Comparison

Nielsen Mobile App vs Crowd

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

Crowd

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Crowd Flare - a simple app for an important purpose. When in a crowd - such as a crowded concert pit - let others around you know you need help. Swipe to your message and hold your phone up for all to see. Like shooting up a flare for help.

Screenshots

Nielsen Mobile App4 screens
Crowd3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Nielsen Mobile App at 12.0 against Crowd's 18.5. 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

Nielsen Mobile App ships an update every 4 months, Crowd every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Nielsen Mobile App versus Crowd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNielsen Mobile AppCrowd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (757 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings757 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Nielsen CompanyJames Ballinger

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

Crowd

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nielsen Mobile App

No in-app purchases

None

Crowd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nielsen Mobile App free?
Nielsen Mobile App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crowd free?
Crowd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nielsen Mobile App or Crowd have ads?
Neither Nielsen Mobile App nor Crowd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nielsen Mobile App or Crowd?
Nielsen Mobile App ships an update every 4 months, and Crowd every 2 months. Most recently, Nielsen Mobile App was updated on October 30, 2026 and Crowd on October 9, 2026.

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