Batch: Let’s Party Reviews

by MeliJo_810

My girlfriends and I used the bach app for a Scottsdale trip and booked a bottle service night at a local bar/club. We paid over $800 to the bach app for a bottle and table service weeks before our actual trip. On the day of our reservation I encouraged my friend to call the bar ahead of time, and when she did we were told that there had never been a reservation in our name, and that they were not affiliated with the bach app at all. We then called the bach app and let them know what happened to which we were told that the money would be refunded to our account in 5-7 days, but the reservation was cancelled due to the bar raising the price. It makes no sense how our reservation wasn’t ever made weeks prior when they first received our money. It was supposed to be guaranteed, but that was a lie. Now we’re unable to get a reservation because they’re all booked up, AND we’re on vacation but out $800 until the refund is issued. I would NEVER use Batch, or recommend to a friend again. The biggest night of my friend’s trip is now ruined because of their incompetence.

by Anonymous 2.o

my friends and I thought this would be a great way to plan everything for a bachelorette party. we were wrong. yes, it’s good for communicating with everyone invited and can create expenses for everyone so you can split prices evenly, BUT DO NOT BOOK THINGS THROUGH Batch . my friends and I booked a pontoon boat tour for 4 hours through Batch and then called the company to confirm our reservation. they had no record of our reservation and said they only had 2 hour tours available and not 4. we made due, got our refund, and went on with our lives. then, we tried to book a private dance class for almost $500. i called the place to confirm our reservation and once again, they had no record of it. i wanted to book it for 9am but the studio didn’t even open until 11, which didn’t work with the rest of our schedule. trying to cancel it through the studio was easy, but they never received payment from Bach, so I couldn’t get refunded until the Bach app finally decided to answer their phone and process it. it took about 3 weeks to hear back and get a refund processed.

by Moe03cb

I’ve had Batch for months now, and I haven’t had any issues. Although I am just now adding things and playing with it more. I rate Batch right now a 3. What bothers me the most is the expense part.
The numbers don’t add up to the correct amount. It says I only have 4 more than need to pay when I have 9. I have only logged 3 that have paid and a group of 12 are going so it should still have that 9 need to pay and the amount thats owed needs to match that.
If an accidental log happens you can’t undo it and I have to delete the whole expense and start over. It needs a undo option.
The notifications repeat it’s self under expenses even if I deleted an entire expense. So when I go back for an easy review of who still owns and who doesn’t, nothing adds up right and I can’t even just look at the notifications bc it’s inaccurate as well. Please fix these issues and I’ll rate higher. Thanks.

by Ymsg

Batch is informative with lots of great tips. My bachelorette group used it mostly for chat, and there definitely seemed to be some bugs with the chat part, either slow to load responses or not loading at all (“chat initialization completed with error”). As the maid of honor, I would have liked to have an option to chat everyone without the bride to plan surprises for the bachelorette.

The tips are good and the compiled list of attendees is helpful. We did not use the money splitting part and instead used a different app for that.

If the glitches were resolved, Batch would be much easier to use. All in all, I was thankful to have it to help plan the bachelorette party.

by Al Buny

I just planned a trip in scottsdale and one of the options of party activities listed was to have “bach boys” at our pool party, this was a company we scheduled through the bach app so the bach app was the point of contact.
I reached out to them 10 days before the event asking for a confirmation for our activity, i did this because i wanted enough time to schedule a separate activity if the first didn’t work out. they confirmed the activity was scheduled and they would reach out closer to the date.
2 days before i reached out again, no response, one day before i reached out again, they said they had not heard from the third party.
so we flew all the way to scottsdale and didn’t have an activity for our pool day and our bride was upset to say the least.

by Nycoma

Someone in the bachelor party recommended Batch and I thought it sounded like a good idea. I set everyone up with accounts, added all of the itinerary activities, got the house info in there and then basically forgot about it. We used it to message back and forth a bit but honestly the group chat on text was easier. Then about 2 weeks ago Batch started crashing whenever anyone tried to access the itinerary. We had the bachelor party this past weekend and we were unable to reference the things I had planned for the group. I had to quickly pull together a plan and kept it in the iPhone notes app instead. Disappointing because it took a lot of time to input all of the activities and details in Batch and then it was completely useless.

by S0m3b0di3

I say this as someone actively using it. The idea is amazing the execution needs work. When I sent out the invite to the bride I hoped the one invite would work. It doesn’t. The invite is one to one. So she had to send the contacts to me instead of just sending the links. Someone even was listed as her cause they used the link I sent her.

In the beginning I was unsure location and hearted one event not in the location I was interested in. Why am I seeing locations I did not list as my event who knows. But now when I go to the chat it keeps showing this event even after unhearting it. Won’t let me delete from the chat either.

Then the suggestions for location and events are narrowing to say the least. I had for more notifications from Batch to say if some messages or votes but nope. So I’m constantly in there. But I get notifications if they join or leave. For now I’m still using as it’s good to store my itinerary but let’s see. I’m seeing more frustration about the opinions of how Batch works then I’m seeing this go well so I’m in the middle about it.

by Mackenzi.picou

So far we are enjoying Batch , but we are struggling to want to use it due to some of the more annoying kinks in it. For example, I think it would be really beneficial to have each persons “likes” to be on their own page or profile and if they want to share them then they can on their own terms. I had a problem where I had like a few different events, just while I was considering different options, unknowing that my friends were being notified about every single thing I did on Batch (even something as simple as changing the hashtag?). So far I haven’t been able to find a settings section where they have notification options, so I’m assuming their isn’t one. That would be realllyyy helpful!
Otherwise, I think Batch is a great idea it could just used a little more TLC

by Anonymous22490

I like the idea of Batch , but there are a few things more I wish it had. I wish there was an option to edit the polls after they are posted (if you post a poll and then realize you messed something up and need to edit it, there should be an option for that). Also, the person who made the poll should still be able to see who responded even if the poll is anonymous. (For example, the results should be anonymous for others, however, not anonymous for the person who created the poll). Also, when a change or message is posted, the others in the group should get a notification (or allow others to see who all has seen the message).
Definitely a good app concept, just needs some more features.

by -_g

Batch was very helpful with planning my bffs bachelorette. They helped find events and keep everything in one spot for organization. I will say - there were some kinks. I think there are bits with the itinerary editing that were TOO in depth FOR ME. I felt as though some of it was unnecessary and confusing. As well as with the events themselves it was confusing at times how to get certain things or find them after the Bach showed you the option - with that being said i only used Batch for ideas and i went to each site themselves to book.

Other than a few small hiccups, i think Batch has really great potential and any friends i know that would throw a larger bachelorette that needs more organizing i would definitely push them to Batch - especially knowing that the creators are actively trying to make it better.

by Jumper500

The Bach app was a great way to bring together everyone for the bachelorette party. It was easy to maneuver and allowed me to see who each person was and how they knew the bride. I liked how there was one spot for everyone to communicate. The chat option on Batch allowed for voting and polls which helped us make key decisions for our trip and for the bachelorette party experience as a whole. I did not spend much time out of the chat part of Batch but when I did, things were a bit overwhelming and confusing. Although, I believe if I spent more time learning how Batch worked, I would not have been confused. Overall, I think Batch really helped us shape our bachelorette party into a trip that catered to our likes and wants. There were some really fun activities we found through Batch that made our trip one to remember.

by Carolynrosed

I would definitely use Batch again! The only things I was not thrilled about was 1) it crashes on me, but maybe that’s just my iPhone glitching? 2) the “estimated cost” doesn’t display for the guests, so a separate “expense” has to be created. This did benefit me when I was trying to exclude certain people from costs.

Also, I would give an option to search the internet for photos to display for events!

And, I didn’t get our Airbnb address to hyperlink, because the link that came up did not lead to the actual Airbnb. I wrote it in and guests are going to have to copy it, which is more inconvenient than just pressing it as a link

by Deb Hall McGrath

Batch makes group travel a breeze! Our group girls trip to San Diego was the best trip our group has taken in no small part to this incredible app and the amazing customer service. We had an issue with one of our reservations and Sara Jane in customer service fixed it in a flash and went out of her way to ensure all our reservations were set for the remainder of our trip. We were blown away by the level of service and would never travel without using Bach to coordinate and plan ever again.

by ShanRes

Batch has been SO helpful for our Bachelorette party in Nashville! We have 13 girls coming from all over the US. Batch lets us all stay in touch, while being able to share EVERY detail with the whole group. The organization it provides is also stellar. Finances, places to go, up to the minute itinerary, as well as travel times can be shared in Batch. All at the tap of an icon! Wish we had an app like this for Christmas family gatherings! Would make our lives even easier.

by Sean K Neary

As I’ve been a part of a lot of weddings and bachelor parties recently I’ve realized how difficult/annoying/inefficient using Facebook groups and group chats are for trying to coordinate all the things that go into it. The Bach app not only made the organization and funding easier through the itinerary, being able to log and share expenses, and having a group chat, they also made the entire experience better. On top of the organizational side of the things, the ability to book events, Airbnb’s and anything in between not only made our lives easier but gave us the best deals in the process. I honestly would not do another bachelor/bachelorette party without it, or actually any other group event for that matter.

by Williema3

Alright, I’ll say it- I was skeptical! I saw Batch on Instagram after I got engaged and rolled my eyes. We knew we were doing Vegas and I was certain we didn’t need an app to help us. Boy, was I wrong! Batch helped to much: from keeping travel info in 1 place, to tracking our plans, to helping sort who owes what for Venmo. We didn’t actually book anything through Batch , but it was a perfect companion to our weekend and a great way to keep info all together. I will suggest Batch to anyone who will listen! Worth your time!

by Hresor62

I was SO excited when I learned about Batch!!! I’ve got my whole Bride Tribe (plus some tribe moms and their friends) coming with me from all over the U.S., so this has been the BEST way for everyone to know what I’ve got planned for us!! I can add just about anything to the itinerary, along with any prices or information in the notes section! I’ve gotten so many compliments about how cool Batch is, and all of my girls are so surprised that it’s completely FREE! I would highly recommend Batch to anyone who’s planning a Bach party, or even just a vacation for a large group of people! #ThisIsHouseWeDoIt

by Best_Man_Ricky_Lee

We did Vegas and we did it big! We used The Bach to plan and coordinate our trip. We did the Zombie Apocalypse experience which was an absolute blast and something I would recommend to any party looking for some fun running and gunning. We also did the Sun Buggy, dune buggies through the dessert. The dune buggies we’re by far the most fun thing I’ve done in a long time, even though the groom drove like a punk.

We also had a guy whose flight got cancelled and had to miss the whole trip. I was able to communicate that to The Bach and they worked with us to get money back for the guy who had to miss the trip.

Great trip thanks to the Bach!

by Chloe Tags

What a cool and helpful app. Planning bachelorette parties can be so hard, so I’m SO happy I found Batch just in time to plan the perfect bachelorette for my bff. The activities are so different from what I’ve seen, and gave me so many out of the box ideas to make my best friend’s Bach itinerary unlike any other I’ve been to! *If you’re going on or planning a Bach party you seriously need Batch* BACH is not only easy to navigate, but also makes planning a stressful weekend fun and simple! The shared itinerary has made my job so much easier, because I’m not much of a texter. I can’t wait to surprise my bachelorette with the Honkey Tonk BACH party bus in NASH. 🥳 THANK YOU BACH!!!

by Customer337105259

So, this is app is really fun and it definitely a must! However, if you need to get in touch with their customer service, just go ahead and admit defeat. It said we had 7 days to get a full refund for our reservation. After TONS of emails and calls to the company they finally answered and told me that the policy was actually 2 weeks. So now, our reservation has been cancelled with the vendor and I, myself, is out $100. Maybe it’s just me, but I am extremely upset about it.

by Overwhelmed Matron

This has fabulous ideas but Batch has lots of things that still needs to be worked out. There seems to be confusion with how guests are added vs guests joining in. Also there are some glitches in freezing that happen quite frequently within Batch . I wanted to use this since all people involved were from different states but I struggled to get all pieces of Batch jiving together. When I emailed the help they did not respond (as of yet) it has been 5 days.

by ShooshOfMook

(I originally had Batch rated at 1 star for reasons listed below, but they reached out to me and fixed the problems that were occurring. I sometimes still randomly get booted out of Batch as it freezes, but other than that Batch is great! Would give it 4.5, but there’s no option inbetween)

I sent the link to my bridesmaids and it continually didn’t work.
I had to copy and paste a few times for it to work for them.
I then went to make my Maid Of Honor the planner, but nope, I was no longer listed at the BACH for some reason and so now the whole thing is messed up. All of us are “guests” in Batch and we can’t do anything.
I’d be more than happy to change my review if I get help with this, but as of now Batch has been more of a struggle than anything.

by Meghan C 115

Initially when I downloaded Batch I was having trouble joining a party. I called the number provided on the Bach website. The phone call was answered immediately with no wait time and Greg (co-founder) helped me troubleshoot and I was able to access my party within 5 minutes! Thanks for your help and positive attitude.

by MHonnas

I wish Batch had been available for the last couple of bachelorettes I’ve been apart of - the suggested itineraries were a HUGE help! It was also so convenient to let the rest of the group know the itinerary! Would definitely recommend for your next party 😊

by Skyking2222

I was skeptical when I downloaded Batch , but it made the entire weekend. Having a central platform for all to plan was so efficient and helped us plan the weekend. No more spreadsheets and unexpected Venmo’s. Special shoutout to the team too, who were extremely responsive and helped answer all our questions.

by Pens1234

I downloaded Bach to set up a Bachelor party in Miami. Batch is incredibly intuitive and the process went smoothly, the team was also very helpful and quickly answered any questions that came up during the process. Excited to use them again, and highly recommend for anyone looking to plan a bachelor/bachelorette!

by Erin.c94

Batch is such a cool idea! It makes things so much easier to plan everything and for everyone involved to expect what will be happening! It allows for everyone to be prepared on what to bring, whether that be clothes, money, etc. I’ll be in Nashville next weekend for my best friend’s bachelorette and having Batch with the itinerary has made me even more excited because I get to see all the fun stuff we are going to do! Such a great app! #ThisIsHouseWeDoIt

by TaaaatianaJay

Amazing app! Very organized! Super cute! I experienced some issues with the chat feature not loading and my bridesmaids not receiving my messages. However, I sent out an email and they not only responded in less than 24 hours but they also fixed the issue. I would strongly recommend Batch! I’m so excited to plan my trip to Santorini Greece with my girls! 🎉💍

by YourSpilledMilk

I was super lucky that Bach allowed me to use their app even though it was in beta and it has made planning sooo easy. I’m maid of honor in three different weddings to planning with three different groups of people can get really stressful and crazy. Batch as allowed me to add the girls into three different parties and now I can swap between the three and organize without the confusion!

by VegasBachBash

Batch saved my life when planning my BFFS bachelorette party in Vegas. The experiences on Batch were so unique and the planning capabilities helped me keep all 20 girls organized without me breaking the bank booking all our activities! I would highly recommend and have told all my friends about it!