# Backpacker™ Go! vs My Bad

Backpacker™ Go! and My Bad both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Backpacker™ Go!'s written reviews are positive against 25% of My Bad's. Backpacker™ Go! also leads on chart position (#141 vs unranked). My Bad's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 649) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backpacker™ Go! sells 31 one-off in-app purchases and My Bad sells 10 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 — 4.8 for Backpacker™ Go! against 4.9 for My Bad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 649 and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Backpacker™ Go!'s written reviews are positive against 25% of My Bad's.

Backpacker™ Go! ships an update weekly, My Bad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpacker™ Go! | My Bad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (649 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacker-go/id6478389736/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bad/id6744242078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 649 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 25.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 513 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) | [FunCraft, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482426779) |

## What reviewers say

### Backpacker™ Go!

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

**Currently charting:** #141 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


### My Bad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bad/id6744242078)

Engage in fast-paced, head-to-head board game duels. Outplay opponents with strategic moves, bumps, and slides. Compete online, climb leagues, and unlock rewards in this classic game with a competitive twist.

**Highlights:** 1v1 Online PvP Battles, Leagues & Leaderboards, WinStreak Bonuses, Journey Mode, Achievements, Custom Pawns & Skins

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Few Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| A Jar of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Bucket of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Easy to pick up and play
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🛑 Ads blocking progress

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on older devices
- Connectivity issues

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Offline play option
- More game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpacker™ Go! free?

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

### Is My Bad free?

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

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

My Bad is rated higher. Backpacker™ Go! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 649 ratings, while My Bad averages 4.9 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Backpacker™ Go! or My Bad have ads?

Both Backpacker™ Go! and My Bad show ads.

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

Backpacker™ Go! ships an update weekly, and My Bad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Backpacker™ Go! was updated on October 19, 2026 and My Bad on October 17, 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.*