Comparison

Popcorn Chef 2 vs Balance Stuff

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Popcorn cooking simulation
  • Multiple popcorn flavors
  • Unlockable cooking pots
  • 1v1 Multiplayer mode
  • Unique music and effects
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Popcorn Chef 24 screens
Balance Stuff4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Popcorn Chef 2 versus Balance Stuff: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopcorn Chef 2Balance Stuff
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (209 ratings)4.4 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews — better44.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2093.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamsay AmarinRakshak Kalwani

Customer experience

Popcorn Chef 2

All ratings209 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral6.6%
Negative14.8%

Balance Stuff

All ratings3,020 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive44.6%
Neutral15.8%
Negative39.6%

User reviews

Popcorn Chef 2

From 209 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

11 purchases

Popcorn Chef 2

One-time11
  • 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
1 purchases

Balance Stuff

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Popcorn Chef 2 free?
Popcorn Chef 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Balance Stuff free?
Balance Stuff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Popcorn Chef 2 or Balance Stuff?
Balance Stuff is rated higher. Popcorn Chef 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while Balance Stuff averages 4.4 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Popcorn Chef 2 or Balance Stuff have ads?
Both Popcorn Chef 2 and Balance Stuff show ads.
Which is updated more often, Popcorn Chef 2 or Balance Stuff?
Popcorn Chef 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Balance Stuff every 2 months. Most recently, Popcorn Chef 2 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Balance Stuff on October 23, 2026.

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