# Backpack Rush vs Plant Master

Backpack Rush and Plant Master both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Plant Master's written reviews are positive against 18% of Backpack Rush's. Plant Master also leads on ads (none vs shown). Backpack Rush's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Backpack Rush against 4.6 for Plant Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.1K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Backpack Rush's written reviews are positive against 60% of Plant Master's.

Backpack Rush ships an update every 2 weeks, Plant Master every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpack Rush | Plant Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-rush/id6736857029/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-master-td-go/id6738488740/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.1K | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.4% of reviews | **59.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 222 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Noodle Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480665471) | [CloudOcean Star](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738356533) |

## What reviewers say

### Backpack Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-rush/id6736857029)

Organize your backpack strategically by buying and placing items to prepare for intense battles. Combine items to upgrade gear and unlock special effects for combat. Defend against waves of enemies within a time limit to claim victory and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Backpack organizing gameplay, Item combination and activation, Strategic defense against enemy waves, Unlock special combat effects, Earn rewards and daily bonuses, Level-based challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start Value Items | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost Value Items | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Creative Value Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hero Value Items | $4.99 | one-time |
| Talent Value Items | $7.99 | one-time |
| Popular Value Items | $9.99 | one-time |
| Strategic Value Items | $14.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Value Items | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Value Items | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Super fun, addictive game
- 👍 Nice game
- 🎉 Fire game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Ads, ads, and more ads
- 🕰️ Too many ads, more gameplay needed
- 💰 Greedy devs, ads ruin the experience
- 🤯 Ads disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Loading screen doesn't load past 15%
- Doesn't work, can't play

**Requested features**

- More skins or costume skins
- Faster way to claim completed levels
- Offline mode
- Option to permanently remove ads


### Plant Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-master-td-go/id6738488740)

Engage in a wacky plant-merging tower defense game to battle zombie hordes. Merge adorable plant heroes to unlock new abilities, defend your garden, and team up with friends in co-op modes. Explore diverse gameplay with various challenges and unlock powerful mutant abilities.

**Highlights:** Plant merging and upgrading, Tower defense battles, Zombie horde combat, Co-op multiplayer mode, Unlockable plant heroes, Mutant ability combos, Diverse game modes

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recharge Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Pack 7 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Pack 8 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Pack 9 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Pack 10 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Pack 11 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Pack 12 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great time killer
- 🎨 Interesting strategic elements
- 💎 Generous with in-game currency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔑 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔁 Repetitive grind
- 🔍 Lack of explanation for game mechanics
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 💳 Misleading in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections and lost progress
- Incorrect or missing information in the store
- Summon button placement causing accidental purchases

**Requested features**

- More plant variety and customization
- Offline/single-player mode
- Improved matchmaking for multiplayer
- Better progression system for free-to-play players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpack Rush free?

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

### Is Plant Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backpack Rush or Plant Master?

Backpack Rush is rated higher. Backpack Rush averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Plant Master averages 4.6 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do Backpack Rush or Plant Master have ads?

Backpack Rush shows ads; Plant Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backpack Rush or Plant Master?

Backpack Rush ships an update every 2 weeks, and Plant Master every 5 weeks. Most recently, Backpack Rush was updated on November 4, 2026 and Plant Master on November 6, 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.*