Comparison

Pompo vs Blackstone Legend

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

Blackstone Legend

Inherit a town and become a master craftsman in this business simulation adventure. Rebuild your town, recruit heroes, trade with clients, and craft legendary equipment. Explore dangerous realms, uncover treasures, and unravel mysteries to restore your lineage.

Highlights
  • Rebuild workshops, shops, and warehouses
  • Sign contracts and recruit heroes
  • Craft and sell equipment to various races
  • Assemble a legendary squad for adventures
  • Discover hidden labyrinths and treasure maps
  • Cultivate farmland and cook meals
  • Build and develop a guild
Features
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Welcome to Blackstone! It's a business simulation game with casual and creative gameplay. You will play the role of a town owner who inherits the town from his grandfather, embarking on an adventure and becoming a great craftsman! In order to revitalize the town, you need to rebuild the workshop, shops and warehouse, sign contracts with the goblin Chamber of Commercial, and recruit heroes and adventurers to join your team. You need to trade with honored clients from various forces and unlock new blueprints. You will assemble a legendary squad of heroes to venture into realms of ancient danger, battling fearsome monsters and gathering crucial resources. Delve into labyrinthine depths, uncovering hidden treasure maps that reveal cryptic puzzles and unlock long-lost treasures. Unravel the mysteries of your lineage as you navigate through traps and ancient runes, culminating in the ultimate quest to seize the mythical artifacts! Game features: -- Make equipment in the workshop and sell them to humans, dwarves, elves, and werewolves. -- Hold banquets at the tavern to attract adventurers and heroes. Build up a mercenary team to embark on adventures, defeat monsters, and obtain various rare materials. -- Hundreds of exquisite blueprints are available in the game. Collect them to complete your gallery. -- Cultivate farmland, collect ingredients, and provide delicious meals for customers. -- Feed and dress up your farm pets which will help you run your business. -- Adventure in a magical realm with dynamic weather patterns. Explore mystic territories and challenge bosses. -- Discover hidden labyrinths, complete fun challenges, and locate treasure map fragments. -- Collect avatars and DIY your image. -- Build a guild and develop guild techs. Join various events with guild members.

Screenshots

Pompo4 screens
Blackstone Legend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pompo at weekly against Blackstone Legend's every 2 weeks. Blackstone Legend's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 247). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Pompo sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Blackstone Legend sells 20 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 4.7 for Blackstone Legend. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 247 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Pompo's written reviews are positive against 45% of Blackstone Legend's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pompo ships an update weekly, Blackstone Legend every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pompo versus Blackstone Legend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPompoBlackstone Legend
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (247 ratings) — better4.7 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews44.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2471.2K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size472 MB1.4 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperTae won GoBabuyo Games

Customer experience

Pompo

All ratings247 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral8.8%
Negative47.6%

Blackstone Legend

All ratings1,206 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive44.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative48.3%

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

Blackstone Legend

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Cute graphics
  • 👍 Good sound effects
  • 👍 Lots of things to do

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes, especially when switching menus
  • 🐛 Unresponsive UI elements, unable to click on things
  • 🐛 Game gets stuck in loading forever
  • 🕰️ Overly long and hand-holding tutorial

Bugs and requests

Pompo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Broken on launch
  • Unresponsive tutorial

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improved progression system
  • More engaging combat mechanics

Blackstone Legend

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to craft knives, blocking progression
  • Inconsistent day/night cycle between gameplay and visuals

Requested features

2 requests
  • Apply day/night cycle consistently across the game
  • Improve crafting system and make it more accessible

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
20 purchases

Blackstone Legend

One-time20
  • Random Research Material Chests$0.99
  • Random Research Tool Chests$0.99
  • New Lord Pack 1$1.99
Show 17 more
  • 240 Rubies$1.99
  • Noads$4.99
  • Level Revival$4.99
  • DailyTask Revival$4.99
  • 650 Rubies$4.99
  • Contest Material Pack -2$9.99
  • 75 Craftsman's Marks$9.99
  • Golden Rewards$9.99
  • Monthly Card$9.99
  • 1320 Rubies$9.99
  • Golden Pass$9.99
  • Recipe Line: Fine Cuisine$19.99
  • Moon Spring & Orbs Bundle$19.99
  • Recipe Line: Drink$19.99
  • 2800 Rubies$19.99
  • Super Festival Pack$26.99
  • Super Festival Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Pompo free?
Pompo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blackstone Legend free?
Blackstone Legend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pompo or Blackstone Legend?
Pompo is rated higher. Pompo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while Blackstone Legend averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Pompo or Blackstone Legend have ads?
Both Pompo and Blackstone Legend show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pompo or Blackstone Legend?
Pompo ships an update weekly, and Blackstone Legend every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pompo was updated on October 31, 2026 and Blackstone Legend on October 28, 2026.

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