# popcorn time° vs UBrowser

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | popcorn time° | UBrowser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-time/id1478414929/reviews)** | [4.3 (569 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubrowser-watch-web-browser/id6446579498/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **569** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 36.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Csaba Huszar](https://appshunter.io/developer/336604780) | [Anh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632352487) |

## What reviewers say

### popcorn time°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-time/id1478414929)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium access | $2.99 | one-time |


### UBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubrowser-watch-web-browser/id6446579498)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and functional design
- 🚀 Good for emergency situations
- ⌚ Useful Apple Watch functionality
- ✅ Works well when functioning properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall after limited free searches
- 🐛 App frequently doesn't load or work
- ❌ Search functionality broken or unreliable
- 😤 Misleading free-to-play model
- 🔄 Confusing UI with persistent pro prompts

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


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