# Popcorn Chef 2 vs ELUDO

The clearest difference is rating: ELUDO at 4.9 against Popcorn Chef 2's 4.4. ELUDO also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Popcorn Chef 2's advantage is ratings volume (209 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Popcorn Chef 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. ELUDO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ELUDO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Popcorn Chef 2 has 209 ratings behind it against 16, 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 86% of ELUDO's.

Popcorn Chef 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, ELUDO every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popcorn Chef 2 | ELUDO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-chef-2/id1034063482/reviews) | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eludo/id1570294776/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **209** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 198 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ramsay Amarin](https://appshunter.io/developer/670749124) | [Perfect Hat Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124547329) |

## 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


### ELUDO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eludo/id1570294776)

Experience a vibrant geometric world of color, sound, and touch. Strategically navigate portals and enjoy a simple yet sensational gameplay experience that challenges your reflexes and high score.

**Highlights:** Geometric orchestra gameplay, Haptic feedback integration, Strategic portal navigation, High score challenges, Vibrant color and sound design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popcorn Chef 2 free?

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

### Is ELUDO free?

ELUDO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Popcorn Chef 2 or ELUDO?

ELUDO is rated higher. Popcorn Chef 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while ELUDO averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Popcorn Chef 2 or ELUDO have ads?

Popcorn Chef 2 shows ads; ELUDO does not.

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

Popcorn Chef 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and ELUDO every 9 days. Most recently, Popcorn Chef 2 was updated on July 25, 2026 and ELUDO on September 22, 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.*