# Backpacker™ vs Crack List Solo

Backpacker™ and Crack List Solo both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Backpacker™'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Crack List Solo's. Backpacker™ also leads on ratings volume (5.4K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backpacker™ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and Crack List Solo sells 13 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 4.6 for Crack List Solo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.4K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Backpacker™'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Crack List Solo's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpacker™ | Crack List Solo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacker/id711435089/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crack-list-solo/id1545591456/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **70.4% of reviews** | 33.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 325 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) | [Y A QU A](https://appshunter.io/developer/553875369) |

## 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


### Crack List Solo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crack-list-solo/id1545591456)

Test your general knowledge with this word puzzle game. Guess answers to various lists by assembling word pieces. Use power-ups to overcome challenges and progress through hundreds of fun levels.

**Highlights:** Guess list answers, Word puzzle gameplay, General knowledge quizzes, Hundreds of levels, Power-ups for assistance, Various topics

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins #2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bonus tile jokers #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| CRACK Joker Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins #3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package #1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package #2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive game
- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 💡 Great for trivia and word game lovers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Spelling and grammar errors
- 🔍 Incorrect or nonsensical answers
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔒 No way to turn off sounds

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not working
- Contact button not functional
- Incorrect category names

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Option to skip difficult levels
- Better monetization model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpacker™ free?

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

### Is Crack List Solo free?

Crack List Solo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backpacker™ or Crack List Solo?

Crack List Solo is rated higher. Backpacker™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Crack List Solo averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Backpacker™ or Crack List Solo have ads?

Both Backpacker™ and Crack List Solo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backpacker™ or Crack List Solo?

Backpacker™ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Crack List Solo every 6 weeks. Most recently, Backpacker™ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Crack List Solo on September 24, 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.*