BLADE vs Zybra Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLADE
Experience faster and more convenient travel by booking seats on helicopters, seaplanes, or jets. Access exclusive events, bypass traffic, and enjoy private charters for a premium travel experience. Includes a dedicated car service for seamless last-mile transportation.
- Airport transfers in 5 minutes
- Weekend and holiday getaways
- Access to special events
- On-demand private charters
- Black Car Service
- Private BLADE Lounges
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Fly in ways you never thought possible. Save time, see more, and arrive better. - Fly to or from the airport. BLADE helicopters will get you there in 5 minutes, all day long, from $195. - Get away for the weekend or holiday. BLADE transportation is a highlight—book seats in helicopters, seaplanes, or jets to your destination. - Access special events or concerts. Land directly on property at music festivals, sporting events, ski slopes, and more. - Fly private. A fleet of BLADE jets, helicopters, turboprops, and seaplanes are available on-demand for charters and crowdsourcing. - Get there with BLADE Black Car Service. Our last-mile car service provides uniformity in high-end vehicles, driver training, expedited routes (including police escorts when needed), as well as industry leading health and safety protocols. - Enjoy a network of private BLADE Lounges before and after your trip. - No membership fees, ever. Download the BLADE app and fly the future today. ------------ BLADE Urban Air Mobility, Inc. (“BLADE”) is an air charter broker and indirect air carrier, not a direct air carrier, and does not have operational authority of aircraft. All flights are operated by DOT/FAA licensed direct air carriers. For select routes, BLADE acts as an indirect air carrier in accordance with 14 CFR Part 380. Please refer to BLADE’s Operator-Participant Agreement at https://www.blade.com for details
Zybra Plus
This app offers custom branded bicycle amenity solutions for the hospitality industry. It provides a full-service program through a self-service platform, allowing properties to offer bike rentals to their guests.
- Custom branded bicycle amenities
- Full-service program
- Self-service platform
- Hospitality industry solutions
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Zybra provides custom branded bicycle amenity solutions to the hospitality industry. We offer a full service program on a self service platform. Want to ride Zybra at your property? Reach out to info@ridezybra.com or check out www.ridezybra.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BLADE at 4.8 against Zybra Plus's 3.1. BLADE also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 45%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Zybra Plus's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (62 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
BLADE holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 62 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of BLADE's written reviews are positive against 45% of Zybra Plus's.
BLADE ships an update every 2 months, Zybra Plus every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BLADE | Zybra Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (17 ratings) — better | 3.1 (62 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews — better | 44.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 62 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fly Blade, LLC. | Zybra LLC |
Customer experience
BLADE
Zybra Plus
User reviews
BLADE
From 17 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast travel times
- 👍 Easy booking process
- ✨ Amazing app experience
- 🤩 Smooth and sleek app
- 💯 VIP level service
Room to improve
- 😞 Flight cancellations
- 💸 Charged after cancellation
- 😠 Breach of terms
- 👎 Buggy app
- 📉 Incompatible with newer phones
Zybra Plus
From 62 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Seamless experience
- 👍 Great for sightseeing
- 👍 Convenient hotel integration
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable rides
Room to improve
- 😠 App not working
- 😠 Bikes not unlocking
- 😠 Bikes not parking/ending ride
- 😠 Overcharging issues
- 😠 Misleading pricing
Bugs and requests
BLADE
Reported bugs
7 issues- App is buggy
- Booked wrong dates
- App not compatible with newer phones
- App forces login every time
- App is not native
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- App UI is pathetic
- App crashes device
Requested features
5 requests- Fewer clicks on the app
- Auto-apply credits/returns
- More upfront marketing about costs
- Improve app UI/UX
- Remember login details
Zybra Plus
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Unable to scan QR codes
- Bike won't unlock
- Ride won't end
- Promo codes fail to apply
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- Payment processing errors
- E-bike battery drains quickly
- Bike camera malfunctioning
- Inaccurate bike location
- Bike not recognized when docked
- Headlight not functioning
- Steering mechanism unstable
- App does not show rental rate
- Receipts are unreadable
- Credit card information cannot be deleted
Requested features
5 requests- Show active rental cost in app
- Provide clear math on receipts
- Allow credit card removal from app
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Ensure phone support is available on weekends
In-app purchases
BLADE
No in-app purchases
Zybra Plus
No in-app purchases
