# Backpacker™ vs Let's Tingo

The clearest difference is ads: Let's Tingo at none against Backpacker™'s shown. Let's Tingo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Backpacker™'s advantage is ratings volume (5.4K vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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 Let's Tingo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Let's Tingo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backpacker™ has 5.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Backpacker™'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Let's Tingo's.

Backpacker™ ships an update every 6 weeks, Let's Tingo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpacker™ | Let's Tingo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacker/id711435089/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-tingo/id6760206763/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 325 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) | [Big Tree Little Tree LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883185901) |

## 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


### Let's Tingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-tingo/id6760206763)

Transform any outing into a real-world scavenger hunt or bingo game. Create custom boards with items to find, share them with your group, and play together anywhere. It encourages shared experiences over excessive screen time.

**Highlights:** Customizable game boards, Real-world item finding, Group sharing and play, All ages and group sizes, Designed for connection, Quick setup

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tingo Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Tingo Game Credit | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpacker™ free?

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

### Is Let's Tingo free?

Let's Tingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backpacker™ or Let's Tingo?

Let's Tingo is rated higher. Backpacker™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Let's Tingo averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Backpacker™ or Let's Tingo have ads?

Backpacker™ shows ads; Let's Tingo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backpacker™ or Let's Tingo?

Backpacker™ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Let's Tingo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Backpacker™ was updated on November 12, 2026 and Let's Tingo on October 31, 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.*