Popcorn Chef 2 vs Balance Stuff
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Popcorn Chef 2
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.
- Popcorn cooking simulation
- Multiple popcorn flavors
- Unlockable cooking pots
- 1v1 Multiplayer mode
- Unique music and effects
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The original popcorn cooking simulator! • Fun and addictive gameplay • Easy to learn, fun to master • Different flavors of popcorn with unique music and effects • Original cooking pots, unlocked as you progress • 1v1 Multiplayer This is the game that will have you craving for a real pot of popcorn every time you play!
Balance Stuff
A relaxing and addictive zen-like game where players test their reflexes and skill to keep multiple objects from falling off a table. Offers over 300 levels of increasing difficulty and customizable gameplay modes for stress-free fun.
- Keep 99+ objects from falling
- Over 300 levels
- Timed and untimed modes
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Relaxing gameplay
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Featured by Apple multiple times for its RELAXING & ADDICTIVE zen like gameplay, Balance Stuff is an AWARD-WINNING game loved by millions of players around the world! Balance Stuff puts your reflexes and skill to the test as you strive to keep 99+ objects from falling off the table. FIND YOUR INNER BALANCE and escape everyday life while challenging yourself to reach new heights. With no violence and optimized for all new iPads and iPhones, it’s perfect for all ages and skill levels. Features: - Winner of the 2022 App Store Awards for its engaging and addictive gameplay - Chosen by Apple as one of their featured games on multiple occasions - Over 300 levels of increasing difficulty to challenge your balancing skills. - Leaderboards and achievements in Game Center to compete with friends. - Customizable gameplay with options for both timed and untimed modes. - Relaxing and stress-free gameplay to help you unwind. - No violence, just pure fun! Join the millions of players who have found their inner balance with Balance Stuff. Download now and experience the thrill of defying gravity and mastering the art of balance.
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Verdict
Popcorn Chef 2 and Balance Stuff both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Popcorn Chef 2's written reviews are positive against 45% of Balance Stuff's. Popcorn Chef 2 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Balance Stuff's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 209). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Popcorn Chef 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Balance Stuff sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Popcorn Chef 2 against 4.4 for Balance Stuff. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balance Stuff has 3.3K ratings behind it against 209, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Popcorn Chef 2's written reviews are positive against 45% of Balance Stuff's.
Popcorn Chef 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Balance Stuff every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Popcorn Chef 2 | Balance Stuff |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (209 ratings) | 4.4 (3.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews — better | 44.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 209 | 3.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 198 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ramsay Amarin | Rakshak Kalwani |
Customer experience
Popcorn Chef 2
Balance Stuff
User reviews
Popcorn Chef 2
From 209 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- ✨ Cute and kawaii design
- 💯 Great time killer
- 🤩 Simple yet engaging
Room to improve
- 😠 Commercialized feel
- 👎 Lost original charm
- 💸 Difficult to earn coins
- 😩 Annoying ads
- 💔 Ruined by updates
Balance Stuff
From 3.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐️ Really cute game
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🧘♀️ Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 💕 Loved by friends and family
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- ⏱️ Timer ruins the relaxing experience
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🕹️ Stacking mechanics can be frustrating
- 🔍 Lack of zoom or screen movement when stacking high
Bugs and requests
Popcorn Chef 2
Reported bugs
6 issues- Ads not available
- Button for removing ads not working
- Game freezes
- Randomly expands and moves during play
- Loses progress after update
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- Constant freezing
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Balance Stuff
Reported bugs
4 issues- Items glitching and clipping through each other
- Timer resetting or not working properly
- Crashes and freezes, especially when stacking items
- Levels becoming unplayable due to glitches
Requested features
4 requests- Endless/Zen mode without timer
- More levels and content
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Option to disable ads for a fee
In-app purchases
Popcorn Chef 2
- Breakfast$0.99
- Ice cream$0.99
- Cats$0.99
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- Sketchy$0.99
- Cupcakes$0.99
- Taco$0.99
- Dogs$0.99
- Gold$0.99
- 300 Coins$0.99
- Premium$1.99
- Remove Advertisements$3.99
Balance Stuff
- Remove Ads$0.99









