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.
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.
- Share purchase receipts
- Complete surveys
- Earn monthly rewards
- Redeem for Amazon Balance
- Donate to charity
- Enable ad verification
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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).
The NYC Plug
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Amazon Shopper Panel | The NYC Plug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (180K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 180K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AMZN Mobile LLC | Dashible |
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
Amazon Shopper Panel
No in-app purchases
The NYC Plug
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Amazon Shopper Panel free?
Is The NYC Plug free?
Do Amazon Shopper Panel or The NYC Plug have ads?
Which is updated more often, Amazon Shopper Panel or The NYC Plug?
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