Comparison

Popcorn Hands vs Popcorn Brothers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Popcorn Hands

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
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Presenting a brand-new game genre: a popcorn action & shooting minigame! Tap the screen repeatedly to rapidly launch corn kernels into the pan! Collect the 16 rank titles and earn acclaim as a popcorn master! How to Play - Tap the top of the screen to create corn kernels. - As kernels hit the frying pan, they will start to heat up and pop. - Once you run out of kernels or the frying pan becomes full, flick the bottom of the screen to toss the finished popcorn into a cup. - The onscreen popcorn will be cleared out and your kernels replenished, allowing you to start creating popcorn again. - Aim for your best high score and collect new ranks: Let's Popcorn! Shoot for a high score! - Popped kernels give 10 points - Two popcorn pieces hitting in mid-air gives 1 point - Tap the coin or flame-up items for 100 points - Collect popcorn in the paper cup to earn 1 point per piece - Collect the letters released from UFOs to spell P-O-P-C-O-R-N. Once you collect them all, all onscreen popcorn will turn into coins

About

Popcorn Brothers

Manage your own popcorn shop, crafting and selling delicious treats to eager customers. Earn money to unlock achievements, expand your business, and become the ultimate popcorn tycoon. Immerse yourself in addictive simulation gameplay.

Highlights
  • Manage your own popcorn shop
  • Craft and sell popcorn
  • Earn money and unlock achievements
  • Expand your business
  • Engaging simulation gameplay
  • Become a popcorn tycoon
Features
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Step into the world of entrepreneurship and take charge of your very own popcorn shop in Popcorn Brothers! As the owner, it's your job to craft and sell delicious popcorn to eager customers, earning money to unlock new achievements and expand your business. With engaging simulation gameplay and a range of challenges, immerse yourself in the addictive world of popcorn management. Are you ready to become the ultimate popcorn tycoon? Features: Manage your own popcorn shop and attract customers with tasty treats. Earn money to unlock achievements and expand your business. Engaging simulation gameplay that will keep you hooked for hours. Experience the thrill of running a successful popcorn empire. Ready to pop your way to success? Download Popcorn Brothers now and start your popcorn adventure! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS The subscription unlocks premium character, weapon, and removes all pop ads. The subscription price is based on United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Once a subscription is confirmed, it will be charged through your iTunes account. Your subscription will be automatically renewed unless you cancel within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can go to the Settings - 'iTunes Store and App Store' to turn off automatic renewals, but the amount paid in the current subscription phase is not refunded. If you buy a subscription during the free trial period, it will take effect immediately. Privacy Policy: https://csmyii.com/privacy.html Terms Of Service: https://csmyii.com/agreement.html Contact Us: superactionmrhero@126.com

Screenshots

Popcorn Hands4 screens
Popcorn Brothers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Popcorn Brothers at 4.5 against Popcorn Hands's 3.0. Popcorn Brothers also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Popcorn Hands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Popcorn Brothers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Popcorn Hands asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Popcorn Brothers holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Popcorn Brothers has 15 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 24% of Popcorn Brothers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Popcorn Hands ships an update every 4 months, Popcorn Brothers every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Popcorn Hands versus Popcorn Brothers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopcorn HandsPopcorn Brothers
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews24.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB381 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasakazu YoneharaUSAYA Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Popcorn Hands

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Popcorn Brothers

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral21.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive24.1%
Neutral25.9%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Popcorn Hands

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Popcorn Brothers

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly VIP3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly VIP$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Popcorn Hands free?
Popcorn Hands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Popcorn Brothers free?
Popcorn Brothers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Popcorn Hands or Popcorn Brothers?
Popcorn Brothers is rated higher. Popcorn Hands averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Popcorn Brothers averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.
Do Popcorn Hands or Popcorn Brothers have ads?
Both Popcorn Hands and Popcorn Brothers show ads.
Which is updated more often, Popcorn Hands or Popcorn Brothers?
Popcorn Hands ships an update every 4 months, and Popcorn Brothers every 2 months. Most recently, Popcorn Hands was updated on November 4, 2026 and Popcorn Brothers on November 3, 2026.

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