Comparison

Backpack Merge vs Matchstick Plus

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

Head to head
About

Backpack Merge

Merge magical equipment and strategically organize your backpack to defend a peaceful academy from a monster invasion. Become the legendary Archmage and discover diverse combat strategies through talented equipment combinations.

Highlights
  • Merge equipment
  • Organize backpack
  • Defend from monsters
  • Diverse strategies
  • Talented equipment combinations
Features
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The Peaceful Magic Academy is suddenly under monsters' invasion! Become the legendary Archmage, merge your equipment, and organize your backpack! Help the Magic Academy fend off the monsters' invasion! Game Features: -Merge equipment and organize your backpack! -Defend the Magic Academy from monster attacks! -Talented equipment combinations offer diverse strategies! Contact us: hecs@droidhang.com

About

Matchstick Plus

Features
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Matchstick Plus - Math Puzzle Game Develop your mental skills by solving math puzzles with matchsticks! This fun and educational game tests your mathematical knowledge while strengthening your logical thinking abilities. GAME FEATURES: • Hundreds of different levels and difficulties • Puzzles progressing from easy to hard • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division • Visual matchstick animations • Hints to help in difficult moments • Achievement badges and rewards • Play offline - no internet required EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS: • Improves mathematical skills • Strengthens logical thinking • Increases concentration • Develops problem-solving abilities • Content suitable for all ages HOW TO PLAY: Move matchsticks to make math equations correct. Each level presents a different challenge! FEATURES: • Free to play • Premium option for ad-free experience • Progress saving • Daily rewards • Social media sharing Perfect for both children and adults, this game allows you to learn mathematics in a fun way. Have a great time while exercising your mind! Download now and test your math skills!

Screenshots

Backpack Merge4 screens
Matchstick Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Backpack Merge at none against Matchstick Plus's shown. Matchstick Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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 Merge sells 44 one-off in-app purchases and Matchstick Plus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backpack Merge ships an update every 6 weeks, Matchstick Plus every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Backpack Merge versus Matchstick Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackpack MergeMatchstick Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (119 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings119 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB31 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer伟 王Mahmut Bedir

Bugs and requests

Backpack Merge

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Ads fail to load or display (critical issue affecting rewards)
  • Server connection errors and timeouts
  • Insufficient items equipped error blocking stage progression
  • Stamina randomly drains after server errors
  • Login failures with Facebook and Apple ID
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  • Invisible mob enemies causing infinite waves
  • Game crashes and freezes
  • Ads stuck in loading state indefinitely
  • Rewards not properly granted after watching ads on tablets
  • Performance lag during boss fights
  • Game won't open or load properly

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add German language support
  • Add Ukrainian and Russian language options
  • Add Google ID login option for iOS
  • Reduce ad frequency and duration
  • Implement alternative monetization model
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  • Fix ad loading system
  • Improve server stability

Matchstick Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

44 purchases

Backpack Merge

One-time44
  • Package47$0.99
  • Some Gems$0.99
  • Package65$0.99
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  • Package54$0.99
  • Package61$0.99
  • Package33$0.99
  • Package40$0.99
  • Package26$0.99
  • Package9$0.99
  • Package11$0.99
  • Package27$1.99
  • Package71$4.99
  • Package72$4.99
  • Package144$4.99
  • Package141$4.99
  • A small pile of gems$4.99
  • Package7$4.99
  • Package12$4.99
  • Package28$4.99
  • Package35$4.99
  • Package21$4.99
  • Package76$6.99
  • Package80$7.99
  • Package81$7.99
  • Package86$8.99
  • Package84$8.99
  • Package181$9.99
  • Package90$9.99
  • Package43$9.99
  • Package50$9.99
  • Package14$9.99
  • Package36$9.99
  • A large pile of gems$9.99
  • Package22$9.99
  • Package8$9.99
  • Package10$9.99
  • Package13$9.99
  • Package204$14.99
  • Package102$15.99
  • Package103$15.99
  • Package23$19.99
  • A bag of gems$19.99
  • Package44$19.99
  • Package24$49.99
4 purchases

Matchstick Plus

One-time4
  • 10 Coins Pack$1.99
  • 50 Coins Pack$5.99
  • 100 Coins Pack$9.99
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  • Remove Ads Forever$14.99

Questions

Is Backpack Merge free?
Backpack Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matchstick Plus free?
Matchstick Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backpack Merge or Matchstick Plus have ads?
Matchstick Plus shows ads; Backpack Merge does not.
Which is updated more often, Backpack Merge or Matchstick Plus?
Backpack Merge ships an update every 6 weeks, and Matchstick Plus every 3 days. Most recently, Backpack Merge was updated on October 16, 2026 and Matchstick Plus on October 8, 2026.

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