Popcorn vs TapSelect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Popcorn
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- Use genres and keywords to find the perfect movie for the evening - Filter by the services you have subscribed to - Get directed straight to your service, whenever you watch a movie - Follow your friends and find out what they are watching - Keep track through ratings, watchlist, and the "watched" marking - Receive suggestions based on your watchlist and ratings App description: We make streaming a personal and emotional experience - for free! Never be bored again! - Find your perfect movie with the genre mix - Search by keywords - Search for movies together with friends or family - Combine your watchlist with friends! Exchange with friends! - Follow your friends and see what they are watching - See the ratings of your friends and which movies they recommend - Exchange your opinions on movies in the comments Keep track! - Resume movies across all your providers - Discover movies that aren't even available on your providers - See what your subscriptions actually cost you per movie and how well they fit you - Save money by canceling what you don't actually need - You don't have to switch apps: One click and your movie starts! - See where your movies are available abroad if you have VPN All features are free!
TapSelect
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Weβve all been there: Youβre hanging out with friends or family, and someone has to answer the ultimate questions. Who is doing the dishes? Who goes first in the board game? Or who is buying the next round of drinks? Stop the endless discussions, coin flips or rock-paper-scissors! TapSelect is your pocket-sized digital decision-maker. Lightning-fast, 100% fair and incredibly intuitive. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Everyone places one finger on the screen. 2. Wait a brief moment while the app detects the fingers. 3. Tap Select randomly chooses one finger and highlights the winner (or loser)! FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS: β’ Lightning-Fast Results: Get a random selection in seconds with zero delay. β’ Minimalist & Clean Design: No confusing menus, no setup required. Just open and play. β’ Multi-Finger Support: Works flawlessly for up to 5 fingers. β’ Highly Versatile: Perfect for board game nights, splitting bills, choosing teams or party games. β’ 100% Fair: A completely unbiased and true random generator. Whether you need a starting player selector for your next game night, a daily tie-breaker or a fun party tool: TapSelect takes the guesswork out of your day. Download TapSelect now and let fate decide!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TapSelect at every 3 days against Popcorn's every 2 months. Popcorn's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Popcorn ships an update every 2 months, TapSelect every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Popcorn | TapSelect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 26.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anton Pfeifer | Stefan Lahme |
In-app purchases
Popcorn
No in-app purchases
TapSelect
No in-app purchases









