# Backpack Monsters Run vs Negamons

The clearest difference is rating: Negamons at 4.4 against Backpack Monsters Run's 3.8. Negamons also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 14). Backpack Monsters Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Negamons sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Backpack Monsters Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Negamons holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Negamons has 1.2K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpack Monsters Run | Negamons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-monsters-run/id1617264868/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/negamons-monster-trainer/id6461728958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 46.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 700 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kreativitas Studio LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617264870) | [Negaxy., JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599205601) |

## What reviewers say

### Backpack Monsters Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-monsters-run/id1617264868)

Embark on an exciting auto-running adventure where you collect and battle unique monsters. Explore vibrant worlds and test your monster-collecting and battling skills.

**Highlights:** Monster collection, Monster battling, Auto-runner gameplay, Unique monsters, Vibrant worlds

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Negamons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/negamons-monster-trainer/id6461728958)

Embark on an adventure in a vibrant world filled with cute monsters. Catch, train, and battle these creatures to become a legendary master. Explore islands, collect rewards, and challenge other players in this engaging monster-catching game.

**Highlights:** Catch and collect monsters, Train and upgrade monsters, Engage in monster battles, Explore pocket islands, Challenge other players, Complete missions

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sale Monster Base 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack (For Sale!) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Axum Conquer (Happy Sale!) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sale Monster Base 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| AquaNega Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sale Monster Base 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supply Pack (Happy Sale!) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Voltropolish Special Pack Sale | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lunar New Year (Happy Sale!) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lunar New Year (Super Sale!) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Cute monster designs
- 👍 Engaging story
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔁 Progress resets with updates
- 🔒 Unreliable account/progress syncing

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing/crashing on loading screens
- Inability to progress past certain points
- Disappearing/lost progress and monsters
- Teleportation and navigation issues

**Requested features**

- More content and new areas to explore
- Ability to release/manage collected monsters
- Improved difficulty scaling and balance
- Better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpack Monsters Run free?

Backpack Monsters Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Negamons free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backpack Monsters Run or Negamons?

Negamons is rated higher. Backpack Monsters Run averages 3.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Negamons averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Backpack Monsters Run or Negamons have ads?

Both Backpack Monsters Run and Negamons show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backpack Monsters Run or Negamons?

Backpack Monsters Run ships an update fortnightly, and Negamons fortnightly. Most recently, Backpack Monsters Run was updated on November 3, 2026 and Negamons on November 7, 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.*