# Popcorn Chef 2 vs Lost Sock

The clearest difference is update cadence: Popcorn Chef 2 at every 2 weeks against Lost Sock's every 5 weeks. Popcorn Chef 2 also leads on ratings volume (209 vs 35). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Popcorn Chef 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Lost Sock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lost Sock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Popcorn Chef 2 has 209 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Popcorn Chef 2's written reviews are positive against 81% of Lost Sock's.

Popcorn Chef 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Lost Sock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popcorn Chef 2 | Lost Sock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-chef-2/id1034063482/reviews) | **[4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-sock/id1434522367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **209** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ramsay Amarin](https://appshunter.io/developer/670749124) | [Tim Kretz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042055305) |

## What reviewers say

### Popcorn Chef 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-chef-2/id1034063482)

Experience the original popcorn cooking simulator. Enjoy fun and addictive gameplay with various popcorn flavors, unique music, and unlockable cooking pots. Challenge friends in exciting 1v1 multiplayer matches.

**Highlights:** Popcorn cooking simulation, Multiple popcorn flavors, Unlockable cooking pots, 1v1 Multiplayer mode, Unique music and effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Breakfast | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice cream | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sketchy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cupcakes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Taco | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dogs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertisements | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- ✨ Cute and kawaii design
- 💯 Great time killer
- 🤩 Simple yet engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Commercialized feel
- 👎 Lost original charm
- 💸 Difficult to earn coins
- 😩 Annoying ads
- 💔 Ruined by updates

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not available
- Button for removing ads not working
- Game freezes
- Randomly expands and moves during play
- Loses progress after update

**Requested features**

- Bring back old version
- Option for old and new game versions
- Easier way to get coins
- Fix bugs and improve gameplay
- Add gross popcorn skins


### Lost Sock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-sock/id1434522367)

A humorous one-button game where you control a washing machine to prevent socks from getting lost. Collect coins to unlock a variety of quirky and colorful socks.

**Highlights:** One-button gameplay, Spin and stop mechanics, Collect coins, Unlock unique socks, Humorous theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popcorn Chef 2 free?

Popcorn Chef 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lost Sock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Popcorn Chef 2 or Lost Sock?

Lost Sock is rated higher. Popcorn Chef 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while Lost Sock averages 4.6 from 35 ratings.

### Do Popcorn Chef 2 or Lost Sock have ads?

Both Popcorn Chef 2 and Lost Sock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Popcorn Chef 2 or Lost Sock?

Popcorn Chef 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lost Sock every 5 weeks. Most recently, Popcorn Chef 2 was updated on July 25, 2026 and Lost Sock on September 8, 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.*