# Backpack Workout vs MXM Challenge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MXM Challenge at none against Backpack Workout's 10. MXM Challenge also leads on ads (none vs shown). Backpack Workout's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backpack Workout sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. MXM Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpack Workout | MXM Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mxm-challenge/id6748962846/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 100 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [powerpunch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632448267) | [Michael Nicolos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750179133) |

## What reviewers say

### Backpack Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-workout/id6447690140)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Push Pull Legs Workout Routine | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beachbody - Upper Body | $1.99 | one-time |
| Strength & Conditioning | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bikini Body: Glutes Legs & Abs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Circuit Hiit & Strength | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bootcamp & Circuit Split | $1.99 | one-time |
| Army: Strength & Running | $1.99 | one-time |
| Muscle Growth & Running | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |


### MXM Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mxm-challenge/id6748962846)

This daily fitness app helps you build consistent exercise habits by progressively increasing reps and sets each month. Track your progress, maintain streaks, and complete random challenges to achieve significant fitness milestones by year-end. It's designed to be a simple, distraction-free accountability partner for all fitness levels.

**Highlights:** Daily challenge auto-updates, Workout progress tracking, Visual calendar of progress, Streak and day counter, Simple, distraction-free interface, Progressive monthly challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpack Workout free?

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

### Is MXM Challenge free?

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

### Do Backpack Workout or MXM Challenge have ads?

Backpack Workout shows ads; MXM Challenge does not.

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