Pompo vs Hardcore Leveling Warrior
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Hardcore Leveling Warrior
Embark on an epic RPG adventure to regain your lost rank. Experience blazing-fast leveling with idle action, collect beloved characters, and test your luck with equipment looting. Conquer challenging battlefields to acquire unique gear.
- Binge legendary web comic series in-game
- Effortless idle action leveling
- Collect popular characters with unique skills
- Equipment looting and player trading
- Conquer battlefields for unique gear
- Dragon Trial, Labyrinth, and Nightmare modes
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Once the strongest, now the weakest...? The journey to reclaim "Rank #1" begins! See what blazing-fast leveling is all about!! ▶ Binge the legendary web comic series in-game! Relive the original series as the Hardcore Leveling Warrior and even get into new, exclusive content! The masterpiece comes back to life in an RPG! ▶ Level up effortlessly with idle action! Lean back and take in the mesmerizing combat effects! Advance levels and stages at full-throttle! Leveling has never been easier! ▶ Collect popular characters from the original series! The beloved characters make an adorable transformation Use distinctive companion skills and boost the Hardcore Leveling Warrior's progression! ▶ Is RNG on your side? Equipment looting! Looting lies at the core of every RPG! Put your luck and skills to the test to gather items and trade them with players! ▶ Conquer the battlefields to pick up unique gear! Overcome the 8 trials of the dragon: Dragon Trial Utilize the given buffs and items to mine resources: Labyrinth Fight PvP battles to take possession of the gems: Nightmare
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hardcore Leveling Warrior at 773 against Pompo's 247. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Pompo sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Hardcore Leveling Warrior sells 13 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 — 4.8 for Pompo against 4.8 for Hardcore Leveling Warrior. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 247 and 773 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Pompo's written reviews are positive against 47% of Hardcore Leveling Warrior's.
Pompo ships an update weekly, Hardcore Leveling Warrior fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | Pompo | Hardcore Leveling Warrior |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (247 ratings) | 4.8 (773 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 43.4% of reviews | 47.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 247 | 773 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| 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 | 472 MB | 924 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tae won Go | SuperPlanet |
Customer experience
Pompo
Hardcore Leveling Warrior
User reviews
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
Hardcore Leveling Warrior
From 773 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Solid idle RPG
- 🎨 Nice artwork
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay
- 🔥 Fun for fans of the webtoon
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔌 Server/connection issues
- 💰 Potential pay-to-win elements
- 🕰️ Repetitive/slow progression
Bugs and requests
Pompo
Reported bugs
2 issues- Broken on launch
- Unresponsive tutorial
Requested features
2 requests- Improved progression system
- More engaging combat mechanics
Hardcore Leveling Warrior
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes when summoning characters
- Audio mutes when watching ads
- Account data loss after updates
Requested features
3 requests- Add French language support
- Improve tutorial and onboarding
- Introduce more content updates
In-app purchases
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
Hardcore Leveling Warrior
- Hardcore Leveling Warrior$0.99
- Hardcore Leveling Warrior$1.99
- Hardcore Leveling Warrior$2.99
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- Hardcore Leveling Warrior$4.99
- Red diamonds package 1$4.99
- Hardcore Leveling Warrior$5.99
- Hardcore Leveling Warrior$6.99
- Hardcore Leveling Warrior$9.99
- Hardcore Leveling Warrior$16.99
- Hardcore Leveling Warrior$19.99
- Red diamonds package 2$25.99
- Hardcore Leveling Warrior$29.99
- Red diamonds package 3$89.99
Questions
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