# Hell Idlers 2 vs Backpack Attack

The clearest difference is rating: Backpack Attack at 4.6 against Hell Idlers 2's 3.5. Backpack Attack also leads on ratings volume (144 vs 25) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hell Idlers 2's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 17%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hell Idlers 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Backpack Attack sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backpack Attack holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backpack Attack has 144 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Hell Idlers 2's written reviews are positive against 17% of Backpack Attack's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hell Idlers 2 ships an update weekly, Backpack Attack every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hell Idlers 2 | Backpack Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hell-idlers-2pack-match-merge/id6648784576/reviews) | **[4.6 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-attack/id6714474754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **144** |
| Positive reviews | **57.8% of reviews** | 17.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 249 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ildar Alishev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654902151) | [Tran Hai Dang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770275611) |

## What reviewers say

### Hell Idlers 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hell-idlers-2pack-match-merge/id6648784576)

Engage in strategic PvP duels and PvE campaigns to liberate the galaxy. Master item merging, choose from diverse heroes, and enhance characters with a deep perk system for endless adventure.

**Highlights:** 1v1 PvP duels, Galactic campaign mode, Cooperative raids, Item merging system, Over 40 unique heroes, Extensive perk system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


### Backpack Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-attack/id6714474754)

Engage in an action-packed adventure blending run-and-gun combat with strategic weapon crafting and merging. Organize your backpack, evolve your arsenal, and conquer challenging levels to become the ultimate weapon master.

**Highlights:** Efficient backpack item arrangement, Weapon crafting and evolution, Strategic merging mechanics, Level progression and boss battles, Weapon upgrades and skill enhancement, Diverse and challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gem | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver Keys | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Force Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Speed Up | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Attack | $4.99 | one-time |
| X2 Hp Forever | $4.99 | one-time |
| X2 Shield Forever | $4.99 | one-time |
| Commander Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| X2 Game Speed | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super Promotion Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Special Packs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hand of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Silver Keys 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Golden Keys | $19.99 | one-time |
| Another Life | $19.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| House of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Game good
- 👍 Character, Weapon, Theme Ok
- 👍 Fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Too many ads
- 💸 Scam for removing ads
- 🐛 Game freezes when unlocking characters
- 🐛 Ads not removed after purchase
- 🐛 In-game ads disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when unlocking second character
- Purchased ad removal not working
- Purchased items not delivered
- Character unlock progress stuck
- Game lag caused by ads

**Requested features**

- Fix character unlock bug
- Improve ad frequency
- More engaging storyline/lore
- Better weapon/inventory management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hell Idlers 2 free?

Hell Idlers 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backpack Attack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hell Idlers 2 or Backpack Attack?

Backpack Attack is rated higher. Hell Idlers 2 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Backpack Attack averages 4.6 from 144 ratings.

### Do Hell Idlers 2 or Backpack Attack have ads?

Backpack Attack shows ads; Hell Idlers 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hell Idlers 2 or Backpack Attack?

Hell Idlers 2 ships an update weekly, and Backpack Attack every 4 days. Most recently, Hell Idlers 2 was updated on June 11, 2026 and Backpack Attack on September 21, 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.*