# Pompo vs Neon Chaos

The clearest difference is rating: Pompo at 4.8 against Neon Chaos's 1.0. Pompo also leads on ratings volume (247 vs 1). Neon Chaos's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pompo sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Neon Chaos sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pompo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pompo has 247 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pompo ships an update weekly, Neon Chaos every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pompo | Neon Chaos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pompo-backpack-heroes/id6499084472/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-chaos/id6746603772/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **247** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 472 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tae won Go](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115439133) | [Kaffu Games Hong Kong Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715168733) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Neon Chaos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-chaos/id6746603772)

Engage in a luck-based tower defense game where strategic upgrades and combat prowess are key to survival. Battle endless waves of monsters, gather resources, and lead your hero team to victory in this roguelike adventure.

**Highlights:** Luck-based combat system, Roguelike gameplay, Strategic upgrades, Defend against endless monster waves, Hero team leadership, Resource gathering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Ticket I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ranking Reward I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Choice Pack I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Choice Pack II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Choice Pack VI | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Choice Pack IV | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Choice Pack VII | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad Ticket III | $14.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack IV | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack VI | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pompo free?

Pompo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Neon Chaos free?

Neon Chaos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pompo or Neon Chaos?

Pompo is rated higher. Pompo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while Neon Chaos averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pompo or Neon Chaos have ads?

Both Pompo and Neon Chaos show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pompo or Neon Chaos?

Pompo ships an update weekly, and Neon Chaos every 6 days. Most recently, Pompo was updated on November 4, 2026 and Neon Chaos on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*