through stages of earning a decent amount of money from them. My best month earned me $150 from Intellizoom (linked below) alone. Â
The name “user testing” hints at what these kinds of sites do. They pay people to give feedback on customer experiences. Really, there are a few different types of studies that you can apply to take part in:
- Website tests
- App tests
- Game tests
- Sorting studies (e.g. grouping website menu items)
Almost all studies are unmoderated – there is usually no interviewer. You record yourself doing stuff on your phone/computer and narrate while you are doing it. The recordings are reviewed by a researcher afterwards. These are easy to do – just speak your thoughts as you follow the instructions!
Intellizoom
- $5 or $8 studies (~5-15 minutes long)
- Mobile & desktop studies
- Cash payment direct to PayPal in 21 days
- Payment is in US dollars.
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User Interviews
- Lots of opportunities (focus groups and user tests)
- Payment usually within 1 week
- Payment in vouchers (lots of different types)
- Studies can dissapear fast
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Scrimpr Review: My favorite site (I’ve completed over 20 studies). Studies are emailed frequently but disappear quickly. Payments are processed within a week, often on the same day. All communication is via email or the website, and payments are listed in USD but redeemable in GBP. Despite operating in multiple countries, they have a strong UK presence, and studies are conducted during UK hours.
Userlytics
- €10 studies (~10-20 minutes long)
- Mobile & desktop studies
- Cash payment (to PayPal) within 7 days
- Payment is in euros
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Respondent
- Lots of additional opportunities to earn
- Can refer a friend for a bonus.
- Cash payment (PayPal)
- Payment is in US dollars.
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Testing Time
- Up to £30 for a 30-minute test
- All tasks pay in GBP
- Must check the website
- Minimum £20 withdrawal
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User Testing
- $5 or $10 studies (~10 minutes long)
- Mobile & desktop studies
- Cash payment (PayPal) with 7 days
- Nice app
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How to Earn Money with User Testing
To sign up to a User Testing site, check out the recommendations below. Visit the sites to sign up. Then you will be asked to submit a practice test. You will be give instructions for doing so, and will be accepted onto the panel if you pass the test. The test assignments are pretty easy – usually involving visiting a website, and talking about what your experience as you perform a couple of tasks. For example, you might have to navigate a website to find the help section and search for help on a specific problem. As you do, speak your thoughts aloud. Say what you like, and also mention anything you do not like or find difficult/annoying! Remember that these researchers want to know what issues the test product has!
Typical pay rate: £8 ($10) for a 10-15 minute test.
And here are my rules for doing user testing studies:
You don’t get accepted if you don’t apply – apply for lots!
Don’t be shy. If you are shy, snap out of it.
Just tell them your thoughts.
The biggest list of UK Market Research websites on the internet
If you know me from r/beermoneyuk, you’ll know how much I enjoy discovering new apps and services that pay you for your time and opinions. Over the years, I’ve joined almost every market research site out there.
Below, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the best UK user testing apps and websites. I regularly update this list as new sites emerge. So if you’re new to market research or looking to explore additional opportunities, this list will help you get started!
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