# QuestaGame vs The Pack

The clearest difference is rating: The Pack at 4.2 against QuestaGame's 3.0. The Pack also leads on ratings volume (78 vs 8) and device support (4 vs 2). QuestaGame's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (78% vs 66%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The Pack holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Pack has 78 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of QuestaGame's written reviews are positive against 66% of The Pack's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

QuestaGame ships an update every 3 weeks, The Pack every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuestaGame | The Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/questagame/id886141835/reviews) | **[4.2 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pack-nysci/id1458895087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **78** |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% of reviews** | 65.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 60 MB | 316 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Earth Guardians Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/962195328) | [New York Hall of Science](https://appshunter.io/developer/947124789) |

## What reviewers say

### QuestaGame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/questagame/id886141835)

Embark on outdoor adventures to discover and photograph local wildlife. Compete with others by completing quests, identifying species, and contributing to biodiversity research. Earn rewards, level up, and build your collection while helping scientists.

**Highlights:** Outdoor wildlife quests, Photograph animals and plants, Species identification, Clans and challenges, Leaderboard competition, Biodiversity contribution, In-game rewards and leveling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Inspires nature observation
- 🏅 Gamified learning experience
- 🧠 Educational and informative
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids and adults
- 🌍 Contributes to citizen science

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- ⚠️ Login/registration issues
- 🔒 Security concerns (password requests)
- 📉 Inconsistent scoring/rewards
- 🖼️ UI/UX could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening after update
- App crashes when submitting sightings
- App crashes when selecting observations synced from inaturalist
- Cannot create profile/account
- App says offline when online

**Requested features**

- Allow editing submitted sightings
- Improve photo upload process (batch, remove)
- Make all text readable (contrast)
- Add iPad version support
- Allow using cameras other than phone


### The Pack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pack-nysci/id1458895087)

Embark on an open-world puzzle and survival adventure to restore a barren future world. Gather a "Pack" of creatures with unique skills to solve environmental challenges, replenish water sources, and find seeds. Master algorithmic sequences to bring balance back to the land.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Puzzle-solving challenges, Survival mechanics, Creature collection and management, Algorithmic sequencing, Ecological restoration theme

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuestaGame free?

QuestaGame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Pack free?

The Pack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, QuestaGame or The Pack?

The Pack is rated higher. QuestaGame averages 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while The Pack averages 4.2 from 78 ratings.

### Do QuestaGame or The Pack have ads?

Neither QuestaGame nor The Pack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuestaGame or The Pack?

QuestaGame ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Pack every 6 months. Most recently, QuestaGame was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Pack on November 3, 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.*