MAC Cannabis vs Backscratch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MAC Cannabis
This app provides a direct connection to a Massachusetts dispensary, allowing users to browse the full menu, reserve products for pickup, and earn rewards. Stay updated on new products, deals, and limited releases.
- Browse full menu
- Reserve products for pickup
- Earn exclusive member rewards
- Stay updated on new drops and deals
- Access limited releases
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The MAC app connects you directly to your favorite Massachusetts dispensary experience. Explore our full menu, reserve products for in-store pickup, and unlock exclusive member rewards, all in one place. Stay connected to new drops, deals, and limited releases across the state. Shop smarter, earn more, and live Well Fed with MAC.
Backscratch
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BackScratch is a first-of-its-kind receipt scanning app for the recreational cannabis market. Simply scan your receipts, earn points from your favorite brands, turn those points in for awesome redeemable rewards, and all at no extra cost to you! It's time for you to be rewarded. You scratch our back, and we've got yours! Backscratch doesn't sell or participate in marijuana-related trades. All features are pertaining towards the awarding and accumulation of digital points for redeemable merchandise. Privacy Policy: Terms of Use: https://backscratch.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Backscratch at 3 against MAC Cannabis's 1. Backscratch also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MAC Cannabis ships an update fortnightly, Backscratch every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MAC Cannabis | Backscratch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MASS ALTERNATIVE CARE, INC | BCKSCRTCH LLC |
In-app purchases
MAC Cannabis
No in-app purchases
Backscratch
No in-app purchases
