# BEAST GO vs Backpacker™ Go!

The clearest difference is update cadence: Backpacker™ Go! at weekly against BEAST GO's every 3 weeks. Backpacker™ Go! also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 69%) and chart position (#155 vs unranked). BEAST GO's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 649). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BEAST GO sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Backpacker™ Go! sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for BEAST GO against 4.8 for Backpacker™ Go!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BEAST GO has 3.6K ratings behind it against 649, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of BEAST GO's written reviews are positive against 84% of Backpacker™ Go!'s.

BEAST GO ships an update every 3 weeks, Backpacker™ Go! weekly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BEAST GO | Backpacker™ Go! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beast-go/id6473000718/reviews) | **[4.8 (649 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacker-go/id6478389736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 649 |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#155** |
| Size | 298 MB | 513 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CIAOGAMES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896499440) | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) |

## What reviewers say

### BEAST GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beast-go/id6473000718)

Engage in a multiplayer online board game where you roll dice, collect rent, and attack opponents' cities and banks. Build houses and hotels, draw chance cards, and compete to become the wealthiest player.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer online board game, Roll dice and collect rent, Attack opponents' cities and banks, Build houses and hotels, Collect cards and complete sets, Play mini-games with friends

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

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIPweekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Special Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Spin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Cash Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Spin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Spin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Large Spin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $20.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $25.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $26.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $36.99 | one-time |
| Xlarge Spin Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 👍 Easy to play
- 💎 Generous with rewards
- 🎨 Great artwork
- 🤝 Enjoyable team events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔍 Frustrating progression
- 💰 Monetization issues
- ⏱️ Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and getting stuck
- Rewards not being properly awarded
- Partner event not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to connect with friends
- Smoother special event loading
- Reduced cost of building


### Backpacker™ Go!

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

**Currently charting:** #155 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 BEAST GO free?

BEAST GO 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, BEAST GO or Backpacker™ Go!?

Backpacker™ Go! is rated higher. BEAST GO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Backpacker™ Go! averages 4.8 from 649 ratings.

### Do BEAST GO or Backpacker™ Go! have ads?

Both BEAST GO and Backpacker™ Go! show ads.

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

BEAST GO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Backpacker™ Go! weekly. Most recently, BEAST GO was updated on October 2, 2026 and Backpacker™ Go! on October 2, 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.*