# popcorn time° vs uBrowser

The clearest difference is rating: popcorn time° at 4.4 against uBrowser's 3.5. popcorn time° also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). uBrowser's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

popcorn time° holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 143 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of popcorn time°'s written reviews are positive against 42% of uBrowser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

popcorn time° ships an update every 3 weeks, uBrowser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and August 31, 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)** | [3.5 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubrowser-web-browser-on-watch/id6448491513/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **143** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **42.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Csaba Huszar](https://appshunter.io/developer/336604780) | [Do Tan Loc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675402569) |

## 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-web-browser-on-watch/id6448491513)

Browse the internet directly from your Apple Watch. Access websites, search with Google, and enjoy secure, private browsing. Save favorite sites and navigate easily with intuitive gestures.

**Highlights:** Browse web on Apple Watch, Google search integration, Secure and private browsing, Bookmark favorite websites, Intuitive swipe navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| uBrowser Plus Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| uBrowser Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| uBrowser Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique Apple Watch browser functionality
- 🚀 Fast performance for watch browsing
- 💡 Convenient for quick lookups without phone
- ✨ Simple and easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive subscription ($6.99/week)
- 🚫 Limited free trial (3-5 free searches)
- 🐛 App doesn't load properly on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Very slow performance
- 🎭 Deceptive pricing and typo-squatting copycat app

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to install on Apple Watch despite phone installation
- Continuous charging after subscription cancellation
- Repeated charges on initial download
- Handwriting recognition requires multiple attempts
- iOS 17 compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Bookmark functionality on Apple Watch
- Account login/authentication support
- Image and video loading capability
- Transaction/payment support on websites
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription


## 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 3.5 from 143 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 every 10 days. Most recently, popcorn time° was updated on July 5, 2026 and uBrowser on August 31, 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.*