Comparison

Backpack Survivors vs 4 Mining

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Backpack Survivors

Embark on an epic idle RPG adventure where you battle monsters with an ever-expanding magical backpack. Collect powerful weapons, unlock unique job advancements, and strategize skill combinations to become the ultimate hero.

Highlights
  • Endless monster battles
  • Unique job advancements
  • Diverse mounts for combat
  • Summon ultimate weapons
  • Strategic skill combinations
  • Diverse dungeons with rewards
Features
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Once a peaceful traveler, the Backpacker found himself unexpectedly facing monsters. Suddenly, his backpack transformed into a magical one, allowing him to store countless weapons without weighing him down and to summon any weapon instantly. Determined to restore peace to the world, the Backpacker sets out to collect ever more powerful weapons, fighting monsters and becoming the ultimate hero. Game Introduction ▶ Endless Battles Fight off waves of monsters and survive as long as you can! Experience unique combat by using multiple weapons at once. Create your own fighting style. ▶ Unique Job Advancements Face battle trials and unlock a unique job! Each job has special stats and exclusive skills. Mix and match them to create your own strategy and conquer the battlefield! ▶ Diverse Mounts Mount up and charge into battle with a variety of powerful rides! From pigs and horses to motorcycles — we have them all. Dive into an entirely new level of gameplay! ▶ Ultimate Weapons Defeat monsters and summon a variety of weapons. Feel the thrill of filling your backpack with the best gear! The power is in your hands. ▶ Strategic Skill Combinations Summon various relics to acquire skills! Combine skills to create stronger weapons and enhance your combat power. Change the tide of battle with strategic skill combinations! ▶ Diverse Dungeons Collect abundant rewards from various dungeons that keep you engaged. New dungeons and rewards await you each time. Don’t miss out! Experience endless battles and unlimited growth in "Idle Backpacker". Download now and start your adventure!

About

4 Mining

Features
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4 mining is a game where you combine blocks surrounding gemstones to obtain more gems. Experience the fun that comes from the simplicity of 1+1=2.

Screenshots

Backpack Survivors4 screens
4 Mining4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4 Mining at none against Backpack Survivors's 10. 4 Mining also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). Backpack Survivors's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Backpack Survivors sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 4 Mining asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backpack Survivors ships an update every 9 days, 4 Mining every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Backpack Survivors versus 4 Mining: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackpack Survivors4 Mining
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size314 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPurpleCow Games Inc.FROMTHERED

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Backpack Survivors

One-time10
  • Tier 1$0.99
  • Tier 2$1.99
  • Tier 3$2.99
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  • Tier 4$3.99
  • Tier 5$4.99
  • Tier 6$5.99
  • Tier 7$6.99
  • Tier 10$9.99
  • Tier 12$14.99
  • Tier 13$17.99
None

4 Mining

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backpack Survivors free?
Backpack Survivors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 4 Mining free?
4 Mining is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backpack Survivors or 4 Mining have ads?
4 Mining shows ads; Backpack Survivors does not.
Which is updated more often, Backpack Survivors or 4 Mining?
Backpack Survivors ships an update every 9 days, and 4 Mining every 3 days. Most recently, Backpack Survivors was updated on October 24, 2026 and 4 Mining on October 12, 2026.

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