# Backpack Workout vs Ruckly

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ruckly at none against Backpack Workout's 10. Ruckly also leads on ads (none vs shown). Backpack Workout's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpack Workout | Ruckly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruckly-rucking-tracker/id6762052570/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 100 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [powerpunch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632448267) | [LOBSTERLY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821715099) |

## 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 |


### Ruckly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruckly-rucking-tracker/id6762052570)

This app transforms walks into structured workouts by tracking distance, pace, and calories burned while carrying a pack. It offers adaptive training plans, route planning, and challenges to help users achieve their fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Live tracking of distance, pace, speed, and calories, Adaptive training plans based on progress, Route building and GPX import/export, Apple Watch companion app, Friend challenges and leaderboards, Offline map downloads, RuckScore for effort tracking

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpack Workout free?

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

### Is Ruckly free?

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

### Do Backpack Workout or Ruckly have ads?

Backpack Workout shows ads; Ruckly does not.

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