Saxbys vs InTheBlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Saxbys
Order your favorite drinks and food ahead of time to skip the line. Earn and redeem points through a flexible rewards program, and easily pay in-store or send digital gift cards. Find nearby locations and their hours.
- Order ahead to skip the line
- Scan to pay in cafe
- Flexible rewards program
- Birthday and referral rewards
- Digital gift cards
- Find nearby cafes and hours
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Craving Cold Brew? Maybe some Grilled Cheese? Well, we got you. With features like order ahead to skip the line, scan to pay in cafe for easy payment, and special rewards, this app will be your new favorite. Mobile Order & Pay Skip the line and order ahead. Head to your nearest cafe and pick it up at the mobile pickup station. Extra Credit Points Rewards Our flexible rewards program will allow you to start earning and redeeming points faster. You’ll unlock an array of new surprises along the way and can redeem or keep saving... you get to decide! We also offer rewards for your birthday, refer-a-friend, and first-time sign up. Pay in Cafe In-cafe scan to pay & scan to earn rewards. Don’t have your phone? No worries because we’ll be able to quickly look you up and access all your rewards so you can continue to earn points. Gift Cards Send a digital gift card to a friend! You can also upload physical gift card funds onto the app. Find a Cafe See cafes near you, get directions and see hours before you make your trip.
InTheBlock
Discover real-time happy hour locations and exclusive deals in your city. Navigate with interactive maps to find the best nightlife experiences without overspending.
- Real-time happy hour locations
- Exclusive deal finder
- Interactive city maps
- College-focused nightlife
- Budget-friendly outings
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Unlock the best of your city's nightlife with InTheBlock! Navigate through real-time maps pinpointing the top happy hour spots and unbeatable deals around your college, making every outing an adventure without denting your wallet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: InTheBlock at 100% against Saxbys's 48%. InTheBlock also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Saxbys's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 7). 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.
InTheBlock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Saxbys has 1.6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Saxbys's written reviews are positive against 100% of InTheBlock's.
Saxbys ships an update every 3 months, InTheBlock every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Saxbys | InTheBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.6K ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Saxbys Coffee | Kevin Pak |
Customer experience
Saxbys
InTheBlock
Bugs and requests
Saxbys
Reported bugs
3 issues- Order never reaches the store
- Frequent errors and loading issues
- Rewards points not updating properly
Requested features
4 requests- Add tipping option for order ahead
- Improve rewards program and earning structure
- Provide access to full menu even when store is closed
- Implement geo-fencing for Passbook integration
InTheBlock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Saxbys
No in-app purchases
InTheBlock
No in-app purchases
