# Ghost | Dodger vs Backpack Defense

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost | Dodger | Backpack Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-dodger/id6738714969/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-defense-zombie-td/id6746468398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 455 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jeremy Bringetto](https://appshunter.io/developer/794675259) | [林伟 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816947271) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghost | Dodger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-dodger/id6738714969)

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.

**Highlights:** Drag to move bat, Collect treasure for points, Avoid ghosts and skulls, Use ForceField power-up, Use Cyclone power-up

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cyclone Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Force Field | $0.99 | one-time |


### Backpack Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-defense-zombie-td/id6746468398)

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.

**Highlights:** Tactical grid management, Weapon merging and branching upgrades, Summon Eidolons, Roguelike card synergy, Hero voiceovers, 4-weapon combat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vibrant Monthly Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero Special Offer Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Power Supply | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Growth | $9.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Crate | $19.99 | one-time |
| Legend Stash | $29.99 | one-time |
| King's Vault | $39.99 | one-time |
| Epic Trove | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Hoard | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghost | Dodger free?

Ghost | Dodger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backpack Defense free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ghost | Dodger or Backpack Defense?

Ghost | Dodger and Backpack Defense are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Ghost | Dodger or Backpack Defense have ads?

Backpack Defense shows ads; Ghost | Dodger does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ghost | Dodger or Backpack Defense?

Ghost | Dodger ships an update every 4 days, and Backpack Defense every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ghost | Dodger was updated on October 23, 2026 and Backpack Defense on October 14, 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.*