# Popcorn Pop! vs Drop the Drop

Popcorn Pop! and Drop the Drop both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 48% of Popcorn Pop!'s written reviews are positive against 18% of Drop the Drop's. Popcorn Pop! also leads on iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). 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 Drop the Drop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Drop the Drop. 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 18% of Drop the Drop's.

Popcorn Pop! ships an update every 10 days, Drop the Drop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popcorn Pop! | Drop the Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/drop-the-drop-liquid-asmr/id6444781849/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **48.3% of reviews** | 18.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 192 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MondayOFF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448226898) | [Supercent, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571435385) |

## 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


### Drop the Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-the-drop-liquid-asmr/id6444781849)

Experience a calming oil liquid timer with satisfying ASMR sounds. This app helps reduce stress and improve concentration through its unique visual and auditory elements. Explore various liquid timers and colorful oils to find your perfect relaxation tool.

**Highlights:** Oil liquid timer simulation, Satisfying ASMR drop sounds, Stress relief and concentration aid, Variety of liquid timer shapes, Color merging for new oils, Simple tap controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads_3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Satisfying gameplay
- 💎 Reminds users of childhood memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs affecting user experience
- 🔒 Inability to save progress or unlock new levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when trying to merge drops
- Inability to switch maps or save progress
- Drops disappearing or getting stuck

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Add more levels and content updates
- Improve stability and fix bugs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popcorn Pop! free?

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

### Is Drop the Drop free?

Drop the Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Popcorn Pop! or Drop the Drop?

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

### Do Popcorn Pop! or Drop the Drop have ads?

Both Popcorn Pop! and Drop the Drop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Popcorn Pop! or Drop the Drop?

Popcorn Pop! ships an update every 10 days, and Drop the Drop fortnightly. Most recently, Popcorn Pop! was updated on September 23, 2026 and Drop the Drop on September 20, 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.*