# Backpack Workout vs Heavy Stride

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Heavy Stride at none against Backpack Workout's 10. Heavy Stride 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. Heavy Stride asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpack Workout | Heavy Stride |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Size | 100 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [powerpunch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632448267) | [Plarix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888064880) |

## 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 |


### Heavy Stride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavy-stride/id6762533957)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpack Workout free?

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

### Is Heavy Stride free?

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

### Do Backpack Workout or Heavy Stride have ads?

Backpack Workout shows ads; Heavy Stride does not.

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