# popcorn time° vs Coverage Map

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coverage Map at none against popcorn time°'s 3. Coverage Map also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 40%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). popcorn time°'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. popcorn time° sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Coverage Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Coverage Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coverage Map has 798 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of popcorn time°'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Coverage Map's.

popcorn time° ships an update every 3 weeks, Coverage Map fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | popcorn time° | Coverage Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-time/id1478414929/reviews) | **[4.7 (798 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coverage-map/id6447767167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **798** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **67.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Csaba Huszar](https://appshunter.io/developer/336604780) | [Coverage Map LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682531184) |

## 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 |


### Coverage Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coverage-map/id6447767167)

This app provides a crowdsourced map of cellular network performance and coverage across the US, Canada, UK, and Puerto Rico. Users can view real-time speed test data, compare carrier performance, and check signal strength in specific areas. It also includes a built-in speed test to contribute to the map.

**Highlights:** Crowdsourced speed test map, Real-time performance data, Download, upload, and latency details, Carrier and network type filters, Built-in speed test functionality, Signal strength mapping (US only), Data-driven coverage reports (US only)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 User-friendly
- 🚀 Large data collection
- 👍 Detailed coverage maps
- 👍 Crowdsourced data
- 🚀 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High data usage
- 🔍 Inaccurate coverage maps in some areas
- 🔍 Missing some carrier information
- 🔍 Limited options for customization

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes when viewing maps
- Speed test failures and timeouts
- Inconsistent speed test results
- Incorrect location detection

**Requested features**

- Low data mode
- Offline coverage map downloads
- Ability to set test duration and frequency
- Display cell tower locations
- Expand to international coverage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is popcorn time° free?

popcorn time° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Coverage Map free?

Coverage Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, popcorn time° or Coverage Map?

Coverage Map is rated higher. popcorn time° averages 4.4 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Coverage Map averages 4.7 from 798 ratings.

### Do popcorn time° or Coverage Map have ads?

Coverage Map shows ads; popcorn time° does not.

### Which is updated more often, popcorn time° or Coverage Map?

popcorn time° ships an update every 3 weeks, and Coverage Map fortnightly. Most recently, popcorn time° was updated on July 5, 2026 and Coverage Map on September 29, 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.*