Comparison

Popcorn Burst vs Ball Slider 3D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Popcorn Burst

Fill a popcorn bucket by holding to dispense kernels. Avoid dropping anything to achieve a top rating and progress through numerous handcrafted levels. Enjoy hours of engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Hold to fill bucket
  • Avoid dropping items
  • Earn top ratings
  • Unique handcrafted levels
  • Hours of entertainment
Features
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Hold to fill the bucket with popcorn. Do not drop anything and earn top rating! Tons of unique handcrafted levels will keep you entertained for hours! Privacy Policy: https://say.games/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://say.games/terms-of-use

About

Ball Slider 3D

Guide a ball through dynamic tracks filled with obstacles. Master pressing buttons, sliding handles, and turning dials to keep the ball moving and reach the finish line. Collect gems to unlock new balls and customize your gameplay.

Highlights
  • Guide a ball on dynamic tracks
  • Press red buttons to control objects
  • Slide blue handles to create pathways
  • Turn yellow dials for navigation
  • Avoid bumpers and falling off
  • Collect gems to unlock new balls
Features
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Welcome to Ball Slider 3D! Embark on an exhilarating journey where your quick reflexes and strategic thinking are put to the test. In Ball Slider 3D, your mission is to guide a ball along a dynamic track filled with twists, turns, and challenging obstacles. Master the art of pressing and rotating buttons to keep the ball moving and reach the finish line! How To Play: Tap the Red Button: Control red objects on the track. Timing is everything—tap to activate and deactivate red elements to clear the path for your ball. Slide the Blue Handle: Rotate blue objects to create new pathways or remove obstacles. Slide with precision to ensure your ball stays on course. Turn the Yellow Dial: Rotate yellow objects to navigate tricky sections of the track. Turn the dial to align yellow elements perfectly and keep the ball rolling. Avoid Bumpers and Falling Off: Stay alert and avoid bumpers that can knock your ball off the track. Keep your ball balanced and on the track to avoid falling into the abyss. Collect Gems: Gather gems scattered along the track to unlock new balls with unique designs and abilities. The more gems you collect, the more customization options you unlock! Features: Challenging Levels Navigate through a variety of levels, each with its own unique set of obstacles and challenges. Can you conquer them all? Intuitive Controls Simple yet engaging controls make it easy to play but hard to master. Perfect for players of all ages! Stunning Graphics Enjoy vibrant and colorful graphics that bring the game to life. Each level is beautifully designed to provide an immersive experience. Unlockable Content Collect gems to unlock new balls and customize your gameplay. Discover balls with special abilities that can help you overcome even the toughest obstacles. Are you up for the challenge? Download Ball Slider 3D now and start your journey to become the ultimate button master. Keep the ball rolling, avoid obstacles, and collect gems to unlock exciting new content. The track awaits—can you reach the finish line?

Screenshots

Popcorn Burst4 screens
Ball Slider 3D3 screens

Verdict

The call

Popcorn Burst and Ball Slider 3D both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Ball Slider 3D's written reviews are positive against 50% of Popcorn Burst's. Ball Slider 3D also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Popcorn Burst sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ball Slider 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Popcorn Burst against 4.7 for Ball Slider 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 19K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Popcorn Burst's written reviews are positive against 65% of Ball Slider 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Popcorn Burst ships an update every 2 months, Ball Slider 3D every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Popcorn Burst versus Ball Slider 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopcorn BurstBall Slider 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (24K ratings) — better4.7 (19K ratings)
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews64.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24K — better19K
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size311 MB210 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSayGames LTDAI Games FZ

Customer experience

Popcorn Burst

All ratings23,990 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews289 reviews
Positive50.2%
Neutral14.9%
Negative34.9%

Ball Slider 3D

All ratings18,156 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral10.4%
Negative25.0%

User reviews

Popcorn Burst

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🚀 Satisfying popcorn-shooting mechanics
  • 💡 Unique and creative concept

Room to improve

  • 🔥 Excessive advertisements
  • 🐛 Recurring bugs and glitches
  • 🔁 Repetitive and limited levels

Ball Slider 3D

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
  • 💡 Unique and interactive level mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads

Bugs and requests

Popcorn Burst

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Rocket level immediately fails
  • Popcorn disappearing or not registering properly
  • Inability to progress past certain levels

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to customize popcorn cannon/bucket
  • Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version

Ball Slider 3D

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels freezing or becoming unresponsive
  • Ball getting stuck in level geometry
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More varied and challenging levels
  • Offline play mode
  • Ability to skip or reduce ads

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Popcorn Burst

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
2 purchases

Ball Slider 3D

One-time2
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Popcorn Burst free?
Popcorn Burst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ball Slider 3D free?
Ball Slider 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Popcorn Burst or Ball Slider 3D?
Popcorn Burst is rated higher. Popcorn Burst averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Ball Slider 3D averages 4.7 from 19K ratings.
Do Popcorn Burst or Ball Slider 3D have ads?
Both Popcorn Burst and Ball Slider 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Popcorn Burst or Ball Slider 3D?
Popcorn Burst ships an update every 2 months, and Ball Slider 3D every 3 months. Most recently, Popcorn Burst was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ball Slider 3D on September 24, 2026.

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