# VIP Perks vs Amazon Shopper Panel

The clearest difference is rating: Amazon Shopper Panel at 4.9 against VIP Perks's 3.8. Amazon Shopper Panel also leads on ratings volume (180K vs 8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). VIP Perks's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Amazon Shopper Panel holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Shopper Panel has 180K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VIP Perks ships an update every 3 months, Amazon Shopper Panel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VIP Perks | Amazon Shopper Panel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vip-perks/id1004730936/reviews) | **[4.9 (180K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-shopper-panel/id1494755014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **180K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sweet Rewards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063447296) | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) |

## What reviewers say

### VIP Perks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vip-perks/id1004730936)

Access exclusive discounts at over 500,000 local and national locations. Save up to 50% on dining, shopping, attractions, and travel by simply showing your mobile screen for redemption. This app is designed for members of various loyalty, employee benefit, association, and fundraising programs.

**Highlights:** 500,000+ local and national savings locations, Up to 50% off savings, Discounts on restaurants, shops, attractions, golf, and travel, Mobile screen redemption, Membership program access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Amazon Shopper Panel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-shopper-panel/id1494755014)

Earn monthly rewards by sharing purchase receipts from outside Amazon or by completing surveys. Participants can also earn by enabling ad verification to receive more relevant surveys. Rewards can be redeemed as Amazon Balance or charitable donations.

**Highlights:** Share purchase receipts, Complete surveys, Earn monthly rewards, Redeem for Amazon Balance, Donate to charity, Enable ad verification

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💰 Straightforward way to earn money
- 🤑 Good rewards for little effort
- 🤩 Simple and enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app performance
- 📉 Declining rewards over time
- 🤔 Unclear communication on changes
- 🤯 Frustrating receipt submission issues

**Reported bugs**

- Receipts not uploading properly
- App crashing when accessing certain features
- Inconsistent categorization of eligible receipts
- Rewards not being credited as expected

**Requested features**

- More frequent and higher-paying surveys
- Ability to submit more receipts per month
- Better notification system for new surveys
- Option to delete failed receipt submissions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VIP Perks free?

VIP Perks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Amazon Shopper Panel free?

Amazon Shopper Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VIP Perks or Amazon Shopper Panel?

Amazon Shopper Panel is rated higher. VIP Perks averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Amazon Shopper Panel averages 4.9 from 180K ratings.

### Do VIP Perks or Amazon Shopper Panel have ads?

Neither VIP Perks nor Amazon Shopper Panel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VIP Perks or Amazon Shopper Panel?

VIP Perks ships an update every 3 months, and Amazon Shopper Panel every 3 weeks. Most recently, VIP Perks was updated on October 24, 2026 and Amazon Shopper Panel on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*