# Popcorn Burst vs Ball Slider 3D

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Popcorn Burst | Ball Slider 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-burst/id1476745742/reviews)** | [4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-slider-3d/id1491996521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews | **64.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 311 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Popcorn Burst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-burst/id1476745742)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Ball Slider 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-slider-3d/id1491996521)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing or becoming unresponsive
- Ball getting stuck in level geometry
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More varied and challenging levels
- Offline play mode
- Ability to skip or reduce ads


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
