# Backpacker™ vs Elephant Memory Games

The clearest difference is price: Backpacker™ at Free against Elephant Memory Games's $0.99. Backpacker™ also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Elephant Memory Games's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Backpacker™ is free to download; Elephant Memory Games costs $0.99 up front. Backpacker™ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Elephant Memory Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backpacker™ ships an update every 6 weeks, Elephant Memory Games every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpacker™ | Elephant Memory Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| 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 | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 325 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) | [Heathen Bob](https://appshunter.io/developer/426018207) |

## 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


### Elephant Memory Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephant-memory-games/id6755625778)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpacker™ free?

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

### Is Elephant Memory Games free?

Elephant Memory Games costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Backpacker™ or Elephant Memory Games have ads?

Backpacker™ shows ads; Elephant Memory Games does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backpacker™ or Elephant Memory Games?

Backpacker™ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Elephant Memory Games every 5 weeks. Most recently, Backpacker™ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Elephant Memory Games on October 10, 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.*