GAUGE Research vs Monetha
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GAUGE Research
Share your opinions on cultural trends and gain insights into what's emerging. Participate in short surveys and get rewarded for your valuable input.
- Share cultural insights
- Participate in surveys
- Get rewarded for input
- Contribute to decision-making
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At Gauge, we believe that giving decision-makers access to the insights of those at the forefront and intersection of diverse communities puts them in a position to make better decisions. That’s where you come in. Every day, Gaugers like you tell us what’s coming in culture and why it matters. Surveys take just a few minutes, and we reward you for each one.
Monetha
Earn money back on your online purchases and get paid for sharing your opinions through surveys. Redeem rewards for cashback, gift cards, or cryptocurrencies. Withdraw earnings easily via VISA, PayPal, or crypto.
- Cashback shopping
- Paid surveys
- Instant survey rewards
- Flexible reward redemption
- Cryptocurrency rewards
- Easy withdrawals
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TURN YOUR SHOPPING INTO CASH WITH MONETHA! Monetha is a free app designed to help you save and earn online. Shop at hundreds of popular stores or share your thoughts through surveys and get rewarded every step of the way. CASHBACK SHOPPING Earn money back from hundreds of your favorite online stores. Turn your shopping into savings effortlessly! PAID SURVEYS Get paid for sharing your valuable insights. Your opinion matters, and Monetha makes sure it counts. INSTANT REWARDS Survey earnings are credited instantly to your Monetha wallet, giving you immediate access to your rewards. FLEXIBLE REWARDS Use your points for cashback, gift cards, discounts at popular stores, and even cryptocurrencies (BTC, USDT, ETH, BNB, DOGE). The choice is yours! EASY WITHDRAWALS Cash-out effortlessly to VISA, PayPal, or choose from thousands of gift cards and cryptocurrencies. WHAT USERS SAY "Monetha has made earning rewards for shopping so easy! I can shop at my favorite stores and get cashback without leaving the app. The user interface is quick and effective – well done!" – Erica "This app stands out because it lets you cash out in crypto, which is a rare feature among cashback apps. Highly recommend!" – Alan "Monetha has positively impacted my life by providing an easy way to earn money online. I’ve advised many friends to use it because it’s such a reliable income stream." – Katy Join Monetha today and start turning your everyday online activities into real income. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to earn while you shop and share your opinions! Download Monetha now and start earning today! Website: www.monetha.io Support: support@monetha.io
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GAUGE Research at 3.7 against Monetha's 3.1. GAUGE Research also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 33%) and ratings volume (132 vs 16). Monetha's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GAUGE Research holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GAUGE Research has 132 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of GAUGE Research's written reviews are positive against 33% of Monetha's.
GAUGE Research ships an update every 6 weeks, Monetha every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GAUGE Research | Monetha |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (132 ratings) — better | 3.1 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 132 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GAUGE | Monetha GmbH |
Customer experience
GAUGE Research
Monetha
Bugs and requests
GAUGE Research
Reported bugs
10 issues- App blank screen after login
- Login authentication failures after updates
- Phone number already in use error
- Unable to submit event suggestions (too soon error)
- Videos with no sound
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- App crashes and freezes
- OK button unresponsive or requires multiple clicks
- Balance disappearing after app updates
- Unable to cash out feature
- App not loading surveys or content
Requested features
6 requests- Referral incentive program
- Additional rewards for consistent users
- More frequent surveys
- Alternative login methods beyond Facebook
- Better customer support responsiveness
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- Lower cash-out minimum threshold
Monetha
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GAUGE Research
No in-app purchases
Monetha
No in-app purchases
