My Benefits vs Backgroundwork
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Benefits
Easily access and redeem your Virgin Plus Member Benefits on the go. Discover promo codes, enter contests, and find nearby offers personalized to your preferences. Save your favorite benefits and entries for quick access.
- Redeem benefits and enter contests
- Personalized benefit recommendations
- Save promo codes and contest entries
- Find nearby benefit partners
- Quick and easy access
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The My Benefits app is a quick and easy way to save and redeem your Virgin Plus Member Benefits from your phone. Grab promo codes, enter contests, and redeem offers while you’re out and about. The My Benefits app lets you: • Redeem benefits and enter contests with a tap. • Personalized based on categories you like and benefits you redeem so you’ll see more benefits you love. • Save your promo codes and contest entries in one place for easy access. • Find benefit partners close to you. Standard data rates will apply while running this app over a mobile network. Support: virginplus.ca/mybenefitsfaq Learn more about app permissions : virginplus.ca/privacy
Backgroundwork
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Background Work puts the world of background acting at your fingertips. Apply for roles, manage your availability, and get notified about new opportunities, all from your phone. Already have an account? Just log in with your existing credentials. New here? You’ll need to create your account on the web first before using the app. We offer flexible subscription plans for individuals and families. Subscribing gives you access to our monthly Background Banter webinar and newsletter, which is packed with guidelines, insights, and tips to help you succeed in your background acting journey. Whether you're a seasoned background actor or just getting started, the BW app makes it easier than ever to stay organized, stay visible, and stay booked.
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Verdict
My Benefits and Backgroundwork are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
My Benefits ships an update monthly, Backgroundwork every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Benefits | Backgroundwork |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (40 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Virgin Plus | Selladore Inc. |
Bugs and requests
My Benefits
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to log in or access account
- Outdated app version not supporting newer devices
- Inconsistent app behavior on different network connections
Requested features
4 requests- More diverse and relevant discounts and offers
- Improved contest transparency and fairness
- Seamless integration with Virgin account
- Dark mode option for better visibility
Backgroundwork
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
My Benefits
No in-app purchases
Backgroundwork
No in-app purchases
