# Backpacker™ vs Number Scramble

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Number Scramble at 100% against Backpacker™'s 70%. Backpacker™'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backpacker™ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and Number Scramble sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backpacker™ ships an update every 6 weeks, Number Scramble every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpacker™ | Number Scramble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacker/id711435089/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 325 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) | [Catherine Easton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537350588) |

## 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


### Number Scramble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-scramble-mental-math/id1549939296)

Engage in a timed math puzzle game where you use basic arithmetic operations and brackets to reach a target number from a set of given numbers. Improve your problem-solving and mental arithmetic skills across five progressive levels. Compete with others globally on a daily leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Algebraic number puzzles, Timed challenges, Five progressive difficulty levels, Daily challenges, Global leaderboard, Mental arithmetic practice, Problem-solving skill development

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mental Math Buy 50 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mental Math Buy 100 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mental Math Buy 200 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock premium & remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpacker™ free?

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

### Is Number Scramble free?

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

### Do Backpacker™ or Number Scramble have ads?

Both Backpacker™ and Number Scramble show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backpacker™ or Number Scramble?

Backpacker™ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Number Scramble every 3 months. Most recently, Backpacker™ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Number Scramble on October 9, 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.*