Comparison

BACKSTAGE by POUND vs Prepwell

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

Prepwell

Features
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Stop doing the macro math and the grocery run. Tell Prepwell your calorie and macro targets, and it builds a full week of meals that actually add up to your numbers, then hands you the shopping list, already sorted by aisle and ready to order. This is the part most trackers skip. A calorie tracker logs what you already ate. Prepwell tells you what to eat to hit your targets, and sends the list to Instacart so the groceries can come to your door. FREE TO PLAN AND SHOP - Start with a free 7-day trial of Prepwell Premium - Free after that: 2 fresh meal plans every week, portioned to your macros - Order any plan's groceries through Instacart, always free, no limits - Log meals by search or barcode scan, backed by a USDA food database HIT YOUR MACROS WITHOUT THE MATH - Set your calorie and macro targets in a quick onboarding - Every meal is portioned so your daily totals land on your numbers - Built to hit your targets. Macros and calories are estimates to plan around, not medical advice - Go Premium for training-day, rest-day, and refuel-day calorie cycling THE SHOPPING IS DONE FOR YOU - Your plan becomes a shopping list grouped by grocery aisle - Order free through Instacart, or connect your Kroger or Harris Teeter account (Premium) to shop at loyalty prices - Prices are estimates and may vary by store YOUR PLAN, YOUR WAY - Cook hands-free with a guided step-by-step mode and built-in timers (Premium) - Import your own recipes from a link, a photo, or Instagram (Premium) - Log meals by photo with AI food recognition (Premium) - Track your weight and get adaptive weekly targets (Premium) - Swap ingredients for allergies and preferences (suggestions, so always read labels) - Scale servings for your whole household BUILT FOR REAL GOALS Prepwell is for lifters, physique competitors, coached clients, and anyone serious about hitting a target. It works just as well for families who want to eat well without weighing chicken to the gram. Choose your level of detail. MEMBERSHIP Free to download and use, and the free plan is always available. New accounts start with a free 7-day Premium trial. Premium is $12.99/month or $99.99/year; your subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Available in the US only. Prepwell provides general nutrition information and is not a substitute for professional medical or dietary advice. Consult a qualified professional before making major changes to your diet. Privacy Policy: https://prepwellnutrition.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://prepwellnutrition.com/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BACKSTAGE by POUND3 screens
Prepwell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Prepwell at every 9 days against BACKSTAGE by POUND's every 5 weeks. BACKSTAGE by POUND's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 and Prepwell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BACKSTAGE by POUND ships an update every 5 weeks, Prepwell every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BACKSTAGE by POUND versus Prepwell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBACKSTAGE by POUNDPrepwell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB59 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPOUND ROCKOUT WORKOUT LLCPrepwell Nutrition LLC

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
2 purchases

Prepwell

Subscriptions2
  • Prepwell Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Prepwell Premium Annual$99.991 Year

Questions

Is BACKSTAGE by POUND free?
BACKSTAGE by POUND is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Prepwell free?
Prepwell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BACKSTAGE by POUND or Prepwell have ads?
Neither BACKSTAGE by POUND nor Prepwell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BACKSTAGE by POUND or Prepwell?
BACKSTAGE by POUND ships an update every 5 weeks, and Prepwell every 9 days. Most recently, BACKSTAGE by POUND was updated on October 27, 2026 and Prepwell on October 25, 2026.

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