Backed is a posture screening and training app centered on the phone camera. According to the official description, it uses front and side photos for AI to check common posture patterns such as forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and pelvic tilt, explains the findings in plain language, and then generates a personalized weekly training plan. This screening is an educational assessment, not a medical diagnosis.
Main capabilities include: smart posture screening, using the camera to flag forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and hip tilt so the right issues can be corrected first; a complete back report that clearly presents posture patterns and the corresponding plan; AI-guided training and stretching, offering short sessions with video demonstrations to strengthen weak areas and relax tight areas; progress tracking with a Back Score, using a single number to reflect posture and pain changes, along with a weekly streak; Align & Move reminders, sending stand-and-stretch prompts at times chosen by the user. The app also offers a free Posture Doctor AI on its official website, providing quick, clear, non-diagnostic answers about posture issues without needing to download anything.
How to use it is three steps: Step one, take front and side photos with your phone, and AI checks forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and pelvic tilt; step two, get a weekly customized plan tailored to the individual's "tight and weak" patterns, pain points, and schedule, with each movement having clear video demonstrations and expert tips; step three, build habits through Align & Move reminders, and track changes with the Back Score and weekly streak records. The official description says about 5 minutes a day, and the plan adjusts week by week as posture changes.
Applicable scenarios include neck hump (dowager's hump), tech neck and forward head posture, rounded shoulders, lower back pain, upper back and thoracic stiffness, and sedentary office posture problems. The app also provides free guides on posture correction, neck hump repair, rounded shoulder repair, upper crossed syndrome, at-home posture self-checks, and more, with more than 80 articles on the official website blog.
Limitations and notes: Backed is an educational, non-diagnostic tool, suitable as a daily companion for everyday posture and back stiffness; if pain is accompanied by numbness, weakness, fever, or pain after injury, seek medical care first. Most people feel more relaxed within 2 to 4 weeks of consistent daily training, and noticeable changes can be seen in about 8 to 12 weeks; long-term posture issues take longer but can still improve. The app can be downloaded for free, includes limited movements and features, as well as the free Posture Doctor AI chat on the website; Backed Premium unlocks all guided training, the complete personalized posture plan, and expert content, with current pricing shown in the app and store listings. Platform support includes iPhone (App Store) and Android (Google Play), and Posture Doctor AI can be used in any browser. The App Store rating is 4.6. Other details not provided are not yet available.