# OfftheGrid vs Backpackers Social

The clearest difference is update cadence: OfftheGrid at every 2 weeks against Backpackers Social's every 5 weeks. Backpackers Social's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OfftheGrid sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Backpackers Social sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OfftheGrid ships an update every 2 weeks, Backpackers Social every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and December 24, 2025 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OfftheGrid | Backpackers Social |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [OfftheGrid App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502565939) | [BACKPACKERS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686984596) |

## What reviewers say

### OfftheGrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offthegrid/id1502565940)

Inspire wonder and curiosity about the world by sharing your adventures. Discover new places and keep track of your visited locations as you upload your experiences to a global community of travelers.

**Highlights:** Share adventures globally, Discover new places, Track visited locations, Inspire other travelers, Global community

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Off the Grid Pro — Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Subscription | $35.95 | per 6 months |
| 12 Month Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |


### Backpackers Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpackers-social/id6448929508)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation $3 | $3.00 | per month |
| Donation $6 | $6.00 | per month |
| Donation $10 | $10.00 | per month |
| Donation $20 | $20.00 | per month |
| Donation $3 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Donation $6 | $6.00 | one-time |
| Donation $10 | $10.00 | one-time |
| Donation $20 | $20.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OfftheGrid free?

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

### Is Backpackers Social free?

Backpackers Social is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do OfftheGrid or Backpackers Social have ads?

Neither OfftheGrid nor Backpackers Social shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OfftheGrid or Backpackers Social?

OfftheGrid ships an update every 2 weeks, and Backpackers Social every 5 weeks. Most recently, OfftheGrid was updated on August 29, 2026 and Backpackers Social on December 24, 2025.

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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.*