# Popcorn Hands vs Popcorn Brothers

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popcorn Hands | Popcorn Brothers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-hands/id495469964/reviews) | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-brothers/id1601073417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **24.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 381 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masakazu Yonehara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339210794) | [USAYA Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/730035487) |

## 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


### Popcorn Brothers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-brothers/id1601073417)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*