# Press/Release vs Popcorn Invasion

Press/Release and Popcorn Invasion both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Popcorn Invasion's written reviews are positive against 48% of Press/Release's. Press/Release's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Press/Release sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Popcorn Invasion 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 — 4.8 for Press/Release against 4.8 for Popcorn Invasion. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 23 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Press/Release's written reviews are positive against 100% of Popcorn Invasion's.

Press/Release ships an update daily, Popcorn Invasion every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Press/Release | Popcorn Invasion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pressrelease/id1194624216/reviews) | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-invasion-tapping-game/id6452804106/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Perfect Hat Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124547329) | [Weasel Warrior Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1277755590) |

## What reviewers say

### Press/Release

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pressrelease/id1194624216)

Experience a humorous take on button-mashing games. This simulator focuses purely on the act of pressing and releasing a button, offering a minimalist yet engaging gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Button pressing and releasing mechanics, Tongue-in-cheek commentary on gaming, Minimalist gameplay, Humorous theme

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Popcorn Invasion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-invasion-tapping-game/id6452804106)

Defend your movie theater from popcorn-disguised aliens by tapping, buttering, and burning them. This physics-based puzzle game offers a relaxing yet exciting experience with a balanced progression system and engaging sound design. It's perfect for kids with its fast-paced, child-friendly themes and explosive buttery fun.

**Highlights:** Physics simulation with motion control, Tapping, buttering, and burning mechanics, Power-up toolkit, Balanced progression system, Brain-tickling sound design, Child-friendly themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Press/Release free?

Press/Release is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Popcorn Invasion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Press/Release or Popcorn Invasion?

Popcorn Invasion is rated higher. Press/Release averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Popcorn Invasion averages 4.8 from 23 ratings.

### Do Press/Release or Popcorn Invasion have ads?

Neither Press/Release nor Popcorn Invasion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Press/Release or Popcorn Invasion?

Press/Release ships an update daily, and Popcorn Invasion every 10 days. Most recently, Press/Release was updated on October 24, 2026 and Popcorn Invasion on October 24, 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.*