Comparison

Amazon Shopper Panel vs The NYC Plug

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Amazon Shopper Panel

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
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The Amazon Shopper Panel is an opt-in, invitation-only program where participants can earn monthly rewards by sharing receipts from purchases made outside of Amazon or completing short surveys about your opinion on brands or products that may be of interest to you. Earning rewards is easy. Simply upload eligible receipts by using the Amazon Shopper Panel app to take pictures of paper receipts or by forwarding email receipts to receipts@panel.amazon.com and you’ll earn up to $10 per month towards either an Amazon Balance or a charitable donation. You’ll earn rewards each month for every survey you complete and if you turn on ad verification on your mobile device you'll receive more, relevant surveys each month based on the ads you see from Amazon. Ads from Amazon can include Amazon’s own advertising or third-party businesses that advertise through Amazon Ads. Space is limited and you may only be eligible to participate in certain parts of the program. You can check if you are eligible by tapping on the Receipts or Surveys tabs, or by visiting Ad verification in the panel app's settings. Your participation will help brands offer better products and make Amazon ads more relevant. Participation in the Amazon Shopper Panel is voluntary and panelists can stop using the app, sharing receipts, answering survey questions, or enabling ad verification at any time. The Amazon Shopper Panel is available to a limited number of Amazon customers who are 18 years of age or over and in the US. If you received an invitation, download the app now. Interested customers who did not receive an invitation can download the app to join the waitlist and will be notified via email if space becomes available. Learn more: http://panel.amazon.com By using this app, you agree to Amazon’s Conditions of Use (www.amazon.com/conditionsofuse) and the Amazon Shopper Panel T&Cs (available in the app). Please also see our Privacy Notice (www.amazon.com/privacynotice).

About

The NYC Plug

Features
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The NYC Plug is the easy way for adults 21+ to find legal, licensed cannabis dispensaries across New York City and New York State. Every listing comes from official New York State licensing data. No gray-market shops, no guesswork: every dispensary you see is licensed. FIND SHOPS NEAR YOU • Live map of licensed dispensaries across NYC and NY State • See what's within 5 miles of you, with one-tap directions • Works across New York, plus nearby NJ, CT, and PA border areas SEE MORE THAN JUST SHOPS • Deals: shops running live offers stand out on the map • Events: dispensary popups and happenings near you, with dates • Sister spots: partner businesses worth a stop nearby • Munchies: ice cream, donuts, and pizza close to your shop KNOW BEFORE YOU GO • Real reviews, ratings, and photos from the community • Hours, contact info, and license details on every profile • Verified badge for owner-managed shops OWN A DISPENSARY? Claim your free profile at nycplug.net to manage your info, post deals and events, and reply to reviews. Free forever, no fees or commissions. The NYC Plug is an independent, informational directory for adults 21+. We do not sell or deliver cannabis. Listings are sourced from New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) data; always verify licenses with official sources. Cannabis remains illegal under U.S. federal law.

Screenshots

Amazon Shopper Panel4 screens
The NYC Plug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Amazon Shopper Panel at 14 against The NYC Plug's 16.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Amazon Shopper Panel versus The NYC Plug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmazon Shopper PanelThe NYC Plug
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (180K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings180K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB41 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAMZN Mobile LLCDashible

Bugs and requests

Amazon Shopper Panel

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

The NYC Plug

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Amazon Shopper Panel

No in-app purchases

None

The NYC Plug

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Amazon Shopper Panel free?
Amazon Shopper Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The NYC Plug free?
The NYC Plug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Amazon Shopper Panel or The NYC Plug have ads?
Neither Amazon Shopper Panel nor The NYC Plug shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amazon Shopper Panel or The NYC Plug?
Amazon Shopper Panel ships an update every 3 weeks, and The NYC Plug every 3 weeks. Most recently, Amazon Shopper Panel was updated on September 27, 2026 and The NYC Plug on September 18, 2026.

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