# Popcorn Chef 2 vs Popcorn Pop!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Popcorn Chef 2 at 79% against Popcorn Pop!'s 48%. Popcorn Pop!'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 207). On price, update cadence, 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 Popcorn Pop! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Popcorn Pop! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Popcorn Pop! has 2.7K ratings behind it against 207, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Popcorn Chef 2's written reviews are positive against 48% of Popcorn Pop!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Popcorn Chef 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Popcorn Pop! every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popcorn Chef 2 | Popcorn Pop! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-chef-2/id1034063482/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-pop/id1658935798/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 207 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 48.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ramsay Amarin](https://appshunter.io/developer/670749124) | [MondayOFF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448226898) |

## 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


### Popcorn Pop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-pop/id1658935798)

Engage in a simple yet challenging clicker game where the goal is to fill a popcorn machine and advance through stages. This casual runner offers quick gameplay sessions perfect for short breaks.

**Highlights:** Simple touch controls, Casual runner gameplay, Fill the popcorn machine, Advance through stages, Quick play sessions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 No ads
- 🚀 Great gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Lost progress

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade issues
- Sound bugs
- Progress reset

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Improved performance and stability
- Reduced ads or ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popcorn Chef 2 free?

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

### Is Popcorn Pop! free?

Popcorn Pop! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Popcorn Chef 2 or Popcorn Pop!?

Popcorn Pop! is rated higher. Popcorn Chef 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while Popcorn Pop! averages 4.8 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Popcorn Chef 2 or Popcorn Pop! have ads?

Both Popcorn Chef 2 and Popcorn Pop! show ads.

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

Popcorn Chef 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Popcorn Pop! every 10 days. Most recently, Popcorn Chef 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Popcorn Pop! on October 27, 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.*