# Popcorn Chef vs Bricky Boy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bricky Boy at 68% against Popcorn Chef's 43%. Bricky Boy also leads on ratings volume (823 vs 9) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Popcorn Chef sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bricky Boy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bricky Boy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bricky Boy has 823 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Popcorn Chef's written reviews are positive against 68% of Bricky Boy's.

Popcorn Chef ships an update weekly, Bricky Boy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popcorn Chef | Bricky Boy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-chef-classic/id1505020995/reviews) | **[4.7 (823 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricky-boy/id1543416883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **823** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **67.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 161 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ramsay Amarin](https://appshunter.io/developer/670749124) | [MOORLAND GAMES MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543416885) |

## What reviewers say

### Popcorn Chef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-chef-classic/id1505020995)

Experience the fun of making popcorn with this simulator game. Unlock new flavors and cooking pots as you progress through addictive gameplay. Challenge friends in 1v1 multiplayer mode.

**Highlights:** Addictive gameplay, Easy to learn, Multiple popcorn flavors, Unlockable cooking pots, Unique music and effects, 1v1 Multiplayer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $2.99 | one-time |


### Bricky Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricky-boy/id1543416883)

Experience a unique blend of brick-breaker and pinball gameplay with a nostalgic 90s handheld console aesthetic. Enjoy challenging boss fights, quests, and a unique power-up system with unlockable skins and semi-randomly generated levels.

**Highlights:** Brick-breaker and pinball genre fusion, 90s handheld console aesthetic, 8-bit soundtrack, Boss fights, Quests, Unique power-up system, Unlockable skins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and simple gameplay
- 🎨 Cute retro-style graphics
- 🎶 Enjoyable chiptune music
- 🔓 Option to remove ads for free
- 🕹️ Nostalgic pinball/brick-breaking experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of difficulty progression
- 🔁 Repetitive boss battles
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🛑 Unresponsive controls at times
- 🔌 Ads disrupt gameplay flow

**Reported bugs**

- Left flipper occasionally unresponsive
- Game crashes when reaching certain levels
- Ads sometimes fail to load properly

**Requested features**

- Add more boss/enemy variety
- Implement a save/checkpoint system
- Provide more customization options
- Introduce new game modes or minigames
- Allow players to fully disable ads (paid)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popcorn Chef free?

Popcorn Chef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bricky Boy free?

Bricky Boy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Popcorn Chef or Bricky Boy?

Bricky Boy is rated higher. Popcorn Chef averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Bricky Boy averages 4.7 from 823 ratings.

### Do Popcorn Chef or Bricky Boy have ads?

Both Popcorn Chef and Bricky Boy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Popcorn Chef or Bricky Boy?

Popcorn Chef ships an update weekly, and Bricky Boy every 10 days. Most recently, Popcorn Chef was updated on October 4, 2026 and Bricky Boy on October 16, 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.*