# Hiking and Skiing vs Backpack Manager

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backpack Manager at none against Hiking and Skiing's 3. Backpack Manager also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Hiking and Skiing's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hiking and Skiing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Backpack Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backpack Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hiking and Skiing has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hiking and Skiing ships an update every 5 days, Backpack Manager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hiking and Skiing | Backpack Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiking-and-skiing-peakvisor/id1187259191/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-manager/id6789775223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 195 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Routes Software SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164817640) | [Parahylon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821754590) |

## What reviewers say

### Hiking and Skiing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiking-and-skiing-peakvisor/id1187259191)

Identify mountains and peaks using augmented reality, explore detailed 3D maps, and plan hiking or skiing routes. Track your outdoor adventures with GPS and discover mountain lifts, huts, and ski trails.

**Highlights:** Peak identification with AR, Detailed 3D topographic maps, Hiking and skiing route planning, GPS tracking for outdoor activities, Information on mountain lifts and huts, Animated flyover videos of routes, Peak bagging challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month of Hiking & Skiing | $9.99 | per month |
| One Year of Hiking & Skiing | $39.99 | per year |
| 3D Maps & AR Peak Finder | $159.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for identifying mountains and peaks
- 👍 Detailed information on peaks and trails
- 🗺️ Useful 3D terrain and mapping features
- 💡 Ability to identify peaks in photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Accuracy issues in certain locations
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Requires too many permissions

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and app instability
- Inaccurate peak identification and labeling
- Issues with downloading and using offline data

**Requested features**

- Offline mode without subscription
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to manually add/edit peak information
- Integration with other hiking/mapping apps


### Backpack Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-manager/id6789775223)

Organize your hiking gear and plan your packs with this app. Catalog items, track weight, and create packing checklists to ensure your kit is light and organized for any adventure.

**Highlights:** Build gear library with item details, Calculate base weight and total pack weight, Set and track target pack weight, Create packing checklists, Local data storage with export/import, No ads or user tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hiking and Skiing free?

Hiking and Skiing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backpack Manager free?

Backpack Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hiking and Skiing or Backpack Manager?

Backpack Manager is rated higher. Hiking and Skiing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Backpack Manager averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hiking and Skiing or Backpack Manager have ads?

Neither Hiking and Skiing nor Backpack Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hiking and Skiing or Backpack Manager?

Hiking and Skiing ships an update every 5 days, and Backpack Manager every 3 months. Most recently, Hiking and Skiing was updated on November 13, 2026 and Backpack Manager on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*