Brief Summary
This video explores the Meta Viewpoints app, which pays users for sharing data about their phone usage. The speaker tested the app and shares his experience, including the initial setup, the points system, and the importance of using a referral code. He emphasises that while the app won't make you rich, it's a legitimate way to earn a small amount of money for data you're already sharing, and it can be part of a strategy of stacking multiple earning apps.
- The Meta Viewpoints app pays users for sharing phone usage data.
- A referral code is essential to access tasks and earn points.
- Patience is required, as new tasks are spaced out every three days.
- Setting up payment settings immediately is crucial to avoid delays when cashing out.
- Stacking multiple legitimate earning apps can create multiple small income streams.
Why I tested this app
The speaker explains that he tested the Meta Viewpoints app to determine if it actually pays users for sharing their phone usage data, or if it's just another time-wasting app. He highlights that the app is created by Meta, a legitimate company, which prompted him to investigate its potential. He earned 85 points in under two minutes and saw tasks worth up to $12. The speaker clarifies that the app won't make anyone rich, but he tests these apps to help viewers avoid scams and find legitimate earning opportunities.
What happened when I opened it
Upon opening the app, the speaker found a task available, which involved sharing data about his most used apps. Meta is willing to pay for this information to improve its products. The speaker was surprised by how quickly he earned 85 points after completing the task, without having to endure lengthy surveys or ad watching.
The real numbers (points breakdown)
The speaker breaks down the app's points system, explaining that 1,000 points are equivalent to $3, and users can only cash out once they reach 10,000 points ($30). While earning 85 points from one task may seem slow, the speaker notes that the value of subsequent tasks increases over time, with some tasks being worth $6, $9, or even $12. Meta spaces these tasks out every three days to gather real data over time.
The 3-day wait trick nobody explains
The speaker admits that he almost deleted the app when he realised he had to wait three days for new tasks. However, he changed his perspective, recognising that he's already sharing his data with Meta for free through Instagram and WhatsApp. With Viewpoints, he's at least getting paid for it, even if it's a small amount.
How to set it up the right way
Setting up the app takes only a few minutes, but the speaker warns against a common mistake: not using a referral code. Without a referral code, tasks won't appear. He provides his referral code in the pinned comment. He also stresses the importance of immediately setting up payment settings to avoid delays when cashing out. The money comes through as a gift card. He reminds viewers that new tasks appear every three days, so they shouldn't panic or delete the app if they don't see a task right away.
My honest verdict
The speaker confirms that the app is legitimate, as it's made by Meta, a company that's unlikely to scam people for small amounts of money. However, he acknowledges that the app won't make anyone rich. He explains that he now focuses on the legitimacy of the app's creator rather than the promises it makes. Meta Viewpoints is real and it pays.
The bigger play (stacking apps)
The speaker suggests that the real value of Meta Viewpoints lies in its potential to be combined with other legitimate earning apps. By stacking two or three such apps, users can create multiple small income streams from activities they're already doing. More importantly, this trains users to identify real opportunities and ignore scams. He provides a quick recap of the app's key features, including its free availability, the points-to-dollar conversion, the increasing value of tasks, the importance of a referral code, and the need to set up payment settings.
