Staple Pigeon vs BLCKSHT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Staple Pigeon
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The STAPLE App puts you closer to the brand than ever before. Be the first to see new drops, unlock app-only access to select releases, and earn rewards as part of the STAPLE community. Discover collections, shop directly, and stay connected to everything happening at STAPLE — from collaborations to events at 21 Mercer. Download the app and tap into the next chapter of STAPLE.
BLCKSHT
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Finding the culture shouldn’t feel like detective work. BLCKSHT is a culture-first discovery app that helps you find events, restaurants, experiences, and places that match your vibe. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to brunch, a live R&B night, a rooftop with the right energy, a place to watch the game, or something new to experience in your city, BLCKSHT brings it all together in one place. Less searching. More discovering. More time actually enjoying the city. FIND YOUR VIBE Everybody does outside differently. Choose the vibes that feel most like you from Laid Back, Classy, Creative, Foodie, and Cultural to Lit, Wellness, LGBTQ+, Romantic, and Adventurous. Your Core Vibes help personalize your experience so you can discover places and things to do based on what you’re actually looking for not just what happens to be nearby. DISCOVER WHAT’S HAPPENING Find events, restaurants, experiences, and places across your city shaped around your interest and vibe without bouncing between social media, search engines, event sites, and group chats. BUILD YOUR ITINERARY See something you like? Save it to your itinerary. Organize events, restaurants, and experiences by date and keep your plans together in one place, so the event you saved three days ago doesn’t disappear into your screenshots, saved posts, or group chat. SHARE THE MOVE Send your itinerary to your friends with a shareable link. They can see the plan without having to search for everything themselves. BUILT WITH CULTURE IN MIND Black culture isn’t a monolith. How we experience a city isn’t either. Find your vibe. Discover your city. Experience the culture.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BLCKSHT at none against Staple Pigeon's shown. BLCKSHT also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
| Parameter | Staple Pigeon | BLCKSHT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Staple Pigeon | Blcksht llc |
In-app purchases
Staple Pigeon
No in-app purchases
BLCKSHT
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Staple Pigeon free?
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Do Staple Pigeon or BLCKSHT have ads?
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