BackChats vs AussiePackers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BackChats
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Group chats for backpackers, featuring: * Public group chats that anyone can join * Ability to send private messages to other backpackers * A profile page showcasing some of your travel pictures and all of the countries that you've visited
AussiePackers
This travel app helps backpackers in Australia plan road trips and find farm and job locations. It provides essential information for those on a Working Holiday Visa, keeping users organized and informed.
- Road trip planner
- 8,000+ farm & job locations
- WHV backpacker essentials
- Organized travel
- Informative travel guide
- Subscription unlock
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Now free to explore — unlock full access with a subscription. Road trip planner upgraded, 8,000+ farm & job locations, and everything a WHV backpacker needs in one app. Whether you're just landing or deep into your 88 days, AussiePackers keeps you organised, informed, and ready for whatever Australia throws at you. Download free and explore — subscribe to unlock the full experience. Terms of Use: https://www.aussiepackers.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BackChats at none against AussiePackers's 4. AussiePackers's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 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. AussiePackers sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. BackChats asks for nothing beyond the download.
BackChats ships an update every 8 months, AussiePackers every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BackChats | AussiePackers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shane Kadish | Theo Rolino |
In-app purchases
BackChats
No in-app purchases
AussiePackers
- Weekly$3.997 Days
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- 3 Months$12.993 Months
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- Yearly$49.991 Year
Questions
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