GBTA vs Blackout Weekend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GBTA
This app provides resources and education for professionals in the business travel and meetings industry. It aims to equip members with knowledge to navigate industry changes, improve travel programs, and foster career growth.
- Industry education
- Event information
- Research access
- Advocacy updates
- Global network access
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The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is the world’s premier business travel and meetings trade organization headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area with operations on six continents. GBTA’s members manage more than $345 billion of global business travel and meetings expenditures annually. GBTA delivers world-class education, events, research, advocacy, and media to a growing global network of more than 28,000 travel professionals and 125,000 active contacts. Our focus is to equip our members with the knowledge and resources necessary to navigate the rapidly changing business travel landscape resulting in improved managed travel programs, top line business growth, and exemplary careers.
Blackout Weekend
This app serves as a comprehensive guide for a ski and party event. It provides event details, real-time updates, and a platform to connect with other attendees. VIP members receive exclusive access to special events and perks.
- Event Info & Itinerary
- Real-time Updates & Alerts
- Attendee Chat & Networking
- VIP Exclusive Access
- Ski & Snowboard Community Channels
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Your Ultimate Blackout Weekend Companion! Get ready to celebrate melanin on the mountain for the ultimate ski, snowboard, and party adventure with the Official Blackout Weekend App! Stay connected, informed, and ahead of the game with everything you need for an unforgettable experience. Features: Event Info & Itinerary – Access all the details about ski meet-ups, parties, and exclusive experiences. Updates & Alerts – Stay in the know with the latest updates and notifications. Chat & Network – Connect with fellow attendees, join special skier and snowboarder channels, and vibe with the Blackout community. VIP Exclusives – VIP members, get access to VIP-only events, perks, and surprises throughout the weekend. Whether you’re hitting the slopes or you're all about the après, this app keeps you in the loop and connected to the action. Download now and make your Blackout Ski, Snowboard & Party Weekend legendary!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GBTA at 4.4 against Blackout Weekend's 3.0. GBTA also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 2). Blackout Weekend's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GBTA holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.
GBTA ships an update every 2 months, Blackout Weekend every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | GBTA | Blackout Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), Inc. | Teknowledge Software |
Customer experience
GBTA
Blackout Weekend
In-app purchases
GBTA
No in-app purchases
Blackout Weekend
No in-app purchases









