Comparison

Pompo vs Level Up Village!

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

Level Up Village!

Build a thriving village and gather heroes to battle monsters in this idle town-building simulator. Enjoy auto-battles, hero collection, and an infinite growth system. Your town and heroes grow even when you're offline.

Highlights
  • Idle town-building simulation
  • Auto battles with offline progression
  • Hero collection and team strategy
  • Hero leveling, promotion, and talent system
  • Tower climbing and treasure discovery
  • Charming pixel art graphics
Features
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▶ Hero Town in Crisis?! Right in Front of the Demon Lord’s Castle?! Build your village, gather heroes, and fight back against endless monsters! A vertical idle simulation with auto battles and strategic town-building! ▶ Idle Town-Building Simulation Slay monsters and collect resources to construct and upgrade your own village. Create a thriving town that grows even while you're away. ▶ Auto Battles & Explosive Growth Turn off the game, and your heroes keep fighting! Gain experience and loot automatically to grow fast. ▶ Hero Collection & Team Strategy Recruit pixel-art heroes with unique jobs and skills. Build the ultimate team and take down powerful monsters with synergy. ▶ The Ultimate Hero Growth System Level up, promote, and unlock talents. Enjoy an infinite growth loop packed with upgrade satisfaction. ▶ Climb the Tower & Discover Hidden Treasures Explore unknown floors, defeat boss monsters, and find rare loot! ▶ Charming Pixel Art Heroes Cute and quirky pixel characters, flashy skills, and a delightful little town! Enjoy the fun of collecting and growing in a world full of charm. Start building your town and summon your heroes now! A growing town, evolving battles, and nonstop idle progression await! Play Level Up Village today!

Screenshots

Pompo4 screens
Level Up Village!4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pompo and Level Up Village! both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Level Up Village!'s written reviews are positive against 44% of Pompo's. Level Up Village! also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Level Up Village! sells 10 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 Level Up Village!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 247 and 670 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Pompo's written reviews are positive against 69% of Level Up Village!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pompo ships an update weekly, Level Up Village! every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pompo versus Level Up Village!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPompoLevel Up Village!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (247 ratings) — better4.8 (670 ratings)
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews69.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings247670 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size472 MB146 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTae won Goekgames

Customer experience

Pompo

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

Level Up Village!

All ratings665 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative24.2%

Bugs and requests

Pompo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Broken on launch
  • Unresponsive tutorial

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improved progression system
  • More engaging combat mechanics

Level Up Village!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
10 purchases

Level Up Village!

One-time10
  • Level Up Village Package 15$0.99
  • Level Up Village Package 16$1.99
  • Level Up Village Package 1$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Level Up Village Package 17$3.99
  • Level Up Village Package 2$3.99
  • Level Up Village Package 3$7.99
  • No Ads$8.99
  • Auto Hunt Reward x2$14.99
  • Level Up Village Package 10$17.99
  • Level Up Village Package 4$17.99

Questions

Is Pompo free?
Pompo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Level Up Village! free?
Level Up Village! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pompo or Level Up Village!?
Pompo is rated higher. Pompo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while Level Up Village! averages 4.8 from 670 ratings.
Do Pompo or Level Up Village! have ads?
Both Pompo and Level Up Village! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pompo or Level Up Village!?
Pompo ships an update weekly, and Level Up Village! every 3 days. Most recently, Pompo was updated on November 4, 2026 and Level Up Village! on October 30, 2026.

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