# Present Live vs Backpack Live

The clearest difference is rating: Present Live at 5.0 against Backpack Live's 3.0. Present Live also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 55 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Backpack Live's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Present Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Backpack Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

Present Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Present Live ships an update every 2 weeks, Backpack Live every 55 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Present Live | Backpack Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/present-live/id1463410319/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-live/id1551059183/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 55 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Mocman Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463410318) | [Ed Filowat](https://appshunter.io/developer/657780411) |

## What reviewers say

### Present Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/present-live/id1463410319)

Stream live video with embedded presentation slides to global audiences and local viewers simultaneously. Import slides from various sources and choose display styles. Save recordings locally in high definition.

**Highlights:** Picture-in-picture slide embedding, Live stream to Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, RTMP, Import slides from PowerPoint, Keynote, images, text, Local HD video recording, External display output via adapter or Airplay, Bluetooth keyboard/switcher support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Present Live Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Present Live Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### Backpack Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-live/id1551059183)

This app enables users to participate in virtual podcasting and live radio streams. Connect with hosts using a room code and record in studio quality directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Co-host podcasts, Guest on live radio, Virtual studio recording, Studio quality audio, Join via room code

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Present Live free?

Present Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backpack Live free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Present Live or Backpack Live?

Present Live is rated higher. Present Live averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Backpack Live averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Present Live or Backpack Live have ads?

Neither Present Live nor Backpack Live shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Present Live or Backpack Live?

Present Live ships an update every 2 weeks, and Backpack Live every 55 months. Most recently, Present Live was updated on September 21, 2026 and Backpack Live on October 7, 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.*