# PopularRank — Rank anything, A vs B > Rank preferences using a statistical model with pairwise comparisons. (iPhone/iPad app by Todd Hertzelle.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popularrank/id6756593957 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Todd Hertzelle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614554853) - Category: Lifestyle, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 26.0 · 6 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 23 more - Released: 2025-12-23 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popularrank/id6756593957/reviews.md ## What is PopularRank? Find out what you actually like, two choices at a time. PopularRank turns any list into a series of fun A-vs-B picks. Pick the side you prefer, and a real statistical model (Bradley-Terry) builds your ranking with confidence scores. No overwhelm, no spreadsheets. WHAT YOU CAN RANK • 250+ curated topics: pizza toppings, Marvel movies, travel destinations, coffee orders, 90s sitcoms, books, dog breeds, hot sauces, and more • Anything you type: on-device Apple Intelligence generates a list from your prompt • A comma-separated list you paste in (groceries, candidates, restaurants, whatever) HOW IT WORKS 1. Type a topic or pick from Popular Ideas 2. Tap the side you like better, A or B 3. Watch a confidence-rated ranking emerge in about a minute REAL STATISTICS, NOT VIBES Bradley-Terry pairwise math with bootstrap confidence intervals. The same kind of model used to rank chess players and sports teams. The app tells you when your #1 is a clear winner versus a narrow edge. PRIVACY-FIRST • 100% on-device AI: list generation never leaves your phone • No accounts. No analytics. No ads. No trackers. • Rankings sync between your devices through your own iCloud, never our servers SHARE WITH FRIENDS Send a universal link. Friends take the same quiz on their phone. Compare how your tastes align with theirs. FREE TIER • Up to 5 custom or friend-shared lists • Unlimited AI-generated lists, always • 1 outbound share • Last 3 quiz results per list • Take any friend's shared quiz PRO. $2.99 ONE-TIME (NO SUBSCRIPTION) • Unlimited custom lists • Unlimited sharing • Full quiz history per list • Pay once. Yours forever. Built natively in SwiftUI for iOS 26. iPhone and iPad. Works fully offline. popularrank.app ## Key features - Pairwise comparison ranking - AI-generated lists - Curated topic lists - Custom list creation - On-device AI processing - Cross-device sync via iCloud - Friend list sharing ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Popular Rank Pro | $2.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about PopularRank ### What is PopularRank? PopularRank helps you discover what you actually like by presenting two choices at a time. It uses a statistical model to build a ranked list of your preferences based on your selections. ### How does PopularRank rank items? PopularRank uses the Bradley-Terry statistical model, similar to how chess players or sports teams are ranked. It analyzes your pairwise choices to create a confidence-rated ranking. ### Can I rank anything with PopularRank? Yes, you can rank over 250 curated topics, generate lists using on-device AI from your prompts, or paste in a comma-separated list of your own items. ### Is PopularRank private? PopularRank is privacy-first, with 100% on-device AI processing, no accounts, no analytics, no ads, and no trackers. Rankings sync via your iCloud. ### Does PopularRank have ads? No, PopularRank is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No ads' in its description, and the 'hasAds' flag is false. ### What are the limitations of the free tier of PopularRank? The free tier allows up to 5 custom or friend-shared lists, unlimited AI-generated lists, 1 outbound share, and the last 3 quiz results per list. ### How much does the Pro version of PopularRank cost? The Pro version of PopularRank is a one-time purchase of $2.99, not a subscription. This unlocks unlimited custom lists, unlimited sharing, and full quiz history. ### What devices does PopularRank support? PopularRank is built natively for iOS and supports both iPhone and iPad devices. It works fully offline. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.1 — 2026-05-29 PopularRank 1.1. Now in 33 languages. • Full localization across 33 languages including right-to-left support for Arabic and Hebrew. • Free tier expanded: 5 lists (was 3), 1 outbound share, last 3 results per list. Unlimited AI lists for everyone. • Polished Pro upgrade screen with a refined gradient badge. • iPad layout improvements and a cleaner tab bar on smaller iPads. • Quiz Quick mode is more accurate; progress bar uses the right accent color. • Snappier chip selection animation in Discover. Thanks for ranking with us. ### 1.0 — 2025-12-23 No release notes. ## More apps by Todd Hertzelle - [Progeny^3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progeny3/id1614554851) - [Blinky App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blinky-app/id6468129115) - [YearlyQuest](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yearlyquest/id6476516065) - [Speedometer Tiny](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-tiny/id6739965140) - [WordErase](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worderase/id6754538263) - [Ghost Car](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-car/id6754898395) All apps by Todd Hertzelle: https://appshunter.io/developer/1614554853 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*