# Popcorn Chef 2 vs Balance Stuff

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popcorn Chef 2 | Balance Stuff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-chef-2/id1034063482/reviews) | **[4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-stuff/id1528333833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 209 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 44.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ramsay Amarin](https://appshunter.io/developer/670749124) | [Rakshak Kalwani](https://appshunter.io/developer/581752821) |

## 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


### Balance Stuff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-stuff/id1528333833)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Really cute game
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 💕 Loved by friends and family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Endless/Zen mode without timer
- More levels and content
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Option to disable ads for a fee


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*