# Backpack Live vs ElevenLabs

The clearest difference is rating: ElevenLabs at 4.8 against Backpack Live's 3.0. ElevenLabs also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 55 months) and ratings volume (24K vs 1). Backpack Live's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ElevenLabs sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $22.00 per month. Backpack Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

ElevenLabs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ElevenLabs has 24K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Backpack Live ships an update every 55 months, ElevenLabs every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpack Live | ElevenLabs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-live/id1551059183/reviews) | **[4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevenlabs-ai-voice-generator/id6743162587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 62.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 55 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#35** |
| Size | 47 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ed Filowat](https://appshunter.io/developer/657780411) | [ElevenLabs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714556402) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### ElevenLabs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevenlabs-ai-voice-generator/id6743162587)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Photo & Video, #54 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Generate realistic AI voices and audio for your content. Transform text into lifelike speech in over 70 languages, perfect for social media, videos, and podcasts. Create and export audio seamlessly with a variety of premium AI voices.

**Highlights:** Human-like AI voice generation, Text-to-speech conversion, Support for 70+ languages, Create, edit, and publish audio, Export audio files, Direct sharing to social media platforms

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator Monthly | $22.00 | per month |
| Creator Monthly | $22.00 | per month |
| Creator Annual | $219.00 | per year |
| 30k credits | $6.00 | one-time |
| 60k credits | $11.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good voice generation
- 👍 Useful text-to-speech feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Frustrating token and usage limitations
- 🔒 Difficult to log in and upgrade account

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in due to 2FA issues
- Age verification glitch
- Inconsistent audio quality across platforms

**Requested features**

- Voice cloning capability
- Ability to save and edit generated audio
- Integration with Apple accounts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpack Live free?

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

### Is ElevenLabs free?

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

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

ElevenLabs is rated higher. Backpack Live averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ElevenLabs averages 4.8 from 24K ratings.

### Do Backpack Live or ElevenLabs have ads?

Neither Backpack Live nor ElevenLabs shows ads.

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

Backpack Live ships an update every 55 months, and ElevenLabs every 3 days. Most recently, Backpack Live was updated on November 3, 2026 and ElevenLabs on November 6, 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.*