# Backpacker™ vs JordGlobe Geography

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Backpacker™ at 5.4K against JordGlobe Geography's 37. JordGlobe Geography's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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 JordGlobe Geography sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JordGlobe Geography holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backpacker™ has 5.4K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Backpacker™'s written reviews are positive against 63% of JordGlobe Geography's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Backpacker™ ships an update every 6 weeks, JordGlobe Geography every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpacker™ | JordGlobe Geography |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacker/id711435089/reviews) | **[4.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jordglobe-geography/id1599500931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **70.3% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 325 MB | 379 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) | [Linbasta AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599500933) |

## 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


### JordGlobe Geography

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jordglobe-geography/id1599500931)

Test your global knowledge with this engaging quiz game. Compete against friends and players worldwide, climb leaderboards, and earn rewards for retaining facts about flags, capitals, and more. It's a fun and educational experience for all ages.

**Highlights:** Geography trivia quizzes, Player duels, Global leaderboards, Flags, capitals, and cities, Memory rewards, Offline play

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JordGlobe+ Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Tiny Gem pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gold | $7.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gold | $15.99 | one-time |
| Big Gem pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gold | $27.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gem pack | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpacker™ free?

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

### Is JordGlobe Geography free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backpacker™ or JordGlobe Geography?

JordGlobe Geography is rated higher. Backpacker™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while JordGlobe Geography averages 4.8 from 37 ratings.

### Do Backpacker™ or JordGlobe Geography have ads?

Both Backpacker™ and JordGlobe Geography show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backpacker™ or JordGlobe Geography?

Backpacker™ ships an update every 6 weeks, and JordGlobe Geography every 2 weeks. Most recently, Backpacker™ was updated on November 15, 2026 and JordGlobe Geography on November 14, 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.*