Comparison

popcorn time° vs UBrowser

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

Head to head
About

popcorn time°

This app uses machine learning to detect when your microwave popcorn is ready, preventing burnt popcorn and waste. Simply place your phone near the microwave while it's running to get an alert when your snack is perfectly popped.

Highlights
  • Machine learning popcorn detection
  • Alerts when popcorn is ready
  • Prevents burnt popcorn
  • Reduces waste
  • Works with microwaves
Features
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Have you ever burned microwave popcorn? Yes, you do. As all of us. The smell, the garbage, the wasted time, things you’ll never forget. There are rule of thumbs, best practices and on the end of the day, you can still talk out yourself. But what if science could save you from all the hassle? Let machine learning do this for you. Let thousands of scientist and millions of dollars do the legwork for you. Let your phone standing next to the microwave while the kernels are popping. Let your phone let you know when your popcorn is ready. Use this app and you’ll know that the thing in your microwave is popcorn or not. Last but not least, my mom thinks it was a good idea to make this app. Don’t let her be wrong.

About

UBrowser

Access any website or search engine directly from your wrist. This app allows you to type or speak URLs and search terms, offering a secure and convenient way to browse the web on your smartwatch. Save favorite sites for quick access and navigate easily.

Highlights
  • Browse any website
  • Type or speak URLs/search terms
  • Google search integration
  • Safe and secure browsing
  • Bookmark favorite sites
  • Back navigation
Features
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Do you want to surf the web on your Apple Watch? With UBrowser, you can do just that! UBrowser is a web browser app that lets you access any website or search engine from your wrist. MAIN FEATURES: - Type or speak any URL or search term - Use Google as your default search engine - Enjoy safe and secure browsing - Save your favorite sites as bookmarks for quick access - Swipe left to go back to the previous page UBrowser for Apple Watch is fast, secure, and easy to use. Download it today and discover a new way of browsing the web on your wrist! =================================== ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Subscription price: - 1 week: $3.99 (3-day free trial) - Lifetime: $14.99 - Subscription may be canceled at any time within the iTunes and App Store Apple ID Settings. All prices include applicable local sales taxes. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/mobile-labs Terms of service: https://sites.google.com/view/mobi-labs-termofservice

Screenshots

popcorn time°4 screens
UBrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: UBrowser at 569 against popcorn time°'s 59. popcorn time°'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 time° sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and UBrowser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.4 for popcorn time° against 4.3 for UBrowser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UBrowser has 569 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of popcorn time°'s written reviews are positive against 37% of UBrowser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

popcorn time° ships an update every 3 weeks, UBrowser monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
popcorn time° versus UBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterpopcorn time°UBrowser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (59 ratings) — better4.3 (569 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better36.6% of reviews
Number of ratings59569 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB107 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCsaba HuszarAnh Nguyen

Customer experience

popcorn time°

All ratings59 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

UBrowser

All ratings569 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive36.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative56.1%

Bugs and requests

popcorn time°

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

UBrowser

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App fails to load or install
  • Search functionality not working
  • Tutorial video loops and prevents browsing
  • Pro paywall appears after 5-7 searches despite free claims
  • Display gap with exit button in top left corner
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  • Restored purchases show formatting issues
  • Inconsistent search functionality across sessions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Video playback functionality on web browser
  • Full-screen browsing option without UI gaps
  • More generous free search quota
  • Free or lower-cost pricing model
  • Better alternative to Siri/Crown workaround for Google access

In-app purchases

3 purchases

popcorn time°

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium access$2.99
2 purchases

UBrowser

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is popcorn time° free?
popcorn time° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UBrowser free?
UBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, popcorn time° or UBrowser?
popcorn time° is rated higher. popcorn time° averages 4.4 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while UBrowser averages 4.3 from 569 ratings.
Do popcorn time° or UBrowser have ads?
Neither popcorn time° nor UBrowser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, popcorn time° or UBrowser?
popcorn time° ships an update every 3 weeks, and UBrowser monthly. Most recently, popcorn time° was updated on October 15, 2026 and UBrowser on October 21, 2026.

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