# myBackpack vs NxtSteps

The clearest difference is rating: NxtSteps at 5.0 against myBackpack's 2.9. myBackpack's advantage is ratings volume (80 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

NxtSteps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myBackpack has 80 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | myBackpack | NxtSteps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybackpack/id1475263776/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nxtsteps/id6760346663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **80** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 69 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atlanta Public Schools](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475263775) | [Robby Blakemore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1293541886) |

## What reviewers say

### myBackpack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybackpack/id1475263776)

Access your school resources from any device with this cloud desktop application. It provides real-time access to cloud folders, network shares, and applications, making it ideal for remote learning and BYOD initiatives.

**Highlights:** Personalized cloud desktop, Access from any device, Real-time file access, Integrates with Dropbox, Google Drive, SkyDrive, Access school network shares, Virtual and instructional desktop views

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NxtSteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nxtsteps/id6760346663)

This app helps students prepare for college applications by providing educational resources and guidance. It aims to make the application process more manageable and increase preparedness for higher education.

**Highlights:** College application preparation, Educational resources, Student guidance, Increased preparedness for higher education

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myBackpack free?

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

### Is NxtSteps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myBackpack or NxtSteps?

NxtSteps is rated higher. myBackpack averages 2.9 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while NxtSteps averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do myBackpack or NxtSteps have ads?

Neither myBackpack nor NxtSteps shows ads.

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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.*