# Backpack Studio vs OSE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OSE at none against Backpack Studio's 6. OSE also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Backpack Studio's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (307 vs 7). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backpack Studio sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. OSE asks for nothing beyond the download.

OSE holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backpack Studio has 307 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Backpack Studio ships an update weekly, OSE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpack Studio | OSE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-studio/id1438882186/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ose-music-app/id6793905449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **307** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ed Filowat](https://appshunter.io/developer/657780411) | [Outhentic EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793905451) |

## What reviewers say

### Backpack Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-studio/id1438882186)

Record, mix, and master professional-sounding podcasts and radio shows directly from your mobile device. This app automates post-production, allowing you to focus on creativity with live sound triggering and advanced audio processing.

**Highlights:** Live sound triggering with automatic volume adjustment, Unlimited soundboard pages with customizable pads, Import sounds from various cloud services and apps, Optional subscription for remote guest recording and live streaming, Create video versions of podcasts with animations, Automatic studio-quality audio mastering and EQ, Customizable shortcuts for recording and sound triggering

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backpack Live 10 Hours | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Backpack Live 25 Hours | $19.99 | per month |
| Backpack Live 60 Hours | $29.99 | per month |
| backpack pro annual | $99.00 | per year |
| Live Streaming | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for video editing
- 👍 Compatible with screen readers
- 👍 Easy to create videos with text and audio
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 👍 Flawless performance and stability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Text displayed in videos differs from original
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to load pads from Dropbox or Google Drive
- 🐛 Buttons not responsive, causing issues during live playback
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to add album art to saved audio files
- 🔒 Lacks support for Google Drive and 2FA security

**Reported bugs**

- Text displayed in videos differs from original
- Crashes when trying to load pads from Dropbox or Google Drive
- Buttons not responsive, causing issues during live playback
- Crashes when trying to add album art to saved audio files

**Requested features**

- Add more audio effects (reverb, echo, etc.)
- Implement Apple Watch integration for controls
- Add video recording and editing capabilities
- Improve multi-track output for further audio editing
- Provide option to disable the dark pad after playing


### OSE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ose-music-app/id6793905449)

A pocket-sized toolkit for musicians featuring a multi-touch synth, MIDI recorder, piano roll editor, tuner, metronome, and audio tools. It complements desktop Digital Audio Workstations with professional-grade DSP effects and editing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Expressive multi-touch synth with DSP effects, MIDI recorder and piano roll editor, Chromatic tuner with reference tones, Metronome with savable presets, Audio recorder with real-time effects, Audio editor with restoration tools

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpack Studio free?

Backpack Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OSE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backpack Studio or OSE?

OSE is rated higher. Backpack Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while OSE averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Backpack Studio or OSE have ads?

OSE shows ads; Backpack Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backpack Studio or OSE?

Backpack Studio ships an update weekly, and OSE every 3 weeks. Most recently, Backpack Studio was updated on November 2, 2026 and OSE 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.*