PanelSmart - Scan shopping & participate
Join Kantar Worldpanel, scan your purchases on-the-go & contribute to impactful surveys right from your phone!

- 4.2.0 Version
- 3.0 Score
- 403K+ Downloads
- Free License
- 3+ Content Rating
The PanelSmart application allows participants of Kantar Worldpanel consumer groups to utilize their smartphones for scanning purchases and engaging in mobile surveys.
About PanelSmart
■ A DIGITAL CONSUMER PANEL
PanelSmart is a digital consumer panel focused on the grocery shopping behaviour of South African families.
What we expect from you
To record all your grocery shops by scanning the barcodes of relevant items purchased via our mobile app on your smartphone.
What’s in it for you?
Earn rewards that can be redeemed for online-shopping, vouchers or airtime on our PanelSmart rewards site for each month that you actively scan.
How do I sign up?
Complete an application form and we’ll get back to you with the next steps. The form captures name, surname, email address and phone number.
■ WORLDPANEL by Kantar
We operate panels in over 60 countries globally
PanelSmart is a digital consumer panel focused on the grocery shopping behaviour of South African families. It is run by Worldpanel, a division of Kantar, which operates similar panels in over 60 countries across the world. By becoming a panel member, you will join the family of millions of panellists globally who are actively shaping the future of shopping.
Earn incentives every month
Earn rewards that can be redeemed for online-shopping, vouchers or airtime on our PanelSmart rewards site for each month that you actively scan.
Help the environment while you earn
With each reward claimed a contribution is made to the funding of planting of new native trees & mangroves in Madagascar, Mozambique, Nepal, Kenya, Haiti and Indonesia by our planting partner Eden Reforestation Projects.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is the information uesd for?
Each week, we collate the information we receive from our panellists into reports and determine which brands are selling better across a wide range of markets, from shampoo to milk, chocolates and feminine care. This information is used by brands and retailers to understand how popular their products are, so they can adjust their marketing strategies accordingly.
2. What are the items that I should scan?
‘Groceries’ refer to items such as food and non-food items. Examples include bread, milk, soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, skin creams/lotions, sanitary pads, chocolates, sweets, soft drinks, juices, bottled water, chips, snacks, tea, coffee, canned food, cereals, frozen meat, oats, soup, oil, sauces, honey, house-cleaning products, tissues, laundry products (detergents and fabric softener), baby food, baby powder and creams, disposable diapers, pet food and alcohol. We don’t include unbranded/loose fruits, vegetables, meat and seafood, as well as toys, furniture, electronic items, clothing, stationery items or cigarettes.
3. How much time will it take to scan every time I shop?
The time taken will depend on the number of products you need to scan in from each shopping trip. For example, your daily shopping for products like milk and bread should only take a few minutes to scan but your monthly or weekly shopping will take a little longer to scan.
4. If all the information is confindential, why do I need to enter my personal details at the recruitment stage?
Personal details such as family size help us ensure PanelSmart covers a good cross section of all types of households across the country – small and large and those with younger and older family members.
- Version4.2.0
- UpdateJun 30, 2025
- DeveloperKantar (Worldpanel)
- CategoryBusiness
- Requires AndroidAndroid 7.0+
- Downloads403K+
- Package Namecom.lumi.kwpsmartpanel
- Signaturec0520ce1a243ffc73cf1353cd0fe6aee
- Available on
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Weekly airtime rewards of R10
Monthly airtime rewards of R85 based on grocery scans
Simple login process using a username only
Instant cashback on grocery shopping
Email voucher for airtime if direct top-up fails
Provides financial relief for families
Engaging market research opportunity
User-friendly interface (though with some suggested improvements)
Delayed shipment of rewards leading to frustration
App crashes or freezes, hindering usability
Issues with logging in and account recovery reported
Unfair deductions when redeeming rewards
Lack of responsiveness from customer support
No registration option available for new users
High fees for purchasing airtime with rewards
Inadequate communication regarding service availability and technical issues