# Backpack Carry vs Star Blaster

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Star Blaster at 106 against Backpack Carry's 1. Backpack Carry's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backpack Carry sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Star Blaster sells 35 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backpack Carry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Blaster has 106 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Backpack Carry ships an update weekly, Star Blaster every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpack Carry | Star Blaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-carry/id6760990322/reviews)** | [4.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-blaster-space-shooting/id6761398837/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **106** |
| Positive reviews | — | 31.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 183 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Studio Drill](https://appshunter.io/developer/590367634) | [Enigma Publishing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751241932) |

## What reviewers say

### Backpack Carry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-carry/id6760990322)

Defend your backpack by strategically placing and merging powerful weapons. Discover unique skills and create ultimate weapon combinations for endless survival fun. Optimize your backpack space for maximum efficiency.

**Highlights:** Strategic weapon placement, Weapon merging for power-ups, Unique weapon skills, Backpack space optimization, Ultimate weapon combinations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Stack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Epic Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad removal package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legend Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Jar | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Gem Chest | $49.99 | one-time |


### Star Blaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-blaster-space-shooting/id6761398837)

Embark on an offline roguelike adventure in a sci-fi galaxy. Fight through waves of enemies, collect random skills, and build a unique RPG playstyle with every run. Explore diverse levels, face challenging bosses, and upgrade your hero to survive.

**Highlights:** Offline roguelike gameplay, Randomized skills and upgrades, RPG character progression, Fast-paced space combat, Explore sci-fi universe, Challenging boss battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (35)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 1 Special Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 2 Special Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Frontier Pass Campaign 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Resource pack diamond 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Galatic Hunt Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero Recruit Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Space Cup Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Frontier Pass Campaign 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Frontier Pass Factory 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Campaign Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Frontier Pass Factory 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Galatic Hunt Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Resource pack diamond 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Advance | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hero Recruit Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 4 Special Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Frontier Pass Campaign 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Resource pack diamond 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Frontier Pass Campaign 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Frontier Pass Campaign 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hero Recruit Pack 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Ultimate | $24.99 | one-time |
| Hero Katherine | $29.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Lifetime Card | $29.99 | one-time |
| Limited Bundle Katherine | $49.99 | one-time |
| Limited Bundle Neo Kat | $49.99 | one-time |
| Resource pack diamond 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 39 Special Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 40 Special Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpack Carry free?

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

### Is Star Blaster free?

Star Blaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backpack Carry or Star Blaster?

Backpack Carry is rated higher. Backpack Carry averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Star Blaster averages 4.7 from 106 ratings.

### Do Backpack Carry or Star Blaster have ads?

Both Backpack Carry and Star Blaster show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backpack Carry or Star Blaster?

Backpack Carry ships an update weekly, and Star Blaster every 5 days. Most recently, Backpack Carry was updated on October 28, 2026 and Star Blaster on October 28, 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.*