# Backdrop vs IdaBook

The clearest difference is update cadence: IdaBook at every 6 days against Backdrop's monthly. IdaBook also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 2). Backdrop's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Backdrop against 4.9 for IdaBook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IdaBook has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Backdrop ships an update monthly, IdaBook every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backdrop | IdaBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrop-find-event-vendors/id6776828762/reviews)** | [4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idabook/id6802169195/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 58 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Backdrop Events, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776828764) | [CONNOR DEAN MOTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802169197) |

## What reviewers say

### Backdrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrop-find-event-vendors/id6776828762)

Easily discover and hire local event professionals for any celebration. Browse vendor profiles, compare pricing, read reviews, and book securely. Connect with photographers, DJs, caterers, and more to plan your perfect event.

**Highlights:** Search vendors by category, location, and date, Browse reviews, photos, and pricing, Message vendors directly, Secure booking with Stripe payments, Find vetted local professionals, Track all bookings in one place

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### IdaBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idabook/id6802169195)

Discover and connect with local Idaho event vendors for any celebration. Browse services, save favorites, and contact vendors directly. Vendors can manage profiles, showcase work, and receive inquiries.

**Highlights:** Browse local Idaho vendors, Save favorite vendors, Explore vendor services, Direct vendor contact, Vendor profile management, Showcase vendor work

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backdrop free?

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

### Is IdaBook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backdrop or IdaBook?

Backdrop is rated higher. Backdrop averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while IdaBook averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Backdrop or IdaBook have ads?

Neither Backdrop nor IdaBook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backdrop or IdaBook?

Backdrop ships an update monthly, and IdaBook every 6 days. Most recently, Backdrop was updated on October 31, 2026 and IdaBook on November 10, 2026.

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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.*