Comments on: Upside App Review 2024: Is It Legit? (My Exact Earnings So Far)

By: Ron Alexander

Ron Alexander — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:40:22 +0000

My concern is the app states you will receive 10c off gas and when you get to the gas station the app shows you only get 2c off, then you look at app when you get home and it shows 10c a gallon discount. very deceiving.

By: R.J. Weiss

R.J. Weiss — Wed, 22 May 2024 20:02:00 +0000

In reply to David N. Hey David, Comments are open. Interested to learn about your experience.

By: David N

David N — Tue, 21 May 2024 01:50:16 +0000

Upside is total garbage I have proof.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:56:55 +0000

I have been an Upside user for less than a year. Periodically, the app crashes and will not allow me to sign in with all indications that it does not recognize my email or password.The irony of that is I have cashed out before and received the E gift card card through my email as well as receiving email notifications of rewards posted to my account. My app is currently crashed (for approx 7 – 10 days) When I try to reset my password through email it tells me I will receive an email within a couple of minutes yet I haven’t received anything. I can’t use the app and I have a nice amount in the account yet can’t get to it. Frustrating at best.

By: R.J. Weiss

R.J. Weiss — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:39:25 +0000

In reply to Randy Bullis.

Thank you for your detailed comment about your experience with Upside in New Hampshire.

It’s great that you were able to take advantage of the Pizza Hut deal and get 30% back – that’s a fantastic offer!

Interesting on the gas, here in Illinois, I’m seeing offers in the 25 cents per gallon range, from the likes of BP, 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Shell.

So, it must really vary by state. Really appreciate the input.

Here’s then some info on how to pay within the app, if you ever fall in that situation again: https://support.upside.com/hc/en-us/articles/6633231175451-How-to-pay-with-the-app#:~:text=Tap%20Claim.,or%20add%20a%20new%20card.

By: Randy Bullis

Randy Bullis — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:02:43 +0000

Here in New Hampshire, Upside worked pretty well at the beginning. Yes, there were no grocery stores in the area, but there were a few restaurants (ever increasing) and a number of gas stations. It seemed at first that the rebates at the gas stations were high, i.e., 25 or 30 cents per gallon. Then that went down to 12 to 14, and nowadays it sits around 3 to 4 cents. Yes, I’ve noticed the stations advertising this way are the ones that charge a higher price, so your rebate brings the price down to match the others.

Sometimes the rebate accepts your credit card and the pay at the pump, and it just goes through; other times, it requires a receipt, which most pumps don’t seem to provide even though they are designed to. LOL

Our usage at restaurants was a little more restrictive. We went to Pizza Hut, which offered 30%. Yep, we got it without a receipt, just the credit card charge. We did this 3 times and were told, “You’ve hit your maximum.” We tried it at Dunkin’, thinking it would work the same way. Nope, you’ve got to pay with the Upside App. OK, I’m a bit older; how the heck do I do that? I went to the Chinese restaurant because I could get 16% back. Nope, I found out that all the “offers” that day had been used up. It was noon. So the next morning, I tried at 9 AM, and it said the same thing. Last evening, I went to the 99 Restaurant. I performed the CLAIM function in the app and waited to pay the bill. I did not notice any other instructions for my 6% back. After paying the bill, I clicked “I’ve Paid” to complete the transaction, and it gave me a gift card number that my waitress was supposed to enter … BEFORE SHE RANG ME UP. … Crap! I guess my problem with this app is the many different methods it uses to process the cash back. I think that will get me to stop using it more than anything else.

By: R.J. Weiss

R.J. Weiss — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:51:44 +0000

In reply to ROBERT DUNN.

Sorry to hear. If you don’t mind answering, what area of the country are you in?

Based on what I’ve been seeing, seems like offers vary widely by state. Trying to see if there are any patterns.

By: ROBERT DUNN

ROBERT DUNN — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:25:11 +0000

I’m pretty disappointed in the Upside app now. It started out doing well, and it was worth using. Now every gas station I see only offers 1 cent cash back. In the past, it’s been 10 cents to 15 cents cash back per gallon. I can save more now by stopping at the closest station versus having to drive a little out of the way to find an Upside station that’s going to pay me 1 cent cash back.

By: Rod

Rod — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:38:34 +0000

We used to be very satisfied with Upside until they updated their site/map. We, along with some of our friends, have decided Upside is not worth the trouble to use their on-line map/fuel discounts. The map constantly shifts back to the users location before you can locate where you are checking prices. The map locations on a cell phone are nearly impossible to read even when enlarged to the max. This forces you to have to click on the stations in the vicinity of where you are looking. The old map application was a joy to use. This one is pathetic. Despite being a lover of the service, we just can’t stand the aggravation of using the app upgrade map.

By: Janette Shocklee

Janette Shocklee — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 15:45:55 +0000

I have been very pleased with the cash back I earn at our local grocery chain stores in Missouri.

Over the holidays, I received between 7-9% cash back every time. It really adds up. I have cashed out twice and received Texas Roadhouse gift cards. I had no trouble spending the gift cards. I originally started using the app at gas stations, but the cash back there is very minimal.