# Popcorn Pop! vs Model Railways

Popcorn Pop! and Model Railways both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 48% of Popcorn Pop!'s written reviews are positive against 24% of Model Railways's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Popcorn Pop! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Model Railways sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Popcorn Pop! against 4.7 for Model Railways. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Popcorn Pop!'s written reviews are positive against 24% of Model Railways's.

Popcorn Pop! ships an update every 10 days, Model Railways every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popcorn Pop! | Model Railways |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-pop/id1658935798/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-railways/id1660176890/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **48.3% of reviews** | 24.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 192 MB | 444 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MondayOFF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448226898) | [Linh Vu Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609539693) |

## What reviewers say

### Popcorn Pop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-pop/id1658935798)

Engage in a simple yet challenging clicker game where the goal is to fill a popcorn machine and advance through stages. This casual runner offers quick gameplay sessions perfect for short breaks.

**Highlights:** Simple touch controls, Casual runner gameplay, Fill the popcorn machine, Advance through stages, Quick play sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 No ads
- 🚀 Great gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Lost progress

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade issues
- Sound bugs
- Progress reset

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Improved performance and stability
- Reduced ads or ad-free option


### Model Railways

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-railways/id1660176890)

Build and expand your dream model railway system. Collect and merge trains to level up, earn money, and unlock new track layouts. Experience the joy of creating your own miniature world.

**Highlights:** Build model railway systems, Collect and merge trains, Level up trains, Earn in-game money, Unlock new layouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Engineer of Train | $0.99 | one-time |
| Engineer of Roller Coaster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Accountant of Train | $0.99 | one-time |
| Accountant of Roller Coaster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| CEO of Train | $1.99 | one-time |
| CEO of Roller Coaster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal of Train | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epic Deal of Roller Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal of Roller Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epic Deal of Train | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Lovely game to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lots of bugs
- 🔒 Ads not removed despite purchase
- 🐛 Unable to unlock third area/track
- 🐛 Rewards not granted after watching ads

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to unlock third area/track
- Rewards not granted after watching ads
- Inconsistent progression and maxed out trains
- Game crashes after unlocking second track

**Requested features**

- More levels/areas
- Fix bugs and issues
- Improve progression and unlock system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popcorn Pop! free?

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

### Is Model Railways free?

Model Railways is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Popcorn Pop! or Model Railways?

Popcorn Pop! is rated higher. Popcorn Pop! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Model Railways averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Popcorn Pop! or Model Railways have ads?

Both Popcorn Pop! and Model Railways show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Popcorn Pop! or Model Railways?

Popcorn Pop! ships an update every 10 days, and Model Railways every 2 weeks. Most recently, Popcorn Pop! was updated on September 23, 2026 and Model Railways on September 23, 2026.

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