# Survivor Master vs Backpack Viking

The clearest difference is rating: Backpack Viking at 4.5 against Survivor Master's 3.4. Backpack Viking also leads on ratings volume (338 vs 5). Survivor Master's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 15%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Survivor Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Backpack Viking sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backpack Viking holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backpack Viking has 338 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Survivor Master's written reviews are positive against 15% of Backpack Viking's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Survivor Master ships an update every 10 days, Backpack Viking weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Survivor Master | Backpack Viking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survivor-master/id6504066761/reviews) | **[4.5 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-viking-merge/id6505057874/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **338** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 15.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 212 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Superfunpro LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615691666) | [Potato Play Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467734917) |

## What reviewers say

### Survivor Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survivor-master/id6504066761)

Defend your home from an alien invasion by strategically merging and synthesizing weapons in your bag. Organize your inventory to create powerful combinations and defeat waves of enemies to unlock new levels and rewards.

**Highlights:** Weapon merging and synthesis, Strategic bag inventory management, Alien combat and defense, Unlockable levels and rewards, Mix and match weapon combinations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| coins_0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack_2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| coins_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| coins_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack_14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| coins_19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| pack_29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| coins_49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| coins_99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Backpack Viking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-viking-merge/id6505057874)

Embark on a Viking adventure, crafting and merging weapons in your backpack to defeat goblin hordes. Strategically manage your inventory, level up gear, and utilize item buffs to enhance combat abilities and restore peace.

**Highlights:** Craft and merge weapons, Backpack inventory management, Level up weapons, Item buffs and placement, Defend against goblin hordes, Viking warrior adventure

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle $6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bundle $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bundle $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle $39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Bundle $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 Interesting backpack game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Forced ads to progress

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Enemies freeze at spawn point
- Progression issues with not getting credit for completing stages

**Requested features**

- Option to store gear between rounds
- Option to watch ads for extra bag space
- Adjustable 2x speed option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Survivor Master free?

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

### Is Backpack Viking free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Survivor Master or Backpack Viking?

Backpack Viking is rated higher. Survivor Master averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Backpack Viking averages 4.5 from 338 ratings.

### Do Survivor Master or Backpack Viking have ads?

Both Survivor Master and Backpack Viking show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Survivor Master or Backpack Viking?

Survivor Master ships an update every 10 days, and Backpack Viking weekly. Most recently, Survivor Master was updated on October 30, 2026 and Backpack Viking on October 30, 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.*