Nielsen Mobile App vs Streaming Research Tool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Media consumption measurement
- Digital landscape analysis
- Mobile device usage tracking
- Earn rewards for participation
- Anonymized and aggregated data
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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.
Streaming Research Tool
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Streaming Research Tool is an invite-only research app for panel participants who have been recruited through an authorized survey provider. By securely connecting your streaming accounts, you contribute anonymized viewing history data to media and entertainment research. How it works: 1. Receive an invitation link from your survey provider. 2. Tap the link to activate the app. 3. Connect your streaming service account through a secure in-app login. 4. Your anonymized viewing history is collected and combined with thousands of other participants. Key features: • Secure Netflix account linking via in-app browser. Your password is never stored or transmitted. • View your collected watch history directly in the app. • Disconnect your account or delete all your data from Settings at any time. Your privacy matters: • We do NOT collect age, date of birth, gender, ethnicity, location, health, or any other personal or demographic information. • The only data collected is your streaming viewing history, in anonymized form. • Login information is stored only on your device and is never visible or collected. • You can withdraw from the research and delete all your data at any time from within the app. • Read our full privacy policy at https://privacy.digital-i.com This app requires an invitation link from a participating survey provider. It cannot be used without one.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Nielsen Mobile App at 12.0 against Streaming Research Tool's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | Nielsen Mobile App | Streaming Research Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (756 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 756 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Nielsen Company | Digital i |
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
Streaming Research Tool
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Nielsen Mobile App
No in-app purchases
Streaming Research Tool
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Nielsen Mobile App free?
Is Streaming Research Tool free?
Do Nielsen Mobile App or Streaming Research Tool have ads?
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