Comparison

Attapoll vs Swagbucks: which is better for earning money with surveys?

Attapoll and Swagbucks are the two most widely used paid survey platforms, but they work quite differently. Attapoll is a very simple mobile app focused exclusively on surveys; Swagbucks is a broader platform that combines surveys with videos, shopping, and tasks. The best option depends on what you are looking for: simplicity or variety.

Attapoll4 points

Swagbucks3 points

Detailed comparison

Criterion

Attapoll

Swagbucks

Ease of getting started

Very simple. Download the app, create an account, and surveys start arriving from day one.

Slightly more complex due to the variety of sections, but intuitive once you get to know it.

Survey availability

Varies by country and profile. Some dry spells with few surveys available.

Higher volume thanks to the combination with other tasks like videos and offers.

Pay per survey

Direct cash payment for each completed survey, no conversions needed.

SB points that are later redeemed. The real value is slightly less transparent.

Minimum withdrawal

From $2–$3. One of the lowest thresholds in the market.

From $3 via PayPal, though gift card options can be cheaper.

Payment methods

PayPal and gift cards.

PayPal, gift cards from Amazon, Netflix, and 50+ stores.

Mobile experience

Native app for iOS and Android, highly rated and smooth.

App available but the main experience is optimised for web.

Additional earnings

Surveys only.

Surveys, videos, online shopping, daily tasks, and app offers.

Welcome bonus

$0.50 credited instantly when you sign up, no conditions attached.

300 SB ($3) but only after you earn your first 300 SB — you have to work for it first.

Disqualification rate

Being survey-focused means profile matching tends to be slightly better.

Similar disqualification rate, though the variety of tasks softens the frustration when it happens.

Verdict

Attapoll wins by a narrow margin. It is the cleanest, most direct option and the best optimised for mobile if what you want is to do surveys in the simplest way possible. Swagbucks wins on variety and payment methods, and is a good complementary option for those who want more ways to accumulate income. Using both together is the most common approach.

Choose Attapoll if…

Anyone who wants the simplest and most direct survey app for mobile use.

Choose Swagbucks if…

Anyone who wants variety in how they earn and does not mind working with a points system.