Comparison

popcorn time° vs AdGuard DNS

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

AdGuard DNS

This utility app connects your devices to a secure DNS server that blocks ads, trackers, and malicious websites. It offers enhanced privacy and protection across your entire network without collecting user data. Ideal for individuals and organizations seeking a cleaner, safer online experience.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads and trackers
  • Protects against malicious domains
  • Works across all devices
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
  • Easy network-wide protection
Features
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This app works in tandem with AdGuard DNS. To use it, you need an AdGuard DNS account. Sign up or log in at https://adguard-dns.io. AdGuard DNS lets you connect to a secure, privacy-oriented DNS server that blocks ads, trackers, and malicious domains. It works on all devices — phones, tablets, laptops, and routers — with no restrictions. It is perfect for protecting your home network and convenient for schools, universities, or companies that need to manage multiple devices consistently. Privacy first: we do not track users, collect personal data, or embed third-party analytics or advertising SDKs. Learn more in our Privacy policy: https://adguard-dns.io/privacy.html. Need help or have questions? Visit our support center: https://adguard-dns.io/support.html. Learn more about AdGuard DNS on our website: https://adguard-dns.io.

Screenshots

popcorn time°4 screens
AdGuard DNS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: popcorn time° at 4.4 against AdGuard DNS's 3.7. popcorn time° also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). AdGuard DNS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. AdGuard DNS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

popcorn time° holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of popcorn time°'s written reviews are positive against 37% of AdGuard DNS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

popcorn time° ships an update every 3 weeks, AdGuard DNS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
popcorn time° versus AdGuard DNS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterpopcorn time°AdGuard DNS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (59 ratings) — better3.7 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better37.0% of reviews
Number of ratings59 — better35
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCsaba HuszarAdguard Software Limited

Customer experience

popcorn time°

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

AdGuard DNS

All ratings35 ratings
Positive65.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative54.3%

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
None

AdGuard DNS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is popcorn time° free?
popcorn time° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AdGuard DNS free?
AdGuard DNS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, popcorn time° or AdGuard DNS?
popcorn time° is rated higher. popcorn time° averages 4.4 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while AdGuard DNS averages 3.7 from 35 ratings.
Do popcorn time° or AdGuard DNS have ads?
Neither popcorn time° nor AdGuard DNS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, popcorn time° or AdGuard DNS?
popcorn time° ships an update every 3 weeks, and AdGuard DNS every 2 weeks. Most recently, popcorn time° was updated on October 15, 2026 and AdGuard DNS on October 17, 2026.

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