# Backpacker™ vs Quizit

The clearest difference is chart position: Backpacker™ at #172 against Quizit's unranked. Backpacker™ also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Quizit's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backpacker™ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and Quizit sells 9 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 4.5 for Quizit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.4K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Backpacker™'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Quizit's.

Backpacker™ ships an update every 6 weeks, Quizit every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpacker™ | Quizit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacker/id711435089/reviews) | [4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quizit-trivia-and-knowledge/id808243211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **71.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 325 MB | 358 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qiiwi Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/495572903) | [Marco Batista](https://appshunter.io/developer/577067366) |

## What reviewers say

### Backpacker™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacker/id711435089)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

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


### Quizit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quizit-trivia-and-knowledge/id808243211)

Challenge your knowledge with a fun trivia game across various categories. Compete against friends or random opponents, track your performance, and enjoy different game modes.

**Highlights:** Multiple trivia categories, Multiplayer mode, Performance statistics, Timed and no-timer modes, Leaderboards, Question updates

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gold bars | $1.99 | one-time |
| FUN | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 Gold bars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gold bars | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gold bars | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Gold bars | $49.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Gold bars | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🤓 Challenging and educational
- 🕰️ Good time filler
- 🧠 Keeps the brain active
- 🎨 Appealing visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or incorrect answers
- 🕰️ Time limit too short
- 🤖 Too many US-centric questions
- 📺 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🤔 Trivial/obscure questions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Issues with ad removal purchase
- Score not recorded properly
- Incorrect information in questions

**Requested features**

- Add more time for reading questions
- Improve question accuracy and relevance
- Introduce difficulty levels
- Add multiplayer and social features
- Provide more categories and question variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpacker™ free?

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

### Is Quizit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backpacker™ or Quizit?

Backpacker™ and Quizit are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.4K and 2.3K ratings respectively.

### Do Backpacker™ or Quizit have ads?

Both Backpacker™ and Quizit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backpacker™ or Quizit?

Backpacker™ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Quizit every 3 months. Most recently, Backpacker™ was updated on October 19, 2026 and Quizit on October 18, 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.*