Blackbird: VIP Dining Rewards
What is Blackbird?
Blackbird is a Food & Drink app for paying at restaurants in the app after tapping in at a Blackbird puck on arrival. Diners earn dining points on each check, called $FLY, which can be spent like cash at restaurants in the network. The app also includes the Blackbird Club loyalty program, with tiers unlocked by spending at Blackbird restaurants or by loading a wallet.
Pricing. Blackbird: VIP Dining Rewards is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Paying the bill from your phone at a participating restaurant
- Earning points on purchases at participating coffee shops and cafes
- Planning a group dinner, date night, or private dining with reservations
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Why this app is in B tier
Blackbird scores 82 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 81, App Store search rank 49, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Blackbird is the better way to pay and earn points at restaurants. Discover great restaurants, tap in when you arrive, and earn dining points on every check. No check dance, no waiting. Blackbird is the loyalty company that rewards people who love restaurants, featured in The New York Times, Time, Fast Company, and Fortune. THE RICHEST REWARDS IN DINING Earn up to 7X dining points every time you dine. That is 7% back on every check, on top of your credit card perks. Your points are $FLY, our universal rewards currency. Think airline points, but for restaurants. 100 $FLY equals $1 in spending power, and you spend it like cash at any restaurant in the network. Your $FLY never expires. COFFEE CLUB: 10X ON COFFEE Pay with Blackbird at participating coffee shops and cafes and earn 10X points, 10% back, stacked on top of your base multiplier. No subscription, no monthly fee, live in all markets. HOW IT WORKS Download the app, load your wallet or vault a card Tap in at the Blackbird puck when you arrive, usually near the host stand or register Enjoy your meal Tell your server you are paying with Blackbird Pay in the app and earn points on every check BLACKBIRD CLUB The more you supp
Compare in Loyalty Rewards
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | B | A | B |
| Score | 82 / 100 | 82 / 100 | 81 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.9 ★ | 4.9 ★ |
| Ratings | 13.0K | 20.2K | 15.5K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 3.1 ★ · 20 reviews | 4.8 ★ · 20 reviews | 5.0 ★ · 16 reviews |
| Last update | 3d ago | 3d ago | 52d ago |
| Price | Free | Free | Free |
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See all 39 ›Questions about Blackbird
Is Blackbird free to use?
The app is free to download, and the App Store listing shows no in-app purchases. The Coffee Club program has no subscription and no monthly fee.
Where is Blackbird available?
The listing says Blackbird is live in New York City, the Hamptons, Charleston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
How do I start earning points?
Download the app, load your wallet or vault a card, tap in at the Blackbird puck on arrival, then pay in the app to earn points on the check. Points are $FLY, and 100 $FLY equals $1 in spending power.
Is Blackbird free?
Yes. Blackbird is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is Blackbird good for?
Blackbird is built for paying the bill from your phone at a participating restaurant, earning points on purchases at participating coffee shops and cafes, planning a group dinner, date night, or private dining with reservations. It sits in the loyalty rewards list on AppTierList.
Is Blackbird worth it?
Blackbird is B tier, ranked #16 of 40 loyalty reward apps with a score of 82 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 13,000 ratings. Good, and 15 apps rank above it.
How does Blackbird compare to Jacksons Let's Go Rewards?
Blackbird is B tier at 82; Jacksons Let's Go Rewards is A tier at 82. They score the same. Blackbird is free, with no in-app purchases, Jacksons Let's Go Rewards is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Blackbird updated?
Blackbird was updated 3 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Loyalty Rewards (B tier, #16)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 82 / 100
- Rank in list
- #16 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 13,000
- Recent reviews
- 3.1 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (3 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Food & Drink
- Good for
- Paying the bill from your phone at a participating restaurant, Earning points on purchases at participating coffee shops and cafes, Planning a group dinner, date night, or private dining with reservations
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Size
- 179 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed