Comparison

HungryAliens vs Pompo

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

Head to head
About

HungryAliens

Embark on a roguelike RPG adventure to conquer Earth as an adorable alien. Engage in fast-paced, one-handed combat with thousands of enemies and customize your alien's skills and appearance. Enjoy quick, 8-minute gameplay sessions filled with fun and resource gathering.

Highlights
  • Roguelike RPG gameplay
  • Simple one-hand controls
  • 8-minute combat sessions
  • Skill build customization
  • Thousands of enemies
  • Alien skin system
Features
Read full description

The anime series Tomb Raider King has arrived in HungryAliens! Jooheon Suh, Irene Holton, Jaeha Yoo, Taejoon Kwon, and Kiera Clark are joining the game with special collaboration skins. Participate in the event board game and obtain Tomb Raider King character skins. Discover this special collaboration event now, featuring exclusive skin effects and Affinity dialogue! ============================================================================================= A planet overflowing with delicious food and irresistible resources — Earth! Join your adorable alien friends and become the new ruler of this tasty planet! 1. Dive into a roguelike RPG full of unique and quirky aliens! 2. Enjoy nonstop combat thrills with simple one-hand controls — all in just 8 minutes! 3. Create your own skill builds and fight off endless waves of thousands of enemies! 4. Grow your aliens with the skin system and unlock their ever-changing charm! Start your journey to conquer Earth now and immerse yourself in fast-paced, fun-filled Adventures!

About

Pompo

Embark on an adventure with Pompo and his companions in this backpack RPG. Strategically arrange items like weapons and armor in a limited backpack space to win battles. Explore diverse locations, collect gear, and face the Demon King.

Highlights
  • Strategic backpack item arrangement
  • Collect and combine weapons, armor, and gear
  • Tactical space management
  • Explore diverse dungeons and locations
  • Battle boss monsters and the Demon King
  • Collect and grow with 36 companions
Features
Read full description

A bear named Pompo embarks on an adventure with a backpack. On his way, he meets the Mimic, who whispers, "I feel a special kind of power coming from you." The ancient golem known as the "Pathfinder" awakens from its deep slumber, and Pompo sets out to explore the continent alongside his 36 companions. Awaiting them is the fearsome Demon King, Lampa. From the Lake of Constellations to the Tower of Stars and the Tower of Time, each journey is filled with wonder and mystery, where hope and darkness walk side by side. Now, as the knight from the legends, it's time for Pompo to illuminate the shrouded paths. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Strategy in the palm of your hand! Win battles with Pompo’s backpack! Collect items and arrange them efficiently to claim victory! - Placement is Everything The backpack is at the heart of your strategy. Arrange weapons, armor, and healing items within the limited space. The layout will determine the outcome of every battle. - Open the Mimic & Collect Items Find keys through your adventures and open the Mimic chest to fill your backpack. Combine powerful weapons, armor, and utility gear to craft your unique combat style. - Tactical Space Management Master the fun of optimizing limited space! Choose between large, powerful gear or small items with diverse effects—every decision shapes your strategy. - Explore and Grow with Pompo and Friends! Dive into hidden dungeons, boss battles, Lake of Constellations, Tower of Time, and more across the vast continent of Poporia. Collect, battle, and grow endlessly! Embark on an adventure in this all-new backpack RPG, together with Pompo!

Screenshots

HungryAliens4 screens
Pompo4 screens

Verdict

The call

HungryAliens and Pompo both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of HungryAliens's written reviews are positive against 43% of Pompo's. HungryAliens also leads on ratings volume (902 vs 247). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. HungryAliens sells 48 one-off in-app purchases and Pompo sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for HungryAliens against 4.8 for Pompo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 902 and 247 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of HungryAliens's written reviews are positive against 43% of Pompo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HungryAliens versus Pompo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHungryAliensPompo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (902 ratings) — better4.8 (247 ratings)
Positive reviews63.8% of reviews — better43.4% of reviews
Number of ratings902 — better247
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size391 MB472 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperBY4M STUDIO CO.,LTD.Tae won Go

Customer experience

HungryAliens

All ratings902 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.3%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive63.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative31.0%

Pompo

All ratings247 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive43.4%
Neutral9.0%
Negative47.6%

User reviews

HungryAliens

From 902 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Excellent art style and character designs
  • 🎵 Enjoyable music and sound effects
  • 🕹️ Unique and engaging mechanics
  • 💰 Generous free-to-play model

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited accessibility for new players
  • 🎲 Frustrating drop rates and gacha system
  • 🕰️ Timed events locked behind progression
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain and performance issues

Pompo

From 247 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Relaxing gameplay
  • 👍 Likable characters
  • 👍 Easy to learn

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 💰 Excessive microtransactions
  • 🕹️ Clunky and unsatisfying gameplay

Bugs and requests

HungryAliens

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and loading issues
  • Loss of progress and purchases

Requested features

4 requests
  • More accessible collaboration content
  • Increased drop rates for limited-time items
  • Improved progression system for new players
  • Optimization for older or lower-end devices

Pompo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Broken on launch
  • Unresponsive tutorial

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improved progression system
  • More engaging combat mechanics

In-app purchases

48 purchases

HungryAliens

One-time48
  • 80 Gems$0.99
  • QWER Neon Package: Silver$1.99
  • QWER Ultra Growth Pass2 variants$1.99
Show 45 more
  • First Watch Special Package$1.99
  • HONEYZ Heart Package: Silver$1.99
  • Special Roulette$1.99
  • Alpha Power Up!$1.99
  • Chapter 1 Package$1.99
  • Don't Give Up!$2.99
  • Chapter 2 Package$2.99
  • Chapter 3 Package$3.99
  • QWER Ultra Growth Pass2 variants$4.99
  • QWER Package: Stage 2$4.99
  • VIP Membership (30 Days)$4.99
  • Advanced Chapter Adventure$4.99
  • Chapter 4 Package$4.99
  • Chapter 5 Package$5.99
  • Advanced Level Adventure$5.99
  • Chapter 6 Package$6.99
  • Advanced Level Adventure 01$7.99
  • Advanced Level Adventure 02$8.99
  • Premium Chapter Adventure$9.99
  • Premium Chapter Adventure 01$11.99
  • Premium Level Adventure 01$11.99
  • VVIP Membership (30 Days)$11.99
  • Premium Level Adventure$12.99
  • Star Candy Subscription$14.99
  • Full Moon Mega Deal Pass!$19.99
  • Gum Carnival!$19.99
  • Mamba Upgrade$19.99
  • Laika Space Exploration!$19.99
  • Ketchapi Festival!$19.99
  • QWER Package: Stage 3$19.99
  • Christmas Pass!$19.99
  • Mamba’s Enchanting Temptation!$19.99
  • Ketchapi Upgrade Package$19.99
  • Full Moon Festival$19.99
  • Gum Upgrade$19.99
  • Chapter 23 Package$24.99
  • Chapter 24 Package$24.99
  • Chapter 25 Package$24.99
  • Chapter 26 Package$24.99
  • Chapter 27 Package$24.99
  • Chapter 28 Package$24.99
  • Chapter 29 Package$24.99
  • Chapter 30 Package$24.99
  • QWER Package: Stage 4$49.99
  • 14000 Gems$99.99
7 purchases

Pompo

One-time7
  • Diamonds$2.99
  • Diamond Bits$4.99
  • Ad Remover Pack$7.99
Show 4 more
  • Diamond Pile$9.99
  • Diamond Pack$19.99
  • Diamond Box$49.99
  • Diamond Barrel$89.99

Questions

Is HungryAliens free?
HungryAliens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pompo free?
Pompo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HungryAliens or Pompo?
HungryAliens is rated higher. HungryAliens averages 4.9 out of 5 from 902 ratings, while Pompo averages 4.8 from 247 ratings.
Do HungryAliens or Pompo have ads?
Both HungryAliens and Pompo show ads.
Which is updated more often, HungryAliens or Pompo?
HungryAliens ships an update weekly, and Pompo weekly. Most recently, HungryAliens was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pompo on September 24, 2026.

Other comparisons