# Backpacker™ vs Trivia Quiz Knowledge

Backpacker™ and Trivia Quiz Knowledge both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Backpacker™'s written reviews are positive against 46% of Trivia Quiz Knowledge's. Trivia Quiz Knowledge's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (21K vs 5.4K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backpacker™ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and Trivia Quiz Knowledge sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Backpacker™ against 4.6 for Trivia Quiz Knowledge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.4K and 21K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Backpacker™'s written reviews are positive against 46% of Trivia Quiz Knowledge's.

Backpacker™ ships an update every 6 weeks, Trivia Quiz Knowledge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpacker™ | Trivia Quiz Knowledge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacker/id711435089/reviews) | **[4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trivia-quiz-knowledge/id1175389256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.4K | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.4% of reviews** | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 325 MB | 501 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) | [Pedro Gomes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160294096) |

## What reviewers say

### Backpacker™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacker/id711435089)

Embark on a globetrotting trivia adventure where you earn money through missions and odd jobs to fund your travels. Discover new cities, collect unique mementos, and test your knowledge to conquer the world.

**Highlights:** Globetrotting trivia game, Earn money through missions and jobs, Discover new cities, Collect mementos and tokens, Complete job diplomas, Help strangers for rewards, Stamp passport in each city

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backpacker Premium | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Keep playing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small stack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wallet | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium stack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large stack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Small chest | $13.99 | one-time |
| Huge chest | $26.99 | one-time |
| Case | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌍 Educational and informative
- 🌟 Fun and engaging trivia
- 🎓 Helpful for learning about the world
- 👍 Great concept and game design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎫 Difficult to earn enough tickets
- ❓ Too many US-centric questions
- 🤔 Overly challenging jobs and diplomas
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing tickets and coins
- Inconsistent progress tracking and rewards
- Unresponsive or freezing interactive jobs
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More diverse and globally-relevant questions
- Easier access to tickets and reduced costs for landmarks
- Improved job system with more variety and less repetition
- Better tutorial and instructions for gameplay mechanics
- More frequent updates with new cities and content


### Trivia Quiz Knowledge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trivia-quiz-knowledge/id1175389256)

Test your general knowledge with a fun trivia game. Choose from various categories like geography, history, and entertainment to answer questions and earn points. Track your performance with detailed statistics and aim to improve your high score.

**Highlights:** Multiple knowledge categories, Timed question answering, Streak-based scoring, Random mode for mixed categories, Performance statistics tracking

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| No ads for 7 days | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock special categories | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 gems pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads for 365 days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 gems pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500 gems pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100 Skip'its | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| 450 Skip'its | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 gems pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging trivia
- 👍 Wide range of categories
- 🤓 Helps improve knowledge
- 🕹️ Fun game to play with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect answers
- ⏱️ Too many ads
- 🤔 Odd question choices
- 🇺🇸 Too US-centric

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues after updates
- Scoring system not clear
- Video ads not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Option to exclude certain categories
- Separate difficulty levels for kids, teens, and adults
- Ability to report errors in questions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpacker™ free?

Backpacker™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Trivia Quiz Knowledge free?

Trivia Quiz Knowledge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backpacker™ or Trivia Quiz Knowledge?

Trivia Quiz Knowledge is rated higher. Backpacker™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Trivia Quiz Knowledge averages 4.6 from 21K ratings.

### Do Backpacker™ or Trivia Quiz Knowledge have ads?

Both Backpacker™ and Trivia Quiz Knowledge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backpacker™ or Trivia Quiz Knowledge?

Backpacker™ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Trivia Quiz Knowledge weekly. Most recently, Backpacker™ was updated on October 1, 2026 and Trivia Quiz Knowledge on October 2, 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.*