# Backdrop vs Cerebral

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cerebral at none against Backdrop's 3. Cerebral also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backdrop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cerebral asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backdrop | Cerebral |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Size | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fernan Ochoa Amador](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868704153) | [kenshotek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775829069) |

## What reviewers say

### Backdrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrop-subconscious-mind/id6760435900)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $89.99 | one-time |


### Cerebral

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cerebral-cognitive-field/id6776928713)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backdrop free?

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

### Is Cerebral free?

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

### Do Backdrop or Cerebral have ads?

Neither Backdrop nor Cerebral shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*