Comparison

BXHS vs Backyard Boston

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BXHS

Manage all your fitness needs from your device. View location, schedules, and promotions. Pay in advance for classes or memberships and connect with social media.

Highlights
  • Book classes and memberships
  • View location and contact info
  • Access class schedules
  • See ongoing promotions
  • Pay in advance for drop-ins
  • Connect to Facebook and Instagram
  • Leave feedback and suggestions
Features
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Because EVERYBODY has a FAVORITE BAG, download the BOXHOUSE App today to BOOK YOURS! Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of managing all your fitness needs from your device. You can view our location, contact info, class schedules and ongoing promotions, as well as pay in advance for drop-ins or memberships! Wanna see what we did in class today or what fun we have planned for future classes...? Well, click on through to our Facebook and Instagram pages to find out! Got ideas for future choreography ? Or maybe you just want to let us know how much you loved your time with us....LEAVE US A NOTE AND LET US KNOW! At BOXHOUSE, we believe in getting alot of things done in as little time as possible, so we created this app JUST FOR YOU! The less time you waste, the more you can spend with us... punching, kicking, lifting, sweating, having more fun and getting more done in 50 minutes than any other workout on the planet! Trust us...We checked! So download the BOXHOUSE app and change the way you workout. Gloves ON, Lights Off, LET'S GO! We can't WAIT to workout with you.

About

Backyard Boston

This app connects users with a fitness community and instructors in Boston. It allows you to book classes, monitor your fitness journey, and engage with fellow members. The platform emphasizes a supportive environment where hard work and presence are valued.

Highlights
  • Book fitness classes
  • Track fitness progress
  • Connect with community
  • Fitness instructor-created
  • Boston-based community focus
Features
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Welcome to the New Backyard Boston in Fort Point! Backyard was created by three Boston fitness instructors that strive to create a place where everyone feels seen and that serves as a second home to all. A place where GRIT meets PLAY and hard work is understood rather than repeatedly requested. A place where being there serves a greater purpose and that purpose is understood and supported by everyone else. Backyard is deeply entrenched in the Boston community and is dedicated to giving back to the very city that it serves. With the Backyard Boston app, you are able to book your classes, track your progress and connect with your community!

Screenshots

BXHS3 screens
Backyard Boston4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Backyard Boston at none against BXHS's shown. Backyard Boston also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). BXHS's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BXHS against 4.8 for Backyard Boston. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BXHS ships an update every 4 months, Backyard Boston every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BXHS versus Backyard Boston: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBXHSBackyard Boston
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB121 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBOXHOUSE LLCSutra Fitness, Inc.

Customer experience

BXHS

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Backyard Boston

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BXHS

No in-app purchases

None

Backyard Boston

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BXHS free?
BXHS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backyard Boston free?
Backyard Boston is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BXHS or Backyard Boston?
BXHS is rated higher. BXHS averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Backyard Boston averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do BXHS or Backyard Boston have ads?
BXHS shows ads; Backyard Boston does not.
Which is updated more often, BXHS or Backyard Boston?
BXHS ships an update every 4 months, and Backyard Boston every 10 months. Most recently, BXHS was updated on August 10, 2026 and Backyard Boston on September 7, 2026.

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