I tried Bulbshare myself to see if you can earn by sharing your opinion with brands. It is legit, and paid briefs go straight to PayPal, but most briefs pay nothing and you have to wait for an invite to the paid ones. Below is what I found, and which sites I recommend instead.
Legit, but no guarantee you will ever earn
Paid briefs pay around $5 to $10 each, straight to PayPal. Most briefs are unpaid, and paid ones are by invitation only.
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The short answer
Bulbshare is legit. It is an app that combines a social media platform and a survey site. You answer “briefs” from brands and causes, and you upload a photo or a video to complete them.
But most briefs do not pay anything. You only get invited to paid briefs once Bulbshare sees you are a very active member, and the best ones sit in exclusive channels. There is no guarantee you will earn, so I do not recommend it if you want to earn extra cash.
- No payout threshold
- Pays via PayPal, automatically after each paid brief
- Paid briefs pay more than your average paid survey
- Available globally
- The app is easy to use
- Limited earning opportunities: most briefs are unpaid
- It takes some time before you can start earning
- Paid briefs are by invitation only
- The website has little information for members
My experience with Bulbshare
I installed Bulbshare and looked at how the briefs, the channels and the payouts work. This is what I looked at, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- March 2022Review first published Mar 7, 2022
- Latest retest
- Checked: briefs, channels, payouts, support
- Pay per paid brief
- Around $5 to $10More than your average paid survey
- Registering in the app
- The briefs: the intro, the swipe questions and the photo or video upload
- The open channels and the exclusive channels with a padlock
- The support options in the app and on the website
- A payout. My review does not show a payment from Bulbshare.
- How long the support team takes to reply.
An inside look at Bulbshare
I made a video that gives you an inside look and shows exactly how you can earn from Bulbshare. My review does not show a payout.
Screenshots from my test
Bulbshare at a glance
| What it is | An app that combines a social media platform and a survey site. You share your opinion with brands and causes through “briefs”. |
|---|---|
| Ways to earn | Paid briefs, by invitation only |
| Pay per paid brief | Around $5 to $10 |
| Minimum cashout | No threshold |
| Payout method | PayPal, paid automatically after every paid brief |
| Payout speed | Around a day or two, sometimes faster |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Who can join | Available globally |
| Devices | Mobile app for Android and iOS. You need a mobile device to earn. |
| Sign-up | With your Facebook account or your own login details |
| Support | FAQ page, a contact form on the website, and the support email under “App Info & Support” in the app |
Is Bulbshare legit and safe?
Yes, Bulbshare is legit, because it rewards you for sharing your opinion. But earning from it is not as easy as answering questions on a survey site. Here is what you should know before you install it.
- Most briefs do not pay
Not all briefs offer rewards. Most of them do not. But you have to do them anyway, because that is the only way to get invited to paid briefs.
- Paid briefs are by invitation
When Bulbshare sees that you are a very active member, it starts sending you invites to paid briefs. There is no guarantee this happens, especially when you are just starting.
- The best channels are exclusive
Briefs with a padlock icon are only for members of a brand’s or organization’s channel. To join one, you need an invite from Bulbshare or the channel code. In my experience, the open channels do not offer a lot of paid briefs.
- You share photos and videos
To complete a brief, you answer questions and then take a photo or upload a video. That is more work than a normal paid survey.
- Keep track of your paid briefs
Payouts are automatic, so take note of every paid brief you complete. That way, you can check if you received your compensation.
My takeIf you are mainly looking for a reliable app to earn extra cash from, then Bulbshare is not the best option. There is no guarantee you will earn, and you have to wait for Bulbshare to invite you to paid opportunities. That is why I do not recommend it to earn extra cash. But if you just want to share your opinion about brands and causes, then I would say you should go for this app.
Bulbshare does not guarantee you will earn. These sites let you start earning right after you sign up.
See the best sites in your countryHow you earn on Bulbshare
There is one way to earn: paid briefs. Getting to them takes some steps. Tap one to read more.
BriefsMostly unpaid
Brief is the term Bulbshare uses for its survey-like opportunities. When you log in to the app, you immediately see all the briefs you can take part in. Tap one, and you usually see a short video or photo intro.
To take part, swipe up. You answer a bunch of questions by swiping left or right, or by choosing an answer from a list. Then you take a photo or upload a video to complete the brief.
Most briefs do not pay. But doing them is the only way to get invited to paid briefs, so they are not wasted.
Paid briefsAround $5 to $10
When Bulbshare sees that you are a very active member, it starts sending you invites to paid briefs. They work the same way as normal briefs: answer the questions and upload a photo or video. Afterward, you receive compensation.
Each paid brief pays around $5 to $10, which is more than your average paid survey. But there is no guarantee you will be invited.
Exclusive channelsInvite or channel code
A channel is a brand’s or organization’s community of creators. Briefs with a padlock icon belong to an exclusive channel. To join it, Bulbshare has to invite you, or you need the channel code.
There are also channels that are open to all, but in my experience they do not offer a lot of paid briefs. The exclusive channels are your best bet for paid briefs, and that is where most of your earnings will come from.
How much can you make?
Bulbshare pays a decent amount when you get invited to a paid brief: around $5 to $10 per paid brief, which is more than your average paid survey.
But not all briefs offer rewards, and it takes some time before you can start earning. There is no guarantee you will be invited to paid briefs, especially when you are just starting. That is why I would say the app has a low earning potential, even though it pays well. It is simply not a good app to earn from regularly.
How you get paid
| Method | Minimum | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | No threshold | Around a day or two, sometimes faster |
You are paid automatically via PayPal every time you complete a paid brief. You do not have to reach a threshold to withdraw. Take note of all the paid briefs you complete, so you can check that you received your compensation.
Overall, the payment system is really easy to understand, and I like that it uses PayPal. For more sites with this method, see the top sites that pay via PayPal.
Who can join Bulbshare?
Bulbshare is available globally, so you can register wherever you live. You must be at least 18 years old.
Bulbshare is a mobile-only platform for Android and iOS. Its website does not link to the app, so search for Bulbshare in Google Play or the iOS App Store. After you install it, sign up with your Facebook account or set up your own login details. Then you can start on briefs, but do not expect to earn right after you register.
Being mobile-only makes it easy to upload photos and videos with your phone’s camera.
What 4 readers told me
This review has 4 comments since 2023: 2 from readers and 2 replies from me. These are the two things readers wrote about.
A reader got the invitation by email on a desktop and is thinking about deleting the account.
A reader wanted to join. The steps are in “Who can join Bulbshare?” above.
“You don’t need an app. My invitation came to my email on desktop. I joined a little while ago, but I think I will delete my account.”
Mikael: Thanks for sharing your opinion and experiences.
Bulbshare alternatives I have tested
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Opinion | Surveys for everyone, with high pay per survey and fast payouts | $5 or $10, by country | 4.6 / 5 |
| YouGov | Regular surveys, few screen-outs | Varies by country | 4.3 / 5 |
| Toluna Influencers | Surveys in your local language, in more than 60 countries | Around $7 to $10, by country | 4.2 / 5 |
| Userlytics | Usability tests with fairly high rewards | No threshold; PayPal | 3.6 / 5 |
For a list of apps and sites you can start earning from right after you sign up, see the top survey and GPT sites in your country.
How I scored Bulbshare
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. Platform Information.
Bulbshare scores 52 out of 100. If you want to earn regularly, see these sites first.
See the best sites in your countryBulbshare FAQ
Is Bulbshare a scam?
No. Bulbshare is a legit app that rewards you for sharing your opinion. But most briefs are unpaid, and there is no guarantee you will be invited to paid briefs.
How much does Bulbshare pay?
Around $5 to $10 per paid brief. Most briefs do not pay anything.
How does Bulbshare pay?
Via PayPal. You are paid automatically every time you complete a paid brief, with no threshold. It takes around a day or two, sometimes less.
How do I get paid briefs?
Be a very active member. When Bulbshare sees that, it starts sending you invites. Exclusive channels have the most paid briefs, and you need an invite or a channel code to join them.
Who can join Bulbshare?
It is available globally. You must be at least 18 years old.
Can I use Bulbshare on a desktop?
Bulbshare is a mobile-only platform for Android and iOS. You need a mobile device to earn.
How do I contact Bulbshare support?
Check the FAQ page first. Otherwise, use the message icon in the lower right corner of the website, or go to “App Info & Support” in the app’s account settings to email the support team.
Who tested Bulbshare for this review
If you have any comments, questions, or experiences with Bulbshare, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
You don’t need an app. My invitation came to my email on desktop. I joined a little while ago, but I think I will delete my account.
Thanks for sharing your opinion and experiences.
I will like to join
I explain how it works and how to join in the review above.