# Popcorn Hands vs Mr Autofire

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mr Autofire at 58% against Popcorn Hands's 0%. Mr Autofire also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Popcorn Hands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mr Autofire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Popcorn Hands asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mr Autofire holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mr Autofire has 28K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Popcorn Hands's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mr Autofire's.

Popcorn Hands ships an update every 4 months, Mr Autofire weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popcorn Hands | Mr Autofire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-hands/id495469964/reviews) | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-autofire/id1483457500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **58.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#164** |
| Size | 15 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +9 |
| Developer | [Masakazu Yonehara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339210794) | [Lightheart Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483457499) |

## What reviewers say

### Popcorn Hands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-hands/id495469964)

Engage in a unique popcorn-themed action and shooting minigame. Tap to launch kernels, heat them up, and flick finished popcorn into cups. Aim for high scores and collect 16 rank titles to become a popcorn master.

**Highlights:** Tap to launch corn kernels, Heat and pop kernels in a pan, Flick popcorn into cups, Collect 16 rank titles, Aim for high scores, Collect letters for bonus coins

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mr Autofire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-autofire/id1483457500)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Blast through alien hordes in a retro 2D platformer shooter. Rampage through levels, unlock new worlds, and acquire powerful weapons and gear. Become the ultimate defender against monstrous invaders.

**Highlights:** 2D platformer shooter gameplay, Endless alien hordes, Level progression, Unlock new worlds, Weapon and gear upgrades, Perk system

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack XS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack S | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack M | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack L | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Battle Pass | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging but fair
- 🎨 Colorful graphics
- 💡 Diverse character and weapon options
- 🕹️ Smooth controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive level grind
- 🏆 Unbalanced progression system
- 💰 Aggressive monetization
- 🕰️ Slow energy regeneration
- 🐛 Buggy ad implementation

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on level load
- Ads freezing the game
- Inconsistent save/load behavior

**Requested features**

- Endless mode or more level variety
- Improved character/gear progression
- Reduced energy system limitations
- More generous rewards for free players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popcorn Hands free?

Popcorn Hands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mr Autofire free?

Mr Autofire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Popcorn Hands or Mr Autofire?

Mr Autofire is rated higher. Popcorn Hands averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mr Autofire averages 4.8 from 28K ratings.

### Do Popcorn Hands or Mr Autofire have ads?

Both Popcorn Hands and Mr Autofire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Popcorn Hands or Mr Autofire?

Popcorn Hands ships an update every 4 months, and Mr Autofire weekly. Most recently, Popcorn Hands was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mr Autofire on October 28, 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.*