# Barstool Sports vs Backpack Manager

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backpack Manager at none against Barstool Sports's 1. Backpack Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Barstool Sports's advantage is ratings volume (67K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Barstool Sports sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backpack Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backpack Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barstool Sports has 67K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Barstool Sports ships an update every 3 weeks, Backpack Manager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barstool Sports | Backpack Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barstool-sports/id456805313/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-manager/id6789775223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 99 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Barstool Sports](https://appshunter.io/developer/951911081) | [Parahylon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821754590) |

## What reviewers say

### Barstool Sports

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barstool-sports/id456805313)

Access live video, podcasts, and blogs from popular internet personalities. Enjoy sports, pop culture, entertainment, and viral videos 24/7. Features original content and hit shows.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Podcasts, Blogs, Sports content, Pop culture commentary, Entertainment news, Viral videos

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pup Punk Live | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining content
- 🤩 Best sports community app
- 🤘 Funny and real-world sports coverage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Overwhelming ads and pop-ups
- 🐢 Slow and buggy app performance
- 🤬 Declining content quality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Videos randomly pause or fail to load
- Audio issues causing volume reduction

**Requested features**

- Add sports scores and betting odds
- Implement a subscription-based ad-free version
- Improve navigation and back button functionality


### Backpack Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-manager/id6789775223)

Organize your hiking gear and plan your packs with this app. Catalog items, track weight, and create packing checklists to ensure your kit is light and organized for any adventure.

**Highlights:** Build gear library with item details, Calculate base weight and total pack weight, Set and track target pack weight, Create packing checklists, Local data storage with export/import, No ads or user tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barstool Sports free?

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

### Is Backpack Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Barstool Sports or Backpack Manager?

Backpack Manager is rated higher. Barstool Sports averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Backpack Manager averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Barstool Sports or Backpack Manager have ads?

Barstool Sports shows ads; Backpack Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Barstool Sports or Backpack Manager?

Barstool Sports ships an update every 3 weeks, and Backpack Manager every 3 months. Most recently, Barstool Sports was updated on November 8, 2026 and Backpack Manager on October 31, 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.*