# Potatoes on Mars vs Backpack Merge

The clearest difference is rating: Backpack Merge at 4.4 against Potatoes on Mars's 1.5. Backpack Merge also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and ratings volume (119 vs 4). Potatoes on Mars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 44). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backpack Merge sells 44 one-off in-app purchases. Potatoes on Mars asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backpack Merge holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backpack Merge has 119 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Potatoes on Mars's written reviews are positive against 25% of Backpack Merge's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Potatoes on Mars | Backpack Merge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potatoes-on-mars-stack-cards/id6470935498/reviews) | **[4.4 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-merge/id6566180728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **119** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **25.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [伟 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403717237) |

## What reviewers say

### Potatoes on Mars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potatoes-on-mars-stack-cards/id6470935498)

Embark on a casual strategy game where you stack cards, merge resources, and explore a whimsical Martian landscape. Discover new cards and combinations to overcome challenges in this space-faring adventure.

**Highlights:** Strategic card stacking, Merge resources, Discover card combinations, Exploration and discovery, Casual strategy gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backpack Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-merge/id6566180728)

Merge magical equipment and strategically organize your backpack to defend a peaceful academy from a monster invasion. Become the legendary Archmage and discover diverse combat strategies through talented equipment combinations.

**Highlights:** Merge equipment, Organize backpack, Defend from monsters, Diverse strategies, Talented equipment combinations

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

**In-app purchases (44)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package47 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Some Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package65 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package54 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package61 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package33 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package40 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package26 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package11 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package27 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package71 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package72 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package144 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package141 | $4.99 | one-time |
| A small pile of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package12 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package28 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package35 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package21 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package76 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Package80 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Package81 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Package86 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Package84 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Package181 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package90 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package43 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package50 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package14 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package36 | $9.99 | one-time |
| A large pile of gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package22 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package8 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package13 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package204 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Package102 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Package103 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Package23 | $19.99 | one-time |
| A bag of gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package44 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package24 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Attractive art style and visual design
- 🧠 Strategic depth with resource management
- ⚡ Active developer support with regular patches
- 🎯 Unique backpack/inventory management concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ad frequency and duration (90+ seconds)
- 💰 Extremely high monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Frequent server connection errors and crashes
- ⚠️ Ads frequently fail to load properly
- ⚖️ Severe game balance issues (weak weapons, overpowered enemies)

**Reported bugs**

- Ads fail to load or display (critical issue affecting rewards)
- Server connection errors and timeouts
- Insufficient items equipped error blocking stage progression
- Stamina randomly drains after server errors
- Login failures with Facebook and Apple ID

**Requested features**

- Add German language support
- Add Ukrainian and Russian language options
- Add Google ID login option for iOS
- Reduce ad frequency and duration
- Implement alternative monetization model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Potatoes on Mars free?

Potatoes on Mars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backpack Merge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Potatoes on Mars or Backpack Merge?

Backpack Merge is rated higher. Potatoes on Mars averages 1.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Backpack Merge averages 4.4 from 119 ratings.

### Do Potatoes on Mars or Backpack Merge have ads?

Neither Potatoes on Mars nor Backpack Merge shows ads.

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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.*