# Combo Keyboard vs Backpack Merge

The clearest difference is rating: Combo Keyboard at 5.0 against Backpack Merge's 4.4. Combo Keyboard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Backpack Merge's advantage is ratings volume (119 vs 2) and device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backpack Merge sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Combo Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Combo Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backpack Merge has 119 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Combo Keyboard | Backpack Merge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combo-keyboard/id1150809617/reviews)** | [4.4 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-merge/id6566180728/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **119** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Anson Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024660369) | [伟 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403717237) |

## What reviewers say

### Combo Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combo-keyboard/id1150809617)

This custom keyboard app helps you maintain typing streaks and improve your speed. Use power-ups to boost your score and compete on leaderboards. Currently supports English.

**Highlights:** Maintain typing combo streaks, Resume typing where you left off, Custom keyboard functionality, Auto-correct toggle, Power-ups to enhance streaks, Global leaderboards for competition

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backpack Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-merge/id6566180728)

Merge magical equipment and strategically organize your backpack to defend a peaceful academy from a monster invasion. Become the legendary Archmage and discover diverse combat strategies through talented equipment combinations.

**Highlights:** Merge equipment, Organize backpack, Defend from monsters, Diverse strategies, Talented equipment combinations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package33 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package28 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package81 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Package90 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package8 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package44 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Attractive art style and visual design
- 🧠 Strategic depth with resource management
- ⚡ Active developer support with regular patches
- 🎯 Unique backpack/inventory management concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ad frequency and duration (90+ seconds)
- 💰 Extremely high monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Frequent server connection errors and crashes
- ⚠️ Ads frequently fail to load properly
- ⚖️ Severe game balance issues (weak weapons, overpowered enemies)

**Reported bugs**

- Ads fail to load or display (critical issue affecting rewards)
- Server connection errors and timeouts
- Insufficient items equipped error blocking stage progression
- Stamina randomly drains after server errors
- Login failures with Facebook and Apple ID

**Requested features**

- Add German language support
- Add Ukrainian and Russian language options
- Add Google ID login option for iOS
- Reduce ad frequency and duration
- Implement alternative monetization model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Combo Keyboard free?

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

### Is Backpack Merge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Combo Keyboard or Backpack Merge?

Combo Keyboard is rated higher. Combo Keyboard averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Backpack Merge averages 4.4 from 119 ratings.

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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.*