# Idle Monkey vs Backpack Rush

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Monkey at 5.0 against Backpack Rush's 3.0. Idle Monkey also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Backpack Rush's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Monkey sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Backpack Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

Idle Monkey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Monkey | Backpack Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-monkey-bagpack-war/id6670150325/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-rush-merge-defense/id6758126642/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 178 MB | 352 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [永进 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453153113) | [NADDIC GAMES Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/411719774) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Monkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-monkey-bagpack-war/id6670150325)

Embark on an adventure as an idle monkey, organizing your backpack and merging equipment to overcome challenges. Engage in fast-paced battles, collect and upgrade weapons, and strategize for optimal efficiency to earn rewards and climb the rankings.

**Highlights:** Backpack organization, Weapon merging and upgrading, Strategic equipment placement, Fast-paced combat, Chapter progression, Ranking system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Charge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Second level first charge | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Value Monthly Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| Phase 2 Chapter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Three-stage chapter gift pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| The third level first charge | $9.99 | one-time |
| Four-stage chapter gift pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Privilege monthly card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Five-stage chapter gift pack | $28.99 | one-time |


### Backpack Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-rush-merge-defense/id6758126642)

Strategically pack items into your backpack to craft powerful gear and win battles. The more efficiently you organize, the stronger you become. Outsmart your enemies with clever item arrangement and unique builds.

**Highlights:** Item packing and merging, Strategic inventory management, Gear crafting, Turn-based battles, Unique build creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Monkey free?

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

### Is Backpack Rush free?

Backpack Rush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Monkey or Backpack Rush?

Idle Monkey is rated higher. Idle Monkey averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Backpack Rush averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Idle Monkey or Backpack Rush have ads?

Backpack Rush shows ads; Idle Monkey does not.

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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.*