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Square Go: Comprehensive Review of Block's Local Business Platform

by Block, Inc.

4.9
IOSLifestyle
Square Go streamlines discovering and managing appointments at local businesses. The iOS app enables users to search, book, and track services across 250,000+ establishments with personalized recommendations and reminder systems.

Detailed Review

Square Go represents Block, Inc.'s strategic expansion into consumer-facing local commerce, positioning itself as a centralized platform for discovering and managing appointments across service-based businesses. The application aggregates over 250,000 businesses using Square's payment ecosystem, creating a network effect that benefits both consumers seeking reliable services and merchants looking for customer retention tools. The core functionality revolves around three pillars: discovery through geographic and categorical search across 2 million services, transaction management enabling one-tap reordering and rebooking without phone communication, and personalization through historical tracking and staff preferences. The system maintains detailed records of past transactions while using this data to surface relevant new businesses, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of convenience and discovery. User experience demonstrates thoughtful design with intuitive navigation between map-based search, appointment calendars, and business profiles. The interface prioritizes speed for repeat transactions while maintaining depth for exploration. Real-world usage patterns show particular strength in recurring service scenarios like haircuts, beauty appointments, and wellness services where users develop ongoing relationships with specific providers. User feedback consistently highlights convenience and reliability, with multiple reviews specifically praising the reminder system and elimination of 'phone tag.' User BuddyRo79 (August 19, 2025) noted the app's efficiency, while Beemorgx (August 24, 2025) emphasized its tracking capabilities. The reviews suggest particular strength in service industries where personal relationships matter, as evidenced by Holank's August 29, 2025 review detailing their barbershop discovery journey. The application excels in markets where Square has merchant penetration, though coverage varies geographically. While the platform provides exceptional convenience for regular service users, its utility diminishes in regions with limited Square adoption. The absence of integrated payment processing (despite Block's background in payments) represents a curious limitation, though the focus remains squarely on appointment and order management rather than financial transactions.

Key Features

  • Business search with map integration locates nearby services among 2 million options using real-time geographic data
  • One-tap rebooking system eliminates phone communication by storing user preferences and transaction history
  • Personalized staff recommendations help users identify preferred service providers across multiple visits
  • Automated reminder system sends notifications for upcoming appointments reducing no-shows and scheduling conflicts
  • Historical tracking maintains complete records of past orders and appointments for reference and reordering
  • Discovery algorithm surfaces new businesses based on user history and preferences for service expansion

Why Users Love It

Extensive business database
Streamlined rebooking process

Perfect for: Frequent users of local service businesses seeking convenience

Screenshots

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Ranking History

Track Square Go's performance in Lifestyle over the last 30 days

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Current Rank

#34

5 from last week

Best Rank

#25

All-time high

Average Rank

#34

30-day average

User Reviews

Holank
Aug 29, 2025

I tried many barbershops in search of one that provides a great experience: clean shop, friendly and capable barbers, and a great quality cut at a reasonable price. I found several that almost made the grade. It wasn’t until I had my first experience here that I knew I’d found “my place” and could end my search! After nearly a year of going here, I still feel the same way, and am confident to recommend them without any hesitation. Give them a try - it just might become “your place”, as well. Great Cut & Experience I tried many barbershops in search of one that provides a great experience: clean shop, friendly and capable barbers, and a great quality cut at a reasonable price. I found several that almost made the grade. It wasn’t until I had my first experience here that I knew I’d found “my place” and could end my search! After nearly a year of going here, I still feel the same way, and am confident to recommend them without any hesitation. Give them a try - it just might become “your place”, as well.

mr. güero
Jul 2, 2025

super easy way to get scheduled without any issues! nice… super easy way to get scheduled without any issues!

zeese206
Jul 17, 2025

UX design on this is perfect, so easy to get faded up now ! Pure bliss UX design on this is perfect, so easy to get faded up now !

devildogbi
Jul 26, 2025

It’s great to see all of my appointments at a glance! So easy! It’s great to see all of my appointments at a glance!

Inclusive?
Jul 29, 2025

I am testing this product during a period of transition from one physical location to another, and needing to organize my providers based on my nomadic lifestyle. Excited to stay open and curious about my experience. Hope to share my feedback with a representative at a later date and share my user experience as a neurodivergent female. Thanks! Personal Beta Testing for Square Go in My Life I am testing this product during a period of transition from one physical location to another, and needing to organize my providers based on my nomadic lifestyle. Excited to stay open and curious about my experience. Hope to share my feedback with a representative at a later date and share my user experience as a neurodivergent female. Thanks!

App Details

Developer

Block, Inc.

Platform

ios

Rating

4.9

Last Updated

10/7/2025