Comparison

Pompo vs Hardcore Leveling Warrior

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

Head to head
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
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Pompo4 screens
Hardcore Leveling Warrior4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pompo ships an update weekly, Hardcore Leveling Warrior fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pompo versus Hardcore Leveling Warrior: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPompoHardcore Leveling Warrior
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (247 ratings)4.8 (773 ratings)
Positive reviews43.4% of reviews47.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings247773 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
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
Size472 MB924 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperTae won GoSuperPlanet

Customer experience

Pompo

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

Hardcore Leveling Warrior

All ratings773 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive47.0%
Neutral8.5%
Negative44.4%

User reviews

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

Hardcore Leveling Warrior

From 773 App Store ratings

What 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

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
13 purchases

Hardcore Leveling Warrior

One-time13
  • Hardcore Leveling Warrior$0.99
  • Hardcore Leveling Warrior$1.99
  • Hardcore Leveling Warrior$2.99
Show 10 more
  • 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

Is Pompo free?
Pompo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hardcore Leveling Warrior free?
Hardcore Leveling Warrior is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pompo or Hardcore Leveling Warrior?
Pompo and Hardcore Leveling Warrior are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 247 and 773 ratings respectively.
Do Pompo or Hardcore Leveling Warrior have ads?
Both Pompo and Hardcore Leveling Warrior show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pompo or Hardcore Leveling Warrior?
Pompo ships an update weekly, and Hardcore Leveling Warrior fortnightly. Most recently, Pompo was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hardcore Leveling Warrior on October 15, 2026.

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