# Backpacker™ vs Orijinz

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Backpacker™ at 5.4K against Orijinz's 45. Orijinz's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backpacker™ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and Orijinz sells 14 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 — 4.5 for Backpacker™ against 4.5 for Orijinz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backpacker™ has 5.4K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 70% and 70% positive.

Backpacker™ ships an update every 6 weeks, Orijinz every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpacker™ | Orijinz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacker/id711435089/reviews) | [4.5 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orijinz/id1481023099/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | **70.4% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 325 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) | [Entspire, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481023098) |

## 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


### Orijinz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orijinz/id1481023099)

Explore the fascinating origins of common words and phrases in this engaging card game. Learn why we say what we say, play solo or with friends, and discover new vocabulary in a fun and accessible way.

**Highlights:** Word and phrase origin gameplay, Play solo or with friends, Learn new vocabulary, Suitable for teens and adults, Parent's Choice Approved Award winner, Over 600 purchasable cards

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orijinz W&P 2nd Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 3rd Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 1st Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 7th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 10th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 13th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 14th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 12th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 6th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 5th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 4th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 1st Mega Card Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Orijinz W&P 2nd Mega Card Pack | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpacker™ free?

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

### Is Orijinz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backpacker™ or Orijinz?

Backpacker™ and Orijinz are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.4K and 45 ratings respectively.

### Do Backpacker™ or Orijinz have ads?

Both Backpacker™ and Orijinz show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backpacker™ or Orijinz?

Backpacker™ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Orijinz every 5 weeks. Most recently, Backpacker™ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Orijinz on October 12, 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.*