Backpacker™ vs Trial by Trivia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Backpacker™
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.
- 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
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Your bag is packed and you’re ready to go, but as fate has it, you’re stranded in Rome with only 500 coins in your pocket. What now? Show the world what you’re made of in Backpacker, a new globetrotting trivia game! Save up enough money to continue your travels by going on various missions and applying for odd jobs! At the end of each day, either splurge on a hotel or risk sleeping in the streets. Discover new cities and maybe even learn a thing or two along the way. Backpacker Features: * Test your trivia skills! * See the world, one city at a time! * Complete your memento collection with tokens from each city! * Collect job diplomas and earn cash for traveling! * Help strangers around the world for secret rewards! * Stamp your passport in each city, can you collect them all? * Which mini game will become your new favorite? Conquer the world, become a Backpacker! Backpacker has been lovingly created, we take fun seriously. We really value your feedback, go to www.facebook.com/BackpackerGame and say what's on your mind! More about WeAreQiiwi Interactive at www.qiiwi.com Backpacker Premium Subscription: Some items in the app require Backpacker Premium, such as no waiting time when traveling. Backpacker Premium is a weekly auto-renewing subscription at $3.49. Backpacker Premium will renew within 24 hours before the subscription period ends, and you will be charged through your iTunes account. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your iTunes Account Settings at any time. If you purchase new Backpacker Premium subscription during a free trial you will forfeit any free trial period remaining from your first purchase. Our privacy policy and terms of service can be found at http://www.qiiwi.com/user-data
Trial by Trivia
Test your knowledge and decision-making skills with an interactive trivia game. Swipe left or right to determine if statements are true or false, unlocking achievements and new topics. Enjoy offline gameplay with over 25 unique subjects.
- True/False statement decisions
- Unlockable achievements
- Offline gameplay
- 25+ unique topics
- Addictive gameplay flow
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Get ready for an interactive and fun trivia experience like never before! Embark on an engaging intellectual journey with "Trial by Trivia." Test your knowledge and decision-making skills in a captivating environment where every card presents a unique statement. As you progress, the challenge intensifies, keeping you hooked with intriguing facts and compelling questions. Features: 1. Simple Controls. Swipe left or right to decide whether the statement is true or false. 2. Unlock a plethora of achievements as you unlock more topics. 3. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay anytime, anywhere—no internet connection needed. 4. 25+ Unique Topics to unlock. 5. Stay engaged with a seamless and addictive gameplay flow. Get ready to exercise your brain, make swift decisions, and revel in the satisfaction of mastering an array of trivia. Whether you're a seasoned trivia enthusiast or a casual gamer looking for a mental workout, "Trial by Trivia" is tailor-made for you!
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Verdict
Backpacker™ and Trial by Trivia both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Backpacker™'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Trial by Trivia's. Backpacker™ also leads on ratings volume (5.4K vs 321) and chart position (#115 vs unranked). Trial by Trivia's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Backpacker™ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and Trial by Trivia sells 2 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 4.4 for Trial by Trivia. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backpacker™ has 5.4K ratings behind it against 321, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Backpacker™'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Trial by Trivia's.
Backpacker™ ships an update every 6 weeks, Trial by Trivia every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Backpacker™ | Trial by Trivia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5.4K ratings) — better | 4.4 (321 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews — better | 38.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.4K — better | 321 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #115 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 325 MB | 198 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Qiiwi Games AB | Vikas Pawar |
Customer experience
Backpacker™
Trial by Trivia
User reviews
Backpacker™
From 5.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌍 Educational and informative
- 🌟 Fun and engaging trivia
- 🎓 Helpful for learning about the world
- 👍 Great concept and game design
Room to improve
- 🎫 Difficult to earn enough tickets
- ❓ Too many US-centric questions
- 🤔 Overly challenging jobs and diplomas
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics
Trial by Trivia
From 321 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 💡 Interesting trivia content
- 🧠 Helpful for learning new information
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate or poorly worded questions
- 💰 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- ⏱️ Slow animations and response times
- 🔄 Inability to replay previous topics
Bugs and requests
Backpacker™
Reported bugs
4 issues- Disappearing tickets and coins
- Inconsistent progress tracking and rewards
- Unresponsive or freezing interactive jobs
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Trial by Trivia
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes on launch for some users
- Inconsistent behavior when exiting and re-entering a topic
Requested features
4 requests- Add option to control timing of correct answer display
- Implement progress saving and resume functionality
- Introduce more language options beyond English
- Provide a way to report incorrect questions
In-app purchases
Backpacker™
- Backpacker Premium$3.497 Days
- Keep playing$0.99
- Small stack$1.99
- Wallet$2.99
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- Medium stack$3.99
- Sack of Coins$7.99
- Large stack$13.99
- Small chest$13.99
- Huge chest$26.99
- Case$28.99
Trial by Trivia
- Get 2000 coins.$1.99
- Remove Ads + Events$2.99
Questions
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