1Q

Micro-survey app paying $0.25 per question with instant PayPal payments.

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Charlotte, NC, USA HQ
11-50 company size
2013 founded

What is 1Q?

1Q is a unique mobile market research platform that pays users for answering single, multiple-choice questions called "AskMe's" or "Askverts." Unlike traditional survey platforms, 1Q sends short one-question surveys directly to users' phones via app notifications. Each answer typically earns $0.25, paid instantly to PayPal with no minimum threshold required — a rare feature among survey apps. The platform emphasizes "Zero Survey Fraud" and uses AI to ensure authentic feedback. Enabling location services increases the number of questions received. Users can also donate earnings to partnered charities. While individual payments are small, the instant payout model and zero-effort approach make it ideal for earning spare change throughout the day.

Mission & values

Pay consumers $0.25–$0.50 instantly via PayPal for answering single multiple-choice questions delivered as push notifications — no surveys, no minimum threshold.

Qualifications

Users download the 1Q app and create a profile with demographic information used for matching with relevant questions. There is a limited response window for each question, as there's a cap on the number of responses allowed. A PayPal account is required for receiving payments. Enabling location services and push notifications maximizes the number of available questions. The platform is designed for earning small amounts of supplemental income rather than significant earnings.

Leadership

K

Keith Rinzler

Founder & CEO

Hiring process

  1. 1

    Download the 1Q app

    Available on iOS and Android.

  2. 2

    Create your profile

    Demographic and lifestyle info drives question matching.

  3. 3

    Link PayPal

    Required to receive instant payments. No minimum threshold to withdraw.

  4. 4

    Enable location & push

    Optional but maximizes question volume — many "Askverts" target specific locations or moments.

  5. 5

    Answer questions

    Each question pays $0.25–$0.50 immediately on submit. Limited response window per question (capped responses per asker).

Funding

StageSeries A

Awards & recognition

  • Ranked best survey app to earn extra cash (2023) · 2023

    1Q press release

  • Zero-survey-fraud pledge with AI-powered authentic-feedback enforcement

    1Q

Company information

Frequently asked questions

How much does 1Q pay per question?
$0.25 standard, $0.50 for premium "Askverts" — paid instantly to PayPal on submit.
Is there a minimum payout threshold?
No — payments are instant per question with no accumulation needed (rare in the survey-app space).
Can I donate my earnings?
Yes — earnings can be donated to partnered charities directly through the app.
Why don't I get many questions?
Volume depends on demographic match, location, and how quickly you respond — questions have a capped response window. Enabling location services and push notifications increases incoming questions.
Who runs 1Q?
Founder & CEO Keith Rinzler; the company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

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