Comparison

Nielsen Mobile App vs Perxcept

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

Head to head
About

Nielsen Mobile App

This app allows individuals participating in Nielsen's media research to contribute to understanding internet and mobile device usage. By installing the app, users help measure the digital landscape and can earn rewards for their participation. An invitation and prior registration are required to use its features.

Highlights
  • Media consumption measurement
  • Digital landscape analysis
  • Mobile device usage tracking
  • Earn rewards for participation
  • Anonymized and aggregated data
Features
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Nielsen is a global leader in measuring media consumption. The Nielsen App is for individuals who are participating in Nielsen's media research. If you have already joined one of Nielsen's panels (Digital, TV/streaming, Radio) and have been invited to use the app, please continue with downloading the app. Specifically, for panelists in our Digital Panel - participation helps us understand how consumers use the internet and their mobile devices by studying the types of websites and apps people like you use. By installing our app on your smartphone or tablet, you’re contributing to the measurement of the digital landscape and are eligible to earn rewards. Your mobile activity will be anonymized and aggregated along with thousands of other participating panelists before any reports are shared. Before downloading our Nielsen Mobile App, you must first sign up using our registration form (if you were directly invited to participate, use the provided information to register your account). Once your registration is submitted, you can download this app to your smartphone or tablet. If you haven’t completed our registration form, this app will not function and you won’t receive rewards. In addition, if you weren’t directly invited to participate or did not already register, you can sign up online for the Nielsen Computer and Mobile Panel. You can access our Privacy Policy here: https://www.nielsen.com/legal/nielsen-panel-app-privacy-notice/ If you have any questions, follow this link to contact our support team.

About

Perxcept

This Safari Web Extension passively tracks your exposure to healthcare content on select websites. It collects no personal information and aims to keep doctors, patients, and hospitals informed about healthcare news. Participation is currently invite-based.

Highlights
  • Passive content exposure monitoring
  • Healthcare content focus
  • No personal information collection
  • Safari Web Extension
  • Invite-based participation
Features
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Help us understand which websites matter to you. Perxcept is a Safari Web Extension by ZoomRx for your iPhone/iPad that passively monitors your exposure to healthcare-related content across select websites. None of your personal information is collected as part of this research. Your contributions will help other doctors, patients, and hospitals stay up-to-date on the latest in healthcare news and developments. Perxcept is currently invite-based, so only users who have been sent an invite code will be able to sign in and participate.

Screenshots

Nielsen Mobile App4 screens
Perxcept4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nielsen Mobile App at 4.2 against Perxcept's 3.7. Nielsen Mobile App also leads on ratings volume (758 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Perxcept's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nielsen Mobile App holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nielsen Mobile App has 758 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Nielsen Mobile App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Perxcept's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nielsen Mobile App ships an update every 4 months, Perxcept every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Nielsen Mobile App versus Perxcept: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNielsen Mobile AppPerxcept
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (758 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings758 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Nielsen CompanyZoomRx Inc.

Customer experience

Nielsen Mobile App

All ratings539 ratings
Positive77.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews522 reviews
Positive66.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative28.5%

Perxcept

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Nielsen Mobile App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to register/log in
  • App causing internet connectivity issues
  • Points disappearing without explanation

Requested features

4 requests
  • More opportunities to earn points
  • Improved customer support
  • Streamlined interface
  • Ability to track points balance in-app

Perxcept

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nielsen Mobile App

No in-app purchases

None

Perxcept

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nielsen Mobile App free?
Nielsen Mobile App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Perxcept free?
Perxcept is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nielsen Mobile App or Perxcept?
Nielsen Mobile App is rated higher. Nielsen Mobile App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 758 ratings, while Perxcept averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Nielsen Mobile App or Perxcept have ads?
Neither Nielsen Mobile App nor Perxcept shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nielsen Mobile App or Perxcept?
Nielsen Mobile App ships an update every 4 months, and Perxcept every 2 months. Most recently, Nielsen Mobile App was updated on November 8, 2026 and Perxcept on November 11, 2026.

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