Comparison

memory® vs Backpacker™ Go!

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

Head to head
About

memory®

This classic matching game provides hours of fun for all ages with new and familiar card sets. Explore an adventure mode with unique challenges and effects, or play solo or with friends. It's a great way to exercise your brain.

Highlights
  • New and classic card sets
  • Sound and image variants
  • Adventure mode with 50 levels
  • Digital assistant for new play styles
  • Solo and multiplayer modes
  • Brain training exercises
Features
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The family game memory® has thrilled players of all ages worldwide for over 60 years. The Ravensburger memory® app offers many new and classic card sets. Variants with sound and images, for example, make you think outside the box and guarantee many hours of fun. And the ""digital assistant"" opens up new ways of playing. Adventure mode offers 50 exciting levels for most card sets including new challenges and fun effects for the card images. Successfully completing an adventure unlocks the effects for all other card sets. Whether playing solo or with up to five other players, memory® is a fun brain trainer for everyone. - New memory® variants with images and sound - Exciting Adventure mode with funny graphic effects - Digital assistant for new ways of playing - Card sets can be tried for free

About

Backpacker™ Go!

Embark on a global adventure by rolling dice and exploring iconic cities like New York, Paris, and Rio. Engage with local culture, answer trivia questions about landmarks and history, and complete interactive quests to learn fun facts and collect souvenirs. Become a globe-trotter from your couch in this educational board game experience.

Highlights
  • Explore famous cities
  • Answer trivia questions
  • Interactive quests
  • Learn fun facts
  • Collect souvenirs
  • Beautiful graphics
Features
Currently charting
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Pack your bags and get ready to roll the dice! In Backpacker® Go!, you’re not just playing a board game – you’re exploring the world! Kick off your adventure in the iconic cities of New York, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro. Dive into their vibrant cultures, uncover fascinating landmarks, and answer trivia questions to learn fun facts. Ready to become a globe-trotter from your couch? Backpacker® Go! is your ticket to a fun, educational adventure across the globe. Perfect for trivia buffs, travel lovers, and curious minds, this board dice game combines the thrill of exploration with the joy of learning. Roll the dice, embrace the adventure, and become a global trivia master with Backpacker® Go! Download now and start your journey in New York, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro today! Story and Gameplay Start your journey in the bustling streets of New York, the romantic avenues of Paris, or the lively beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Every dice roll takes you to a new corner of these incredible cities. Chat with locals, take on trivia challenges, and help with tasks to earn your ticket to the next city. Your knowledge of geography, history, and culture will be your guide as you travel the world! From Empire state building to the Eiffel Tower, and Christ the Redeemer, each city is packed with exciting trivia and unique quests. Test your smarts, learn amazing facts, and collect cool souvenirs along the way. It’s all about expanding your global knowledge while having a blast! Features Explore Famous Cities: Start in New York, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro – with more cities to come! Trivia Fun: Answer tons of trivia questions about each city’s landmarks, culture, and history. Interactive Quests: Help locals with their everyday tasks and dive deeper into their lifestyles. Beautiful Graphics: Enjoy stunning visuals of each city’s most famous spots. Learn and Play: Perfect for anyone who loves to learn new things while having fun.

Screenshots

memory®4 screens
Backpacker™ Go!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backpacker™ Go! at 84% against memory®'s 43%. Backpacker™ Go! also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and chart position (#135 vs unranked). memory®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. memory® sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Backpacker™ Go! sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

memory® ships an update every 8 months, Backpacker™ Go! weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
memory® versus Backpacker™ Go!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermemory®Backpacker™ Go!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (649 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews84.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—649 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#135 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB513 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRavensburger Verlag GmbHQiiwi Games AB

Customer experience

memory®

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral21.4%
Negative35.7%

Backpacker™ Go!

All ratings649 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews310 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative10.0%

Bugs and requests

memory®

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Backpacker™ Go!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game not loading
  • Loss of progress after app crash
  • Sound issues when ads play

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to turn off sound
  • Ability to save progress
  • More dice rewards for completing sets
  • Improved trading card system
  • Inclusion of more diverse cultural content

In-app purchases

15 purchases

memory®

One-time15
  • Foodie favorites memory®$1.99
  • Animal sounds memory®$1.99
  • Cute monsters memory®$1.99
Show 12 more
  • Everyday sounds memory®$1.99
  • Fruit memory®$1.99
  • Historical figures memory®$1.99
  • Gemstones memory®$1.99
  • Famous buildings memory®$1.99
  • Baby animals memory®$1.99
  • Famous women memory®$1.99
  • Flags memory®$1.99
  • Musical instruments memory®$1.99
  • Classic memory®$1.99
  • Wild world of animals memory®$1.99
  • Past & present memory®$1.99
31 purchases

Backpacker™ Go!

One-time31
  • Cash pack$0.99
  • Offer$0.99
  • Dice rolls$0.99
Show 28 more
  • Unlock city$1.99
  • Offer$1.99
  • Dice rolls$1.99
  • Offer$2.99
  • Dice rolls$2.99
  • Cash pack$2.99
  • Diamond Pass$5.99
  • Piggybank$5.99
  • Dice rolls$5.99
  • Ad free$5.99
  • Golden Pass$6.99
  • Offer$6.99
  • Cash pack$6.99
  • Dice rolls$6.99
  • Ad free$7.99
  • Ad free$9.99
  • Offer$9.99
  • Cash pack$9.99
  • Dice rolls$9.99
  • Dice rolls$11.99
  • Offer$12.99
  • Cash pack$12.99
  • Dice rolls$12.99
  • Diamond Pass$14.99
  • Ad free$19.99
  • Dice rolls$23.99
  • Dice rolls$99.99
  • Dice rolls$119.00

Questions

Is memory® free?
memory® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backpacker™ Go! free?
Backpacker™ Go! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do memory® or Backpacker™ Go! have ads?
Backpacker™ Go! shows ads; memory® does not.
Which is updated more often, memory® or Backpacker™ Go!?
memory® ships an update every 8 months, and Backpacker™ Go! weekly. Most recently, memory® was updated on September 15, 2026 and Backpacker™ Go! on September 23, 2026.

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