# Backpack Heroes vs Conclave

The clearest difference is rating: Conclave at 4.5 against Backpack Heroes's 3.8. Conclave also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (63% vs 41%). Backpack Heroes's advantage is ratings volume (157 vs 19) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backpack Heroes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Conclave sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Conclave holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backpack Heroes has 157 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Backpack Heroes's written reviews are positive against 63% of Conclave's.

Backpack Heroes ships an update every 4 days, Conclave every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpack Heroes | Conclave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-heroes/id1535761891/reviews) | **[4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conclave-dissension/id1572839550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 205 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PLAYHARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229939286) | [Samuel Arlig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572839552) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Conclave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conclave-dissension/id1572839550)

Engage in an epic strategy card game where you build a formidable army and lead it into battle. Outwit opponents with powerful spells and artifacts, or overwhelm them with raw strength. Every decision is crucial for world conquest.

**Highlights:** Strategic army building, Epic card battles, Powerful spells and artifacts, Single-player campaign, Multiplayer versus friends, Resource management for card play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Aldor | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Aldor | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Aldor | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpack Heroes free?

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

### Is Conclave free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backpack Heroes or Conclave?

Conclave is rated higher. Backpack Heroes averages 3.8 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Conclave averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do Backpack Heroes or Conclave have ads?

Backpack Heroes shows ads; Conclave does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backpack Heroes or Conclave?

Backpack Heroes ships an update every 4 days, and Conclave every 5 days. Most recently, Backpack Heroes was updated on October 23, 2026 and Conclave on October 6, 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.*