Comparison

Backgroundwork vs HuntAR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

Backgroundwork

Features

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Background Work puts the world of background acting at your fingertips. Apply for roles, manage your availability, and get notified about new opportunities, all from your phone. Already have an account? Just log in with your existing credentials. New here? You’ll need to create your account on the web first before using the app. We offer flexible subscription plans for individuals and families. Subscribing gives you access to our monthly Background Banter webinar and newsletter, which is packed with guidelines, insights, and tips to help you succeed in your background acting journey. Whether you're a seasoned background actor or just getting started, the BW app makes it easier than ever to stay organized, stay visible, and stay booked.

About

HuntAR

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HuntAR turns your surroundings into an augmented reality treasure hunt. Explore story-driven adventures, solve puzzles, discover clues in AR, and unlock themed hunt packs.

Screenshots

Backgroundwork4 screens

HuntAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backgroundwork at none against HuntAR's 1. HuntAR's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HuntAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backgroundwork asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgroundwork ships an update every 3 weeks, HuntAR every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Backgroundwork versus HuntAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Backgroundwork	HuntAR
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks	Every 6 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	38 MB	275 MB
Age rating	17+	12+
Developer	Selladore Inc.	HuntAR Interactive Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Backgroundwork

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HuntAR

One-time1

The Hollow North$6.99

Questions

Is Backgroundwork free?

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

Is HuntAR free?

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

Do Backgroundwork or HuntAR have ads?

Neither Backgroundwork nor HuntAR shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Backgroundwork or HuntAR?

Backgroundwork ships an update every 3 weeks, and HuntAR every 6 days. Most recently, Backgroundwork was updated on October 24, 2026 and HuntAR on October 28, 2026.