Comparison

Backpacker™ vs Sudoku Quest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
Currently charting
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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

About

Sudoku Quest

Features
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Sudoku Quest brings the timeless puzzle game to life like never before. Journey through beautifully designed worlds — from the deep ocean to a medieval castle, a jungle canopy to a classic pool hall — each with its own immersive atmosphere, music, and animations. Whether you’re a casual player looking for a quick brain workout or a hardcore puzzle enthusiast chasing Evil-difficulty clears, Sudoku Quest meets you where you are. PLAY OFFLINE, ANYTIME No Wi-Fi? No problem. Sudoku Quest works completely offline. Your progress, coins, and profile are all stored locally on your device — nothing is uploaded to the cloud, and no personal data is ever collected. EXPLORE 7 UNIQUE WORLDS Unlock stunning themed worlds as you progress: Classic, Kindergarten, Jungle, Underwater, Medieval, Pool Hall, and the wild-card Random world. Each world features its own hand-crafted background art, layered ambient music, and unique animations — like paper airplanes soaring through Kindergarten or bubbles drifting through the deep ocean. FOUR DIFFICULTY LEVELS Easy, Medium, Hard, and Evil. Every puzzle is dynamically generated for a fresh challenge every time. Evil difficulty will push even seasoned Sudoku veterans to their limits. MMERSIVE MUSIC & ATMOSPHERE Each world has its own layered music system that subtly evolves as you play. Seamless crossfades keep the atmosphere smooth and uninterrupted — no jarring loops or sudden silences. MULTILINGUAL Fully translated into English, French, Spanish, and German. More languages coming soon. Sudoku Quest is designed to be enjoyed by players around the world. YOUR PROGRESS, YOUR DEVICE All your stats, coins, unlocked worlds, and personal records are stored privately on your device. No accounts required. No data harvested. No ads interrupting your flow. Just pure puzzle bliss. CLEAN, MODERN DESIGN Built for phones and tablets with a responsive layout that looks sharp on every screen size. Smooth animations, satisfying feedback, and an interface designed to get out of your way so you can focus on the puzzle. Download Sudoku Quest today and start your journey. Your next world awaits.

Screenshots

Backpacker™4 screens
Sudoku Quest3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku Quest at none against Backpacker™'s 11. Backpacker™'s advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Backpacker™ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Sudoku Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backpacker™ ships an update every 6 weeks, Sudoku Quest every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Backpacker™ versus Sudoku Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackpacker™Sudoku Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size325 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQiiwi Games ABBrent Hamilton

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

Sudoku Quest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Backpacker™

Subscriptions1
  • Backpacker Premium$3.497 Days
One-time9
  • 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
None

Sudoku Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backpacker™ free?
Backpacker™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sudoku Quest free?
Sudoku Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backpacker™ or Sudoku Quest have ads?
Both Backpacker™ and Sudoku Quest show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backpacker™ or Sudoku Quest?
Backpacker™ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sudoku Quest every 3 weeks. Most recently, Backpacker™ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sudoku Quest on October 9, 2026.

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