HungryAliens vs Pompo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Roguelike RPG gameplay
- Simple one-hand controls
- 8-minute combat sessions
- Skill build customization
- Thousands of enemies
- Alien skin system
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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!
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
HungryAliens and Pompo both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of HungryAliens's written reviews are positive against 44% of Pompo's. HungryAliens also leads on ratings volume (923 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
Both are free to download. HungryAliens sells 10 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.
HungryAliens holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 923 and 247 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of HungryAliens's written reviews are positive against 44% of Pompo's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HungryAliens | Pompo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (923 ratings) — better | 4.8 (247 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews — better | 43.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 923 — better | 247 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 396 MB | 472 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | BY4M STUDIO CO.,LTD. | Tae won Go |
Customer experience
HungryAliens
Pompo
User reviews
HungryAliens
From 923 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
HungryAliens
- Alpha Power Up!$1.99
- Chapter 1 Package$1.99
- Don't Give Up!$2.99
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- Chapter 2 Package$2.99
- Chapter 3 Package$3.99
- Premium Level Adventure 01$11.99
- VVIP Membership (30 Days)$11.99
- Gum Carnival!$19.99
- Laika Space Exploration!$19.99
- Ketchapi Festival!$19.99
Pompo
- Diamonds$2.99
- Diamond Bits$4.99
- Ad Remover Pack$7.99
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- Diamond Pile$9.99
- Diamond Pack$19.99
- Diamond Box$49.99
- Diamond Barrel$89.99
Questions
Is HungryAliens free?
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