# クトゥルフモンスターズ vs Backpack Heroes

The clearest difference is rating: クトゥルフモンスターズ at 5.0 against Backpack Heroes's 3.8. クトゥルフモンスターズ also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 41%). Backpack Heroes's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (157 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. クトゥルフモンスターズ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Backpack Heroes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

クトゥルフモンスターズ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backpack Heroes has 157 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of クトゥルフモンスターズ's written reviews are positive against 41% of Backpack Heroes's.

クトゥルフモンスターズ ships an update every 6 months, Backpack Heroes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | クトゥルフモンスターズ | Backpack Heroes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1226561165/reviews)** | [3.8 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-heroes/id1535761891/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **157** |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 41.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 390 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Hiroki Bouchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/958727894) | [PLAYHARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229939286) |

## What reviewers say

### クトゥルフモンスターズ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1226561165)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 広告を消す | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Very interesting and fun
- 💖 Cute characters
- ✨ High quality
- 📱 Doesn't overheat phone
- 💡 Unique gacha system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads freeze/loop
- 🐌 Slow level up
- ⏳ Repetitive gameplay
- 📉 Lack of updates
- 📱 Small text

**Reported bugs**

- Ads do not disappear
- Ads cause freezing
- Infinite ad loop on startup
- Game data download failure
- Cannot play after update prompt

**Requested features**

- Show monster's scenario in description
- Option to select level up amount
- Add daily login bonus
- Improve replayability
- Add 2x speed button


### Backpack Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-heroes/id1535761891)

Embark on a rogue-like deck-building adventure with a unique hero. Collect diverse items and accessories to craft powerful strategies and defeat monsters. Compete against players worldwide by raiding their hideouts and defending your own.

**Highlights:** Random, unique item collection, Monster battles and equipment acquisition, Hideout defense and invasion, Worldwide player rankings, Hero and accessory collection, Thrilling 'hard' mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Clear Package 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Clear Package 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hard Chapter Clear Package 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Double Gold Accessory Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Clear Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Clear Package 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Accessory Box | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Unique game concept
- 🎨 Appealing art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Connection issues and lost progress
- ⚠️ Unbalanced difficulty and progression

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to watch ads for rewards
- Hideout defense issues
- Stuck on loading screens

**Requested features**

- More content and new chapters
- Improved performance and stability
- Better balance and progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is クトゥルフモンスターズ free?

クトゥルフモンスターズ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backpack Heroes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, クトゥルフモンスターズ or Backpack Heroes?

クトゥルフモンスターズ is rated higher. クトゥルフモンスターズ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Backpack Heroes averages 3.8 from 157 ratings.

### Do クトゥルフモンスターズ or Backpack Heroes have ads?

Both クトゥルフモンスターズ and Backpack Heroes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, クトゥルフモンスターズ or Backpack Heroes?

クトゥルフモンスターズ ships an update every 6 months, and Backpack Heroes every 4 days. Most recently, クトゥルフモンスターズ was updated on November 2, 2026 and Backpack Heroes on November 3, 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.*