Comparison

BACKSTAGE by POUND vs MAAT Ge

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

Head to head
About

BACKSTAGE by POUND

Transform workouts into energetic fitness concerts using drumsticks. This app combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with pilates-inspired movements set to music. Enjoy full-body workouts designed to be fun and effective, requiring no prior rhythm experience.

Highlights
  • On-demand workouts
  • Full-body fitness
  • Cardio, conditioning, and strength training
  • Pilates-inspired movements
  • Music-driven intervals
  • Stress relief and brain-boosting benefits
Features
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Don’t Just Workout, ROCK OUT. Turning workouts into fitness concerts and music into movement, POUND® uses Ripstix®, lightly weighted exercise drumsticks, to transform drumming into a sweat dripping, full-body workout. Participants let loose, rock out and get lost in the music as they combine cardio, conditioning, and strength training with pilates-inspired movements. Join us BACKSTAGE where you'll find on-demand POUND workouts to fit any age, any stage and any amount of time! No experience or rhythm required, just the desire to ROCK. The Method Behind The Music. + Each 2-4 minute song on the POUND® soundtrack has been carefully calibrated with interval peaks and extended fat burning sequences, providing you with the best workout in the shortest span of time. In a 45-minute class, you’ll have completed thousands of reps, over 30 extended interval peaks, and more than 70 techniques without even realizing it. + Strengthen and sculpt infrequently used muscles, and drum your way to a leaner, stronger physique – all while rocking out to your favorite music! + Drastically improve your rhythm, timing, coordination, speed, agility, endurance, and musicality. Instead of counting reps or keeping track of the clock, POUND strategically distracts you from the high-intensity and duration of your workout, shifting your focus to rhythm and volume. + Numerous studies have proven the powerful brain-boosting, stress-relieving effects of drumming. The rhythm of drumming permeates the entire brain to improve focus, increase higher-level thinking and decision-making skills, boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, decrease chronic pain, anxiety, and fatigue. See you Backstage! BACKSTAGE by POUND offers a subscription service that you can subscribe to using your Apple ID. You can subscribe monthly or yearly. You’ll be charged as a recurring transaction through your iTunes account starting at the end of your free trial (unless you cancel during the free trial). Payment automatically renews unless you cancel your account at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription, cancel anytime, or turn off auto-renewal by accessing your iTunes account. Terms of Service: https://poundfit.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://poundfit.com/privacy-policy/

About

MAAT Ge

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The focus of this app is to deliver a combined cognitive rehabilitation and exercise program to older survivors of cancer. The study is conducted by investigators at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Screenshots

BACKSTAGE by POUND3 screens
MAAT Ge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MAAT Ge at none against BACKSTAGE by POUND's 4. MAAT Ge also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support 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. BACKSTAGE by POUND sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MAAT Ge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BACKSTAGE by POUND ships an update every 5 weeks, MAAT Ge every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BACKSTAGE by POUND versus MAAT Ge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBACKSTAGE by POUNDMAAT Ge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB182 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPOUND ROCKOUT WORKOUT LLCAvicenna Research Inc.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

BACKSTAGE by POUND

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$129.991 Year
None

MAAT Ge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BACKSTAGE by POUND free?
BACKSTAGE by POUND is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MAAT Ge free?
MAAT Ge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BACKSTAGE by POUND or MAAT Ge have ads?
Neither BACKSTAGE by POUND nor MAAT Ge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BACKSTAGE by POUND or MAAT Ge?
BACKSTAGE by POUND ships an update every 5 weeks, and MAAT Ge every 11 days. Most recently, BACKSTAGE by POUND was updated on November 3, 2026 and MAAT Ge on November 3, 2026.

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