Ghost | Dodger vs Backpack Defense
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ghost | Dodger
Control a bat to dodge ghosts and collect treasure. Use power-ups like ForceFields and Cyclones to survive longer and earn more points. Avoid instant death from skulls to achieve a high score.
- Drag to move bat
- Collect treasure for points
- Avoid ghosts and skulls
- Use ForceField power-up
- Use Cyclone power-up
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In the game, you are the bat. To move, place your finger on the screen and drag – the bat will follow your movements. Watch out for ghosts! If they catch you, your health meter will decrease, as you lose health points. You die when you run out of health points. Collect as much treasure as you can – it earns you points. Treasure includes rubies, emeralds, silver, and gold coins. For 800 points or $0.99, you can buy a ForceField 3-pack to repel all ghosts! Each ForceField lasts for 30 seconds. Stay clear of skulls as they cause instant death on contact, and can move through ForceFields. For 800 points or $0.99, you can buy a Cyclone 3-pack to suck down ghosts and collect more treasure! Each Cyclone lasts for 30 seconds.
Backpack Defense
Engage in a unique tower defense experience where your backpack serves as the battlefield. Merge weapons, manage your inventory strategically, and summon powerful creatures to defend against zombie hordes. Adapt your tactics with roguelike card synergies and branching upgrades.
- Tactical grid management
- Weapon merging and branching upgrades
- Summon Eidolons
- Roguelike card synergy
- Hero voiceovers
- 4-weapon combat
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The world has fallen. Your backpack is your battleground. Backpack Defense: Zombie TD is a revolutionary blend of Grid Management, Weapon Merging, and Roguelike Tower Defense. Every slot in your pack dictates the fate of the frontline. Pack smart, merge fast, and summon powerful Eidolons to crush the zombie siege! [WHAT’S NEW] • Hero Voiceovers (VO): The battlefield comes alive! Experience the game with fully voiced heroes. • 4-Weapon Combat: Strategy depth doubled! You can now equip up to 4 weapons simultaneously. • New Event: Rescue Cindy! A limited-time challenge with exclusive rewards. • Alien Nova Optimized: Witness the enhanced skill effects of the legendary Alien Nova weapon. [CORE FEATURES] TACTICAL GRID MANAGEMENT Drag, swap, and optimize your inventory. Your arrangement determines which weapons deploy to the defense line. Every inch of space counts! MERGE & BRANCHING UPGRADES Fuse weapons to unlock Tier-3 evolutions. Choose between two distinct branching paths to tailor your build—will you focus on raw power or tactical utility? SUMMON MIGHTY EIDOLONS Each weapon on your defense line summons a unique Eidolon. Coordinate their attack patterns and roles to withstand escalating zombie waves. ROGUELIKE CARD SYNERGY Level up mid-run and draft Battle Cards. Stack unique buffs to create game-breaking synergies that make every run a fresh experience. SURVIVE THE SIEGE Face relentless zombie hordes and epic bosses. Do you have the wits to manage your pack and hold the final line? Sort. Merge. Summon. Survive. Download Backpack Defense: Zombie TD and become the ultimate survivor!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ghost | Dodger at none against Backpack Defense's shown. Ghost | Dodger also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Ghost | Dodger sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Backpack Defense 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 — 5.0 for Ghost | Dodger against 5.0 for Backpack Defense. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Ghost | Dodger ships an update every 4 days, Backpack Defense every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ghost | Dodger | Backpack Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 455 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Jeremy Bringetto | 林伟 陈 |
In-app purchases
Ghost | Dodger
- Cyclone Upgrade$0.99
- Force Field$0.99
Backpack Defense
- Welcome Pack I$0.99
- Vibrant Monthly Pass$4.99
- Hero Special Offer Bundle$4.99
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- Power Supply$4.99
- Advanced Growth$9.99
- Deluxe Crate$19.99
- Legend Stash$29.99
- King's Vault$39.99
- Epic Trove$49.99
- Mythic Hoard$99.99
Questions
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