B-Local

B-Local

The Boston City Local app

37 ratings
16 reviews

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 4, 2021
  • May 24, 2022

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About

Discover unique Boston businesses and city events. Earn Boston Points by shopping at local businesses and redeem them for rewards. Support local economic recovery while enjoying exclusive offers.

Discover local businesses
Find city events
Earn Boston Points
Redeem points for rewards
Support local economy
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What's New in B

1.1.65

May 24, 2022

Bug fixes

User reviews

App crashes while opening

Immediately upon opening, app crashed, on both iPad and iPhone, with newest OS

Businesses don’t know about it

The app works well but every place we’ve tried to use it has never heard of it. It’s caused a lot of embarrassment and a lot of time wasted explaining to employees, then managers, how this is supposed to work. Shouldn’t there be some kind of training when businesses sign up for this? Great system. Poor implementation.
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Easy to use!

Love this app! Earning points could not be more simple. I was a bit worried about the process for redeeming the points, but it was really easy/intuitive for myself. The small business owner was very appreciative and mentioned how quick the city is at paying businesses back for redeemed points. Win-win! Can’t wait to use this for my holiday shopping.
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Good Concept, unnecessary privacy risks

Love the idea of a shop local app to support local businesses. However, the app requests your full credit/debit card info to work. Other rewards apps work just fine with QR codes or phone numbers without opening the risks for security breaches by requiring credit card info.

Good idea poor integration

The integration with Plaid is terrible. You can’t integrate your capital one card and no matter what I do it says my password is wrong to link my bank account. Why can’t you just upload the card number? Impossible to use.

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FAQ

What is B-Local?

B-Local is an app designed to help you discover unique businesses and events in Boston. It rewards you for shopping at local establishments, allowing you to earn and redeem Boston Points.

How do I earn Boston Points with B-Local?

You earn Boston Points by shopping at participating local businesses in Boston. These points can then be redeemed for rewards at various businesses around the city.

What kind of businesses can I find on B-Local?

B-Local helps you discover a variety of unique local businesses across Boston. The app aims to support the economic recovery of neighborhood commercial districts by highlighting these establishments.

Is B-Local free to use?

Yes, B-Local is completely free to download and use. There are no charges associated with discovering businesses, earning points, or redeeming rewards.

On which devices can I use B-Local?

B-Local is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible for users on Apple's mobile platforms.

How often is B-Local updated?

The latest version of B-Local is 1.1.65, which was last updated on May 24, 2022. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

What is the age rating for B-Local?

B-Local has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the app is suitable for users aged 4 and above.

What is the user rating for B-Local?

B-Local has an average rating of 3.8 stars based on 37 ratings. This suggests a generally positive but mixed user reception.