smoothie.ai

What It Is

Smoothie is a mobile app service from IV AI Inc., positioned around the idea of “making your data earn money for you.” Users can connect apps such as DoorDash and Uber Eats, authorize the sharing of anonymized data, and receive cash rewards once that data generates value. The official website currently centers on a Join Waitlist flow, suggesting the product may not yet be fully open to the public.

Core Features and Data Control

The product flow is straightforward: connect apps, earn passively, and transfer funds to PayPal once the minimum withdrawal threshold is reached. Smoothie emphasizes “Complete Control”: users can choose what data to share, and can revoke access or unlink accounts at any time to stop future data collection. The terms also state that personal data is anonymized before processing, though data that has already been anonymized cannot be retrieved because it no longer contains personal identifiers.

Pricing, Payments, and Integrations

The website does not disclose specific plans, reward rates, minimum withdrawal amounts, or fees. The terms state that all payments are processed through PayPal, purchases are non-refundable, sales tax may be charged separately, and prices may change at any time. In terms of third-party integrations, the main text explicitly mentions DoorDash, Uber Eats, PayPal, and major U.S. carriers involved in SMS notifications. No public API, webhooks, or developer documentation were found.

Pros and Cons

The main advantages are its simple onboarding path and clear value proposition for individual users: turning anonymized consumer data into passive income. It also offers controls for data-sharing preferences, access revocation, and PayPal withdrawals. The main drawback is the lack of transparency around key information, including how rewards are calculated, who uses the data, the minimum withdrawal threshold, the official launch timeline, privacy policy details, and compliance certifications. From an enterprise software evaluation perspective, it lacks SaaS capabilities such as team permissions, auditing, enterprise integrations, and APIs.

Who It’s For and Access from China

Smoothie is better suited to individual users in the United States who use DoorDash and Uber Eats and have PayPal accounts. It is less suitable for organizations that require enterprise-grade data governance or collaborative management. Access from China is unclear; even if the website is reachable, the product depends heavily on U.S.-based food delivery apps, U.S. mobile carriers, and PayPal, so domestic Chinese users may face limitations when registering, connecting data sources, or withdrawing funds.