# B-Local — The Boston City Local app

> Boston local business discovery and rewards app. (iPhone/iPad app by Colu technologies Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-local/id1553780564 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Colu technologies Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/987953862)
- Category: Lifestyle, Shopping
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-local/id1553780564/reviews.md

## What is B?

The City of Boston is proud to present the B-Local app!

Discover the City’s unique businesses, City events and much more.

The B-Local app rewards residents and visitors for shopping at Boston's local businesses.

Join reward offers and shop local to earn Boston Points.

Redeem your points in businesses around town and support the economic recovery of our neighborhood commercial districts!

## Key features

- Discover local businesses
- Find city events
- Earn Boston Points
- Redeem points for rewards
- Support local economy

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-local/id1553780564/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App crashes while opening

*2022-01-04, version 1.1.44*

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

### 4/5 — Businesses don’t know about it

*2021-11-21, version 1.1.35*

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.

### 5/5 — Easy to use!

*2021-11-03, version 1.1.33*

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.

### 2/5 — Good Concept, unnecessary privacy risks

*2021-10-29, version 1.1.30*

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.

### 1/5 — Good idea poor integration

*2021-10-04, version 1.1.25*

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.

### 5/5 — Awesome choice

*2021-08-30, version 1.1.21*

Making this app was genius and definitely creates a real impact from the places that are benefiting. Before, I couldn’t really rationalize going out very much and not necessarily to local restaurants when chains are often more competitive at price point. However, this app changed everything. Now if I go out to a nice restaurant on the list, I can afford to grab coffee at my local place every day and feel good about going. It’s pretty addicting.

**Developer response:** Thank you for this awesome feedback!

### 1/5 — My phone number not allowed

*2021-07-28, version 1.1.18*

I am a Boston resident but my number is from Puerto Rico. Never had an issue using it to sign up for anything because we share the +1 with the U.S.
Your system does not accept my # under the U.S. (incorrect because P.R. is not a country so it exists under U.S.).
When I put P.R. it says +1787 and that is also incorrect. 787 is an area code. Like the U.S. there are other alternatives like 939.

I know for a fact there is a huge population of Puerto Ricans that have been Boston residents for years and never changed their number - because it’s not necessary.
Please let us enjoy our city! (:

### 2/5 — Credit card not supported

*2021-06-22, version 1.1.14*

I like the idea, but having to link up a credit card makes me worry about the privacy of my transaction history. I tried linking one up to give the app a try (Capital One) but my card was not supported.

### 3/5 — Great concept, poor implementation

*2021-06-13, version 1.1.10*

I was excited to download this app and support local businesses. It’s a smart idea! Yet when I went to use the points, the participating business had no idea they were signed up. Although they tried to see if it would work and redeemed my 15 points, it didn’t accomplish much and I had to pay separately. Better communication will be key.

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2021-06-13, version 1.1.10*

Super easy to use! Such a great idea, our entire family is obsessed!

**Developer response:** Thank you for this awesome feedback!

## Frequently asked questions about B

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.65 — 2022-05-24

Bug fixes

### 1.1.58 — 2022-05-12

Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.1.57 — 2022-03-16

Get the latest version to access a whole new way for you to search and discover local businesses:
- We’ve created a unified search experience across the app
- We’ve created new filters for you to use both on list AND map view. You can now filter your results to show only redeeming businesses and by desired area
- You can sort you results in different ways to match your needs

### 1.1.51 — 2022-02-13

Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.1.44 — 2021-12-23

Thanks for using B-Local!

Here’s what’s new: 

• Introducing a new “Me” screen acknowledging your impact on local businesses

• Presenting updated information about link card process and security


Have feedback? We’d love to hear it. Reach out to us at support.blocal@colu.com.

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