# memory® vs Backpacker™ Go!

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 (#157 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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | memory® | Backpacker™ Go! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (649 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacker-go/id6478389736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **649** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#157** |
| Size | 191 MB | 513 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ravensburger Verlag GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505283467) | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) |

## What reviewers say

### memory®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory/id1505283468)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Foodie favorites memory® | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animal sounds memory® | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cute monsters memory® | $1.99 | one-time |
| Everyday sounds memory® | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fruit memory® | $1.99 | one-time |
| Historical figures memory® | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gemstones memory® | $1.99 | one-time |
| Famous buildings memory® | $1.99 | one-time |
| Baby animals memory® | $1.99 | one-time |
| Famous women memory® | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flags memory® | $1.99 | one-time |
| Musical instruments memory® | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic memory® | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wild world of animals memory® | $1.99 | one-time |
| Past & present memory® | $1.99 | one-time |


### Backpacker™ Go!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacker-go/id6478389736)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dice rolls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock city | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dice rolls | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dice rolls | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cash pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Piggybank | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dice rolls | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ad free | $5.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cash pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Dice rolls | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ad free | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ad free | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cash pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dice rolls | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dice rolls | $11.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Cash pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Dice rolls | $12.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ad free | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dice rolls | $23.99 | one-time |
| Dice rolls | $99.99 | one-time |
| Dice rolls | $119.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Educational and informative
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 Quick to play
- 👍 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Jerky when answering questions
- 🔧 Frequent ads
- 🔧 Ads still present after purchase
- 🔧 Difficulty level too high
- 🔧 Lack of fact-checking for some locations

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*