# Piffle vs Popcorn Balls

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Piffle at 22K against Popcorn Balls's 14. Piffle also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (79% vs 67%). Popcorn Balls's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Piffle sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Popcorn Balls sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Piffle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Piffle has 22K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Piffle's written reviews are positive against 67% of Popcorn Balls's.

Piffle ships an update monthly, Popcorn Balls weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Piffle | Popcorn Balls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piffle/id1350644300/reviews)** | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-balls/id1508968943/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HIPSTER WHALE](https://appshunter.io/developer/924373885) | [Super Awesome Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918383565) |

## What reviewers say

### Piffle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piffle/id1350644300)

Embark on a colorful arcade puzzle adventure with adorable cats. Aim, shoot, and bounce to break blocks, complete hundreds of levels, and craft collectible Piffle balls. Challenge friends and achieve high scores with strategic gameplay.

**Highlights:** Arcade puzzle gameplay, Hundreds of colorful levels, Craft collectible Piffle balls, Strategic block-breaking, Friend challenges, Power-up boosts

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rare Shiba Inu | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip Tap Mallet Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Freeze Row Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini-Blast Kit of Bombs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Piffle Ball Crate | $4.99 | one-time |
| Surplus Piffle Ball Crate | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sharp Shooter's Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Puppy Parcel | $6.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Crate | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Super fun, strategic gameplay
- 👍 Cute, adorable characters and visuals
- 🚀 Addictive, engaging experience
- 👍 Minimal ads, not overly intrusive
- 👍 Good balance of difficulty and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Long wait times for lives to refill
- 💰 Difficulty spikes require use of power-ups
- 💰 Power-ups and bundles are expensive
- 🔀 Unbalanced level difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when rotating screen
- Ads sometimes fail to load properly
- Lives not refilling when app is closed
- Crafting issues causing lost materials

**Requested features**

- More frequent level updates
- Ability to resume progress after exiting app
- More free power-ups or ways to earn them
- Option to disable ads or pay a one-time fee
- Improved level balancing and difficulty curve


### Popcorn Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-balls/id1508968943)

Draw lines to guide kernels into a popcorn box and pop them. Discover creative ways to make delicious popcorn in this relaxing puzzle game. Features simple yet challenging levels with a sophisticated drawing mechanism.

**Highlights:** Free drawing mechanism, Simple yet challenging levels, Relaxing theme, Creative gameplay, Popcorn making simulation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Piffle free?

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

### Is Popcorn Balls free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Piffle or Popcorn Balls?

Piffle is rated higher. Piffle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Popcorn Balls averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Piffle or Popcorn Balls have ads?

Both Piffle and Popcorn Balls show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Piffle or Popcorn Balls?

Piffle ships an update monthly, and Popcorn Balls weekly. Most recently, Piffle was updated on October 22, 2026 and Popcorn Balls on October 13, 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.*