# Popcorn Remote vs SoundWalk

The clearest difference is price: SoundWalk at Free against Popcorn Remote's $0.99. SoundWalk also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 16 months). Popcorn Remote's advantage is review sentiment (22% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

SoundWalk is free to download; Popcorn Remote costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SoundWalk holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of Popcorn Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of SoundWalk's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Popcorn Remote ships an update every 16 months, SoundWalk fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popcorn Remote | SoundWalk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-remote/id1290119967/reviews) | **[4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundwalk-spatial-audio/id1358830041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **22.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Loop Development Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/463823475) | [Kurt Roembke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358830040) |

## What reviewers say

### Popcorn Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-remote/id1290119967)

Control your Popcorn Time software remotely from your mobile device. Pair the app by scanning a QR code generated within the software to enable playback controls like play, pause, fast forward, and rewind.

**Highlights:** Remote control functionality, Pairing via QR code, Play/pause playback, Fast forward and rewind, Simple action controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SoundWalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundwalk-spatial-audio/id1358830041)

Explore physical locations transformed into immersive audio environments. Experience abstract soundscapes or narrative stories that unfold entirely through sound, enhancing your exploration with headphones.

**Highlights:** Location-based audio environments, Abstract sonic exploration, Narrative audio stories, Headphone immersive experience, Movement-driven sound

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popcorn Remote free?

Popcorn Remote costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SoundWalk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Popcorn Remote or SoundWalk?

SoundWalk is rated higher. Popcorn Remote averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SoundWalk averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.

### Do Popcorn Remote or SoundWalk have ads?

Neither Popcorn Remote nor SoundWalk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Popcorn Remote or SoundWalk?

Popcorn Remote ships an update every 16 months, and SoundWalk fortnightly. Most recently, Popcorn Remote was updated on October 15, 2026 and SoundWalk on October 12, 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.*