# popcorn time° — Get all the kernels popped!

> Machine learning popcorn readiness detector for microwaves. (iPhone/iPad app by Csaba Huszar.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-time/id1478414929 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Csaba Huszar](https://appshunter.io/developer/336604780)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.37/5 from 59 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-time/id1478414929/reviews.md

## What is popcorn time°?

Have you ever burned microwave popcorn? Yes, you do. As all of us. The smell, the garbage, the wasted time, things you’ll never forget. There are rule of thumbs, best practices and on the end of the day, you can still talk out yourself. But what if science could save you from all the hassle? Let machine learning do this for you. Let thousands of scientist and millions of dollars do the legwork for you. Let your phone standing next to the microwave while the kernels are popping. Let your phone let you know when your popcorn is ready. Use this app and you’ll know that the thing in your microwave is popcorn or not.

Last but not least, my mom thinks it was a good idea to make this app. Don’t let her be wrong.

## Key features

- Machine learning popcorn detection
- Alerts when popcorn is ready
- Prevents burnt popcorn
- Reduces waste
- Works with microwaves

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium access | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-time/id1478414929/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Not great

*2025-04-30*

Told me to stop the microwave while it was very much popping?

### 1/5 — Didn’t work

*2022-12-10*

Couldn’t get it to work

### 1/5 — Just an ad farm

*2021-11-19*

Couldn’t use the app because it kept just spamming ads. Don’t bother

### 5/5 — There needs to be an app for that...

*2021-10-07*

I was sitting there about to eat breakfast and discovered a popcorn husk in my throat, which got me thinking about popcorn and how many bags we have burnt over the years and how I have learned to rely on counting seconds between pops. Then, in the clarity of mind that comes at 4:00am when your brain is fuzzy, I realized that the world needs an app that would listen to your popcorn popping and let you know when the proper time has come. 
Csaba Huszar, your mother is a genius. I haven’t tried the app yet, but it is now on my phone.

### 5/5 — Perfect Popcorn Timer

*2020-10-12*

I tested this app as soon as I downloaded it. 
Loaded my popcorn into microwave for 2:30 I got the microphone button to start the app listening for the popping and started the microwave. 

With only 52 seconds left on the microwave, the alarm from the app began to notify. 
Results: No burnt popcorn! This app saved my entire bag from being ruined. Thank you! 

My only critique for this app is that the alarm volume is very low. Sounded as though the noise was coming from the phone headset and not the speaker. Otherwise I would give this 5stars. 

I think a visual full screen notification would compliment the alarm very well as a double confirmation to remove the popcorn from the microwave.  

EDIT:
I tried the app again and the volume of the alarm was much louder and better than the first time. I think it may have been low the first time due to ringer or volume being low on device and trying to increase volume within the app. I exited the app, raised ringer volume and sound volume then tried the app and it was super loud. 5 stars.

10/2020

I still use this. I just watch the app while the phone is on the table next to the microwave. Big pop up alert when it is time to remove the popcorn.

## Frequently asked questions about popcorn time°

### Does popcorn time° have ads?

No, popcorn time° does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for enhanced features or subscriptions.

### What devices does popcorn time° support?

popcorn time° is available on iPhone, iPod, and Apple Watch. This allows for convenient use across your Apple ecosystem.

### How often is popcorn time° updated?

The latest version of popcorn time° is 1.8, released on July 26, 2021. Updates typically address performance improvements and feature enhancements.

### What is the age rating for popcorn time°?

popcorn time° has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

### What are the subscription plans for popcorn time°?

popcorn time° offers a weekly subscription for $0.99 with a 3-day free trial, and a monthly subscription for $1.99 with a 7-day free trial. These plans provide access to premium features.

### How accurate is popcorn time°'s popcorn detection?

The app utilizes machine learning trained on thousands of scientists' data to accurately detect popcorn readiness, aiming to prevent burnt popcorn and waste.

### Can I cancel my popcorn time° subscription?

Yes, you can cancel your popcorn time° subscription at any time through your device's app store settings. Free trials can also be canceled before the billing period begins.

### What is the user sentiment for popcorn time°?

Users have rated popcorn time° highly, with an average of 4.4 stars from 59 ratings, suggesting a positive reception to its functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2021-07-26

Under the hood improvements.

### 1.7 — 2021-04-12

Onboarding was enhanced

### 1.6 — 2021-03-22

Hi! I'm constantly improving my app, hope you enjoy it!

### 1.5 — 2021-01-20

Made the app faster, hope you'll enjoy it!

### 1.4 — 2021-01-14

General improvements

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## Related topics

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