# HungryAliens vs Pompo

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | HungryAliens | Pompo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (902 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungryaliens/id6449141384/reviews)** | [4.8 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pompo-backpack-heroes/id6499084472/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **902** | 247 |
| Positive reviews | **63.8% of reviews** | 43.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 391 MB | 472 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BY4M STUDIO CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826662539) | [Tae won Go](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115439133) |

## What reviewers say

### HungryAliens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungryaliens/id6449141384)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (48)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and loading issues
- Loss of progress and purchases

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pompo-backpack-heroes/id6499084472)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Bits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Remover Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pile | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Box | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Barrel | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Broken on launch
- Unresponsive tutorial

**Requested features**

- Improved progression system
- More engaging combat mechanics


## Frequently asked 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.

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