# Mattemums vs Backpacker™ Go!

The clearest difference is rating: Backpacker™ Go! at 4.8 against Mattemums's 2.5. Backpacker™ Go! also leads on ratings volume (649 vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Mattemums's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mattemums sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Backpacker™ Go! sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backpacker™ Go! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backpacker™ Go! has 649 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mattemums ships an update every 3 weeks, Backpacker™ Go! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mattemums | Backpacker™ Go! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mattemums/id507991838/reviews) | **[4.8 (649 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacker-go/id6478389736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **649** |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#133** |
| Size | 20 MB | 513 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Biodome Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458717827) | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) |

## What reviewers say

### Mattemums

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mattemums/id507991838)

A fun math game for children and candy lovers, featuring counting, arithmetic operations, and number quizzes. It offers multiple difficulty levels and engaging visuals of characters enjoying candy.

**Highlights:** Counting candy, Arithmetic operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide), Number quizzes, Pack-in-bags counting, 3 difficulty levels, Swedish voice-over

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version av Mattemums | $1.99 | one-time |


### Backpacker™ Go!

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

**Currently charting:** #133 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 Mattemums free?

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

### Is Backpacker™ Go! free?

Backpacker™ Go! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mattemums or Backpacker™ Go!?

Backpacker™ Go! is rated higher. Mattemums averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Backpacker™ Go! averages 4.8 from 649 ratings.

### Do Mattemums or Backpacker™ Go! have ads?

Backpacker™ Go! shows ads; Mattemums does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mattemums or Backpacker™ Go!?

Mattemums ships an update every 3 weeks, and Backpacker™ Go! weekly. Most recently, Mattemums was updated on October 5, 2026 and Backpacker™ Go! on October 19, 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.*