# Stellar! vs Backpack Brawl

The clearest difference is rating: Backpack Brawl at 4.7 against Stellar!'s 2.2. Backpack Brawl also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 5). Stellar!'s advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stellar! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Backpack Brawl sells 40 in-app purchases, starting at $2.69 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backpack Brawl holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backpack Brawl has 6.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Stellar!'s written reviews are positive against 63% of Backpack Brawl's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Stellar! ships an update every 2 months, Backpack Brawl every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stellar! | Backpack Brawl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-infinity-defense/id1379005158/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-brawl-hero-battles/id6479175676/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 63.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 525 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SeHyeon Im](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294084939) | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) |

## What reviewers say

### Stellar!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-infinity-defense/id1379005158)

Defend the last planet with life from alien robots by controlling a spaceship and strategically placing towers. Loot spaceships and towers, upgrade abilities, and combine cards to build your unique defense strategy. Compete globally on the ranking system.

**Highlights:** Control spaceship to defend base, Select tactical upgrades, Loot spaceships and towers, Unique tower abilities, Combine spaceship and tower cards, Global ranking system

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 GEMS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 110 GEMS | $4.99 | one-time |
| 240 GEMS | $9.99 | one-time |
| 550 GEMS | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1500 GEMS | $49.99 | one-time |
| 3200 GEMS | $99.99 | one-time |


### Backpack Brawl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-brawl-hero-battles/id6479175676)

Engage in strategic 1v1 auto-battles by mastering inventory management. Arrange weapons and artifacts to create powerful synergies and unleash devastating combos. Choose from diverse heroes and test your tactics against players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Strategic inventory management, Item crafting and merging, Diverse hero roster, Dynamic item placement, Competitive 1v1 PvP, Rewarding progression system

**In-app purchases (40)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.69 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Cascade Offer | $0.29 | one-time |
| Cascade Offer | $0.49 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Card Pack | $1.79 | one-time |
| Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cascade Offer | $2.69 | one-time |
| Tier 2 Flash Sale | $3.59 | one-time |
| Flash Sale | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hero Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dorf Pack - Small | $3.99 | one-time |
| Morrow Pack - Small | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spring Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Intro Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Celeste Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enock Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sage Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buzz Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tink Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nymphedora Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Harkon Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 Flash Sale | $5.39 | one-time |
| Tier 3 Hero Unlock | $5.39 | one-time |
| Dorf Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buzz Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sage Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Enoch Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Morrow Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hero Path | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hero Path | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hero Path Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Hero Levels & Path Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $18.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 User-friendly design
- 💡 Unique and creative concept
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕰️ Slow progression and leveling
- 🤖 Unbalanced matchmaking against AI
- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🔇 Lack of sound and audio options

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to open chests past level 17
- Disappearing or lost game progress
- Unresponsive or freezing UI elements
- Inconsistent item functionality after updates

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- More character and build diversity
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Cloud save and cross-device sync
- Ranked/competitive game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stellar! free?

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

### Is Backpack Brawl free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stellar! or Backpack Brawl?

Backpack Brawl is rated higher. Stellar! averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Backpack Brawl averages 4.7 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Stellar! or Backpack Brawl have ads?

Both Stellar! and Backpack Brawl show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stellar! or Backpack Brawl?

Stellar! ships an update every 2 months, and Backpack Brawl every 8 days. Most recently, Stellar! was updated on October 25, 2026 and Backpack Brawl on October 28, 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.*