LifePoints review: broad reach, middling rates
By Pamela · Editor, SurveyQueen
Last updated · tested first-hand
LifePoints is the merged successor to MySurvey and GlobalTestMarket, and its main asset is reach: it operates in more than 40 markets, which makes it the practical default for anyone outside the US-only panels.
On rate it is unremarkable — mid-single-digit dollars per hour — but payments are dependable and the mobile experience is better than most.
Quick verdict
Best for: Members outside the US and UK who need a panel that actually operates in their market.
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LifePoints at a glance
| Pay per survey | 10 – 300 points (~$0.10 – $3.00) |
|---|---|
| Effective hourly | $2.50 – $5.00 |
| Minimum cash-out | ~$10 equivalent (varies by market) |
| Payout methods | PayPal, gift cards, charity |
| Payout speed | 1 – 3 weeks |
| Screen-out rate | ~35%, 3 – 5 points paid |
| Minimum age | 16+ in some markets, 18+ in the US |
| Countries | 40+ markets worldwide |
Pros
- One of the widest country footprints in the category.
- Pays a small amount for most screen-outs.
- Mobile app is well built and the surveys render properly on a phone.
- Reliable payment history under the Lightspeed/Kantar group.
Cons
- $10-equivalent threshold is on the high side.
- Point-to-currency rate varies by market and is not always obvious.
- Invite volume dips noticeably outside the US and UK.
- Longer studies are not proportionally better paid.
Pay and points
Most surveys pay 10 to 120 points for 5 to 20 minutes, with points worth roughly a cent in US terms. The occasional 300-point study exists but screens hard.
Our tracked average landed near $3.60 an hour, placing it just below Ipsos i-Say and well below Survey Junkie.
The threshold
The redemption floor sits around $10 equivalent, higher than the $5 panels. Payments take one to three weeks to process once requested.
Mobile experience
The app is one of the few in this category where surveys actually render correctly on a phone, without horizontal scrolling or broken grid questions. If you take surveys on mobile, this matters more than a small difference in rate.
Our verdict
LifePoints is the sensible choice when geography rules out the higher-paying US panels, and a reasonable third panel if you are in the US.
Do not expect it to beat Survey Junkie or Prolific on rate — it will not.
LifePoints FAQ
- What is the LifePoints payout threshold?
- Around $10 equivalent, though it varies by market and reward type.
- Is LifePoints available worldwide?
- It operates in more than 40 markets, which is one of the widest footprints in the category.
- Does LifePoints pay for screen-outs?
- Usually 3 to 5 points, which is small but consistent.