# Backpack Rush vs Penguin GO!

Backpack Rush and Penguin GO! both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of Penguin GO!'s written reviews are positive against 18% of Backpack Rush's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backpack Rush sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Penguin GO! sells 12 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 Penguin GO!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.1K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Backpack Rush's written reviews are positive against 47% of Penguin GO!'s.

Backpack Rush ships an update every 2 weeks, Penguin GO! every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpack Rush | Penguin GO! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-rush/id6736857029/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin-go-collab/id6740887230/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.1K | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.4% of reviews | **46.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 222 MB | 2.0 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) | [MOREFUN (H.K.) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773044663) |

## 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 (14)**

| 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 |
| Endless Value Items | $39.99 | one-time |
| Tactical Value Items | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ace Value Items | $79.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Value Items | $99.99 | 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


### Penguin GO!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin-go-collab/id6740887230)

Defend against zombie hordes in this merge tower defense game. Team up with a friend or go solo, strategize with unique heroes, and survive endless roguelike challenges. Test your luck and dominate leaderboards in thrilling PvP battles.

**Highlights:** Merge heroes to defend towers, Zombie shooting and survival, Co-op and PvP modes, Roguelike challenges, Summon and upgrade heroes, Idle rewards and loot

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Value Pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack12 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack6 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack7 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack8 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack9 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack10 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack11 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🚀 Great gameplay
- 💡 Cute art style
- 💡 Crafting system for mythic heroes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Payment walls for progression
- 🔍 Falsified numbers and drop rates
- 🔍 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Laggy performance when playing with others
- 🐛 Annoying tutorial popups

**Reported bugs**

- Game not working due to internet connection issues
- AFK players causing issues

**Requested features**

- More lord customization options
- Larger private chat limit
- Upgrade trees for mythic heroes
- Option to pay to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpack Rush free?

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

### Is Penguin GO! free?

Penguin GO! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backpack Rush or Penguin GO!?

Backpack Rush is rated higher. Backpack Rush averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Penguin GO! averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Backpack Rush or Penguin GO! have ads?

Both Backpack Rush and Penguin GO! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backpack Rush or Penguin GO!?

Backpack Rush ships an update every 2 weeks, and Penguin GO! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Backpack Rush was updated on October 20, 2026 and Penguin GO! on October 20, 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.*