# Backpack Brawl vs Battimals

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backpack Brawl at 63% against Battimals's 0%. Backpack Brawl also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backpack Brawl sells 40 in-app purchases, starting at $2.69 per 7 days and Battimals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backpack Brawl holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backpack Brawl has 6.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Backpack Brawl's written reviews are positive against 0% of Battimals's.

Backpack Brawl ships an update every 8 days, Battimals every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpack Brawl | Battimals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-brawl-hero-battles/id6479175676/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battimals/id6745314152/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **63.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 525 MB | 380 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [Clifford Corbin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811747113) |

## What reviewers say

### Backpack Brawl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-brawl-hero-battles/id6479175676)

Engage in strategic 1v1 auto-battles by mastering inventory management. Arrange weapons and artifacts to create powerful synergies and unleash devastating combos. Choose from diverse heroes and test your tactics against players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Strategic inventory management, Item crafting and merging, Diverse hero roster, Dynamic item placement, Competitive 1v1 PvP, Rewarding progression system

**In-app purchases (40)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.69 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Cascade Offer | $0.29 | one-time |
| Cascade Offer | $0.49 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Card Pack | $1.79 | one-time |
| Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cascade Offer | $2.69 | one-time |
| Tier 2 Flash Sale | $3.59 | one-time |
| Flash Sale | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hero Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dorf Pack - Small | $3.99 | one-time |
| Morrow Pack - Small | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spring Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Intro Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Celeste Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enock Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sage Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buzz Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tink Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nymphedora Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Harkon Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 Flash Sale | $5.39 | one-time |
| Tier 3 Hero Unlock | $5.39 | one-time |
| Dorf Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buzz Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sage Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Enoch Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Morrow Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hero Path | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hero Path | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hero Path Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Hero Levels & Path Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $18.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 User-friendly design
- 💡 Unique and creative concept
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕰️ Slow progression and leveling
- 🤖 Unbalanced matchmaking against AI
- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🔇 Lack of sound and audio options

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to open chests past level 17
- Disappearing or lost game progress
- Unresponsive or freezing UI elements
- Inconsistent item functionality after updates

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- More character and build diversity
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Cloud save and cross-device sync
- Ranked/competitive game modes


### Battimals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battimals/id6745314152)

Create unique battle creatures by blending animal DNA, then pit them against other players in strategic online matches. Upgrade your Battimals and position them wisely to achieve victory in this autobattler game.

**Highlights:** DNA blending for unique creature creation, Strategic autobattler gameplay, Online multiplayer matches, Team customization and upgrades, Strategic positioning of units, Vast combination possibilities

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpack Brawl free?

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

### Is Battimals free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backpack Brawl or Battimals?

Backpack Brawl is rated higher. Backpack Brawl averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Battimals averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Backpack Brawl or Battimals have ads?

Both Backpack Brawl and Battimals show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backpack Brawl or Battimals?

Backpack Brawl ships an update every 8 days, and Battimals every 6 weeks. Most recently, Backpack Brawl was updated on October 25, 2026 and Battimals on October 14, 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.*