CMC Field Guide vs Pops Popcorn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CMC Field Guide
Access rope rescue and access diagrams, reference charts, and how-to information instantly in the field. This free app provides essential rescue references, allows for note-taking, and supports offline access to downloaded content.
- Rope rescue and access diagrams
- Reference charts
- How-to information
- Bookmark and take notes
- Offline access to downloads
- Browse equipment and tutorials
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This free App allows quick access to rope rescue and access diagrams, reference charts, how-to information, and rescue references, all from the palm of your hand while out in the field. It's packed with reference charts, diagrams, and how-to information. With the CMC Field Guide App you can: Access rescue references instantly Bookmark and take notes on your favorite sections Download videos, guides, and manuals for offline use Browse equipment and information, tutorials, and product user manuals **Note** Updating this App will give you access to all of the functionality built into the most recent version of the App. Your saved information including Notes, References, and Attachments, will be carried through into the updated version.
Pops Popcorn
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With our mobile app, ordering from Pop's Popcorn is faster, more convenient and more accurate for our restaurants and retailers. View your personal order guide with the latest products and pricing, check out item details, and build your orders, anytime, from anywhere. You can also view your order history, leave "notes" or contact us directly through the Pop's Popcorn mobile app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CMC Field Guide at every 3 months against Pops Popcorn's every 22 months. Pops Popcorn's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CMC Field Guide ships an update every 3 months, Pops Popcorn every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CMC Field Guide | Pops Popcorn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CMC Rescue, Inc. | GrubMarket, Inc |
In-app purchases
CMC Field Guide
No in-app purchases
Pops Popcorn
No in-app purchases
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