Comparison

Bumpy vs Backpackr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bumpy

Connect with over 20 million singles globally on an international dating platform. This app features a high verification rate to ensure genuine connections and offers automatic translation for over 100 languages, breaking down communication barriers.

Highlights
  • Global dating with 20M+ singles
  • 90%+ verified profiles
  • Automatic translation for 100+ languages
  • Continent-specific matching
  • Detailed profile creation
  • Focus on long-term relationships
Features
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FIND YOUR INTERNATIONAL SOULMATE WITH BUMPY Meet 35M+ singles globally and bump into genuine connections. 90% verification rate. Zero fake profiles. Bumpy is an international dating app designed for people who want to meet new people and build meaningful, long-term relationships across more than 150 countries. Whether you're looking for love or friendship, explore over 100 cultures and languages to find your perfect match on this global dating platform. FEEL SAFELY - Verified Profiles Over 90% of users are photo-verified, so you won’t waste time on fake profiles or scammers. Connect with real people worldwide and enjoy authentic conversations on this trusted dating app. REMOVE LANGUAGE BARRIERS Bumpy supports dating and chat in over 100 languages. No need for third-party translators — your messages are automatically translated, helping you communicate effortlessly with people from different countries. NO LIMITS Meet new people from all corners of the globe — from Mexico to Japan, Africa to Australia. This is your chance to experience international dating without any physical boundaries. The world is your playground! CONTROL YOUR DATING EXPERIENCE Filter and choose the continents where you want to meet new people: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, or Australia. Bumpy puts you in control of your international dating journey. SHOW YOUR TRUE SELF Create a standout profile with detailed options. Share what you’re looking for, your interests, your religion, and much more. Express your uniqueness and attract the right people on this top-rated dating app for adults. JOIN BUMPY TODAY Experience a global dating community where meeting new people is fun, safe, and rewarding. Whether you’re new to international dating or looking for the best dating app, Bumpy has everything you need. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumpy.app/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bumpyworld Need help or have suggestions? Contact us at support@bumpy.app Terms of Use: https://bumpy.dating/terms.html

About

Backpackr

Connect with fellow travelers worldwide to discover new destinations and plan adventures. Find companions for your next trip, share experiences, and organize meet-ups.

Highlights
  • Discover travel buddies
  • Connect with global travelers
  • Find people going to the same destination
  • Organize meet-ups
  • Share photos with friends
  • See what's happening nearby
Features
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Discover travel buddies and connect with other like-minded travellers across the globe. Travel the world while meeting backpackers who want to see and do the same things as you do. Find others travelling to the same destination, collect virtual stamps and share photos with friends as you go! In the Common Room, anything goes. Ask travellers what the best sites to see are, the best bar to drink in, or even organise meet-ups. The 'nearby' tab allows you to see what's going on around you whereas the 'worldwide' tab is a more universal way of finding out information from around the world. Enter a date and city and Backpackr will show you all the travellers going there at the same time. The results will show you their interests and if they match yours you can plan to meet or travel together. This feature can be a handy aid in helping to eliminate the fear of travelling alone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://backpackr.org/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Bumpy4 screens
Backpackr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Backpackr at 5.0 against Bumpy's 4.5. Backpackr also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Bumpy's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bumpy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Backpackr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backpackr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bumpy has 41K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bumpy ships an update weekly, Backpackr monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Bumpy versus Backpackr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBumpyBackpackr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (41K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings41K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#44 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB88 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBumpy Inc.1000543729 Ontario Ltd

Customer experience

Bumpy

All ratings41,313 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews2,471 reviews
Positive45.6%
Neutral8.0%
Negative46.3%

Backpackr

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Bumpy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Profile pictures not loading properly
  • Messaging issues and disappearing chat history
  • Account deletion/deactivation problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more filters (location, language, interests, etc.)
  • Improve messaging and notification features
  • Provide better customer support and account management

Backpackr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Bumpy

Subscriptions6
  • Bumpy Gold$2.997 Days
  • Bumpy Gold$4.997 Days
  • International dating worldwide$9.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Bumpy Gold$9.997 Days
  • 1 Week Bumpy Gold$12.997 Days
  • 1 Month Bumpy Gold$25.991 Month
One-time5
  • Get 1 Like to find best dating$0.99
  • 1 Boost for best dating$1.99
  • 5 Likes to to find a match$3.99
Show 2 more
  • 10 Likes to meet new people$6.99
  • 25 Likes to to find a couple$15.99
1 purchases

Backpackr

Subscriptions1
  • Backpackr Plus$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Bumpy free?
Bumpy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backpackr free?
Backpackr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bumpy or Backpackr?
Backpackr is rated higher. Bumpy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Backpackr averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Bumpy or Backpackr have ads?
Bumpy shows ads; Backpackr does not.
Which is updated more often, Bumpy or Backpackr?
Bumpy ships an update weekly, and Backpackr monthly. Most recently, Bumpy was updated on October 1, 2026 and Backpackr on September 24, 2026.

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