Currently there are two iPhone apps by Starbucks. One is called myStarbucks and it lets you find locations, explore whole bean coffees, find nutrition information, and build perfect drinks. The other app is called Starbucks Card Mobile which, for most people, only let you see your card balance, until now. Previously Starbucks was testing this app in 16 stores located in Silicon Valley and Seattle but now they have opened it up to over 1,000 of their stores located in Target stores. We’ll have to test it out the next time we’re at Target! Here’s a store locator map that will show you what stores are participating in your area: starbucks.com/store-locator

myStarbucks

Starbucks Card Mobile

Starbucks has finally released an official application titled myStarbucks! The app’s features include;

• Store Locator: Display the closest stores, directions, store hours and amenities—find stores with a drive through, oven warmed food, and more!
• Drink Builder: Create and share your perfect Starbucks® beverages
• Food Menu: Browse the menu and see detailed nutritional info and ingredients
• Coffee Menu: Explore every Starbucks® whole bean coffee
• myStarbucks: Save all of your favorites for quick recall and sharing

There are a few things I really like about this application and one feature that is missing. I love that you can quickly locate nearby stores as well as view all the details about them (that way you know if they are open, if they have a drive through… etc). I also like that you can create favorite drinks for both you are your friends. This is awesome for those Starbucks runs where you are picking something up for a few people in the office or a friend. No need to ask them what they want (again!)… you already have it entered into your iPhone, exactly how they like it! Another cool feature is the ability to invite a friend to Starbucks. Once you have chosen a specific Starbucks location, you can choose to invite a friend from your Contact list to that Starbucks. It gives you a nice template (that can be emailed or text) that includes the store location and a blank space where you can enter the time.

The most obvious feature that the application is missing is the ability to send your order to a store. As far as I can tell, there is no way to do so. It would be awesome, if on your way to Starbucks, you could send in all your drink orders and they could get started on them (or have it done) by the time you get there!

Other than that… I like the app, but I’m totally addicted to Starbucks so I might be slightly bias. Though, I will say that the app doesn’t quite live up to the Starbucks Concept App from back in the day.

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App Store Description:

Finally, the official iPhone application from Starbucks! Want to find a store that’s open, with a drive through? Now you can do that and more with myStarbucks. Explore our whole bean coffees, find nutrition information, and build your own perfect drinks. Want to share? You can send your drink to friends by email, SMS, or directly to their iPhone or iPod® touch.

FEATURES
• Store Locator: Display the closest stores, directions, store hours and amenities—find stores with a drive through, oven warmed food, and more!
• Drink Builder: Create and share your perfect Starbucks® beverages
• Food Menu: Browse the menu and see detailed nutritional info and ingredients
• Coffee Menu: Explore every Starbucks® whole bean coffee
• myStarbucks: Save all of your favorites for quick recall and sharing

And this is just version 1.0 – we will be adding new and exciting features in future releases. Want to join the conversation? Go to www.mystarbucksidea.com to contribute your opinion on what Starbucks should do next.

Would you like to keep track of your Starbucks Card balance on the go? Download the Starbucks Card Mobile app on the App Store. Just use the “Other Apps” link below.