Comparison

Popcorn Chef 2 vs Carrii Balloon

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

Carrii Balloon

Features
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Welcome to "Carrii Balloon"! Control the balloon with a touch, avoid obstacles, and fly as far as possible to achieve a high score. Can you navigate the challenges and become the ultimate champion? Get ready for an addictive sky adventure like no other! - With just a touch to change the direction of the balloon - But be warned, the sky is not a forgiving place - The challenge demanding more precise movements and split-second decisions. - Compete against yourself and others as you strive for the highest score possible.

Screenshots

Popcorn Chef 24 screens
Carrii Balloon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Popcorn Chef 2 at every 2 weeks against Carrii Balloon's every 2 months. Carrii Balloon's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Popcorn Chef 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Carrii Balloon every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Popcorn Chef 2 versus Carrii Balloon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopcorn Chef 2Carrii Balloon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (207 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings207 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamsay AmarinThi Dung Phuong

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

Carrii Balloon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Popcorn Chef 2

No in-app purchases

None

Carrii Balloon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Popcorn Chef 2 free?
Popcorn Chef 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carrii Balloon free?
Carrii Balloon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Popcorn Chef 2 or Carrii Balloon have ads?
Both Popcorn Chef 2 and Carrii Balloon show ads.
Which is updated more often, Popcorn Chef 2 or Carrii Balloon?
Popcorn Chef 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Carrii Balloon every 2 months. Most recently, Popcorn Chef 2 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Carrii Balloon on October 24, 2026.

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