# Backpack — DIY Travel Deals — Cheap flights & city breaks

> AI-powered travel deal discovery and organization for DIY travelers. (iPhone/iPad app by FOURBOX.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-diy-travel-deals/id1206603469 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FOURBOX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076414498)
- Category: Travel, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.1 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2017-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-diy-travel-deals/id1206603469/reviews.md

## What is Backpack?

"Best for DIY Travel Deals" WSJ Forum • AI recommendations • Smart alerts • Deal‑O‑Meter price insights • Made for DIY travelers first


Free to browse.
No sign‑up required to get started.
Save deals for later.


Upgrade anytime with Backpack Passport (monthly / yearly) with a generous seven-day trial.

▶ FIND TRAVEL DEALS FASTER
· Curated deals for flights, stays, and getaways
· Open deals instantly, then save the best ones to your Backpack
· Built for DIY planners who want to compare options quickly

▶ DEAL‑O‑METER (PRICE INSIGHTS)
· See instantly if a deal is super, good, average, or expensive.
· Make quicker decisions with clear pricing context.

▶ AI RECOMMENDATIONS
· Ask: “Is this a good deal?”
· Get fast, personalized guidance while you browse.

▶ SMART NOTIFICATIONS
· “Alert me about Mallorca deals” — you set the rules.
· Get notified when the right deals show up.

▶ BACKPACK FINDS
· Bookmark deals to compare later.
· Keep your DIY trip ideas organized in one place.

▶ BACKPACK PASSPORT (PREMIUM)
· Ad‑free browsing.
· Priority access to new features.
· Save finds.
· Deal-O-Meter.

· Ask: “Is this a good deal?”.
· Choose your plan: monthly, yearly, or lifetime (in‑app purchase)

▶ WHAT’S FREE?
· Browse deals.
· Basic browsing experience.

▶ FOR BUSINESSES
For any business inquiries, get in touch with us at business@dobackpack.com. 

▶ PRIVACY & TERMS

If you want to review the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, please navigate to https://dobackpack.com/terms and https://dobackpack.com/privacy

## Key features

- AI travel deal recommendations
- Deal-O-Meter price insights
- Smart deal notifications
- Save and organize trip finds
- Curated flights and city breaks
- Ad-free premium browsing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Passport - Monthly with 7 day trial | $1.99 | per month |
| Passport - Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-diy-travel-deals/id1206603469/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Incredible app for to find deal in Romania

*2026-01-18, version 4.0.1*

Found over 12 trips that I booked in the past 3 years, saving us a bunch of money in the process. Easy to use, great notification summaries and all in all a great experiences.

### 5/5 — Cool

*2026-01-13, version 4.0*

Very useful, good offers. Deal o meter is a nice add

### 5/5 — The app is very easy to use

*2026-01-09, version 4.0*

I found some really fantastic offers and it’s pretty easy to use.
It has an interesting feature that tells you if it’s a good deal or not.
Lovely app

### 5/5 — Usefull

*2017-03-28, version 1.2*

Great app!

### 5/5 — For travel enthusiasts

*2017-03-12, version 1.1*

Recomand cuiva caruia ii place sa calatoreasca. Aplicatia dezvaluie oferte cu raportul calitate/pret ridicat, intr-o interfata simpla si placuta.
Imi place!

### 4/5 — Nice

*2017-03-12, version 1.1*

Ti-am dat 4 stele deoarece nu este responsive pe iPad. Dar in rest good job! I might buy me a trip after the bac :))

Dulcu.

## Frequently asked questions about Backpack

### What is Backpack?

Backpack is a travel app designed for DIY travelers, offering curated deals on flights, stays, and city breaks. It uses AI recommendations and a Deal-O-Meter to provide price insights and helps users organize their trip ideas.

### Is Backpack free to use?

Yes, Backpack offers a free browsing experience where users can discover and save deals without signing up. An optional premium subscription, Backpack Passport, unlocks additional features.

### What are the benefits of Backpack Passport?

Backpack Passport provides ad-free browsing, priority access to new features, the ability to save unlimited finds, and full access to the Deal-O-Meter. It also includes a seven-day free trial.

### How does the Deal-O-Meter work?

The Deal-O-Meter provides instant price insights, indicating whether a deal is super, good, average, or expensive. This helps users make quicker decisions with clear pricing context.

### Can I set up alerts for specific deals with Backpack?

Yes, Backpack features smart notifications that allow you to set custom rules, such as receiving alerts for deals to specific destinations like Mallorca. You'll be notified when the right deals appear.

### What subscription plans are available for Backpack Passport?

Backpack Passport offers a monthly subscription for $1.99 with a 7-day trial, and a yearly subscription for $9.99, which also includes a 7-day free trial. Lifetime access is also available as an in-app purchase.

### What devices is Backpack available on?

Backpack is available on iPhone and iPad, making it accessible for users on Apple's mobile and tablet platforms.

### How often is Backpack updated?

The app was last updated on January 18, 2026, indicating recent development and ongoing support. The current version is 4.0.1.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.1 — 2026-01-18

Bugs have been squashed.

### 4.0 — 2026-01-09

This update brings a brand new Backpack experience, called Backpack 4.0 — our biggest update yet! While testing, we've helped our DIY'ers save thousands on trips and discover unreal places on a budget. Now available in over 10 countries, including the US.

### 3.0 — 2017-07-15

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Hello world, this is Backpack 3.0

=== NEW ===
· Backpack has a face now. It's a .. backpack. 
· We partnered with 2 more DIY travel websites: All4Travel & Vacante.net.
· Ever missed a good deal? We included push notifications and we'll send incredible last-minute deals to those who want. Barcelona for $25 sounds good.

=== IMPROVED ===
· The application opens faster. Everything moves faster. 
· Several bug fixes. 

=== NOTES ===
Because we want to keep Backpack completely free and with ad-free, Backpack will show you from time to time a small amount of sponsored but relevant content such as cheap hotel prices, relevant blog posts or just promoting upcoming travel vloggers.

If you want to promote your business to an audience of over 12 000 people interested in travel, feel free to email us at business@wrks.co.

### 2.0 — 2017-06-12

—— New in 2.0 ——

• iOS 11 DESIGN
Backpack was completely redesigned for the upcoming version of iOS, with more focus on the content, a better structure and improved user experience.

• PERFORMANCE
"How it looks is important, but how it works the key.", a wise man once said. Backpack 2.0 will now consume less data (yay!) and will open way more faster. 

• BUSINESS MODEL
Because we want to keep Backpack completely free and with ad-free, Backpack will show you from time to time a small amount of sponsored but relevant content such as cheap hotel prices, relevant blog posts or just promoting upcoming travel vloggers.

If you want to promote your business to an audience of over 10 000 people interested in travel, feel free to email us at business@wrks.co.

### 1.3 — 2017-05-30

Here's what's new:
· Updated the App Icon. Do you like it?
· Bug fixes and performance improvements.

If you like the app, please take a minute to share it with your friends or give it a review. For support, you can email me at raul@wrks.co.

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