# My BackPack Mobile vs myBackpack

The clearest difference is rating: myBackpack at 2.9 against My BackPack Mobile's 1.8. myBackpack also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 27%). My BackPack Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

myBackpack holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 76 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of My BackPack Mobile's written reviews are positive against 50% of myBackpack's.

My BackPack Mobile ships an update every 13 months, myBackpack fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My BackPack Mobile | myBackpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-backpack-mobile/id534540000/reviews) | **[2.9 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybackpack/id1475263776/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VenturEd Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811371542) | [Atlanta Public Schools](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475263775) |

## What reviewers say

### My BackPack Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-backpack-mobile/id534540000)

Access school data like grades, assignments, schedules, and attendance on your mobile device. Parents can also view account balances, while faculty can manage attendance. User access is secured by your school's Ascendance applications.

**Highlights:** Student/Parent Directory Search, View Grades and Comments, Check Assignments, Review Schedules, Track Attendance, View Account Balances (Parents), Enter Attendance (Faculty)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### myBackpack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybackpack/id1475263776)

Access your school resources from any device with this cloud desktop application. It provides real-time access to cloud folders, network shares, and applications, making it ideal for remote learning and BYOD initiatives.

**Highlights:** Personalized cloud desktop, Access from any device, Real-time file access, Integrates with Dropbox, Google Drive, SkyDrive, Access school network shares, Virtual and instructional desktop views

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My BackPack Mobile free?

My BackPack Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is myBackpack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My BackPack Mobile or myBackpack?

myBackpack is rated higher. My BackPack Mobile averages 1.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while myBackpack averages 2.9 from 76 ratings.

### Do My BackPack Mobile or myBackpack have ads?

Neither My BackPack Mobile nor myBackpack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My BackPack Mobile or myBackpack?

My BackPack Mobile ships an update every 13 months, and myBackpack fortnightly. Most recently, My BackPack Mobile was updated on September 29, 2026 and myBackpack on October 1, 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.*