Backpacks vs Ombrace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Backpacks
Create custom packing lists for any occasion, from travel to the gym. Choose from pre-made templates or build your own with illustrated items. Easily check off packed essentials and reuse lists for future trips.
- Customizable packing lists
- Pre-made templates
- Illustrated item library
- Offline functionality
- Home screen widgets
- Reusable lists
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Backpacks is the simple packing list and checklist app that makes sure you never leave without the things you need: for a trip, the gym, the office, school, the pool or a weekend of camping. Start from a ready-made packing list or build your own in seconds. Tap the items you need from a library of 70+ illustrated essentials, then check them off as they go into your bag. When everything is packed, you're ready to go. WHY BACKPACKS • Packing checklists for every bag: travel, vacation, business trip, camping, hiking, beach, gym, swimming, office and school • Ready-made lists you can change any time • Visual items: find what you need at a glance, no typing • Check items off as you pack and reset the list for next time • Interactive Home Screen widgets: tick items off without opening the app • A backpack style and accent color for every list • Works offline, no account, no sign-up Make your travel checklist once and reuse it for every trip. Make a gym bag list and never forget your towel again. Backpacks is free for up to 3 lists. Unlock unlimited lists with a one-time Pro purchase, no subscription.
Ombrace
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Find calm, connection, and self-love with Ombrace – a guided experience designed to help you gently transform your relationship with your body. Inspired by the grounding power of meditation, the sacred Om, and the comforting feeling of a hug. Through mindful touch and self-compassion exercises, Ombrace guides you towards a kinder, more realistic perception of your body—one breath, one touch at a time. Whether you're beginning your journey or looking for a daily practice, Ombrace offers a supportive space to slow down, feel, and heal. Why Ombrace? Because we believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and at peace in their own body. Ombrace offers an experience that’s more than meditation—it's a tool for self-acceptance. You'll explore exercises designed to comfort and ground you, fostering a positive, respectful relationship with your body. App Features: Guided Sessions: Follow step-by-step self-compassion exercises, centered around supportive touch. Visual glowing hand prompts, calming voice guidance, and on-screen text help you connect deeply—eyes open or closed. Exit at any time, always on your terms. Your Session : A more open, meditative experience. Gentle affirmations and ambient animations guide you freely. Perfect for when you want to explore in your own rhythm while still feeling supported. Multilingual Support : Available in English, Italian, French, and Spanish. Ombrace adapts to your language so your healing journey can feel as natural and personal as possible. Background Sound : Create your perfect ambiance. Choose from calming background music options to make each session even more immersive and tailored to your needs. 4-Minute Average Sessions Designed to fit easily into your day, with flexibility to leave whenever you need. Your well-being comes first. Let Ombrace be your gentle guide—towards calm, clarity, and connection with the body you live in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ombrace at none against Backpacks's 1. Backpacks's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). 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
Both are free to download. Backpacks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ombrace asks for nothing beyond the download.
Backpacks ships an update every 3 weeks, Ombrace every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Backpacks | Ombrace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michal Zolnieruk | Francesca Finetti |
In-app purchases
Backpacks
- Lifetime Pro$2.99
Ombrace
No in-app purchases









