# Popcorn Hands vs The Branch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Branch at 43% against Popcorn Hands's 0%. The Branch also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Popcorn Hands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Branch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Popcorn Hands asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Branch holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Branch has 250 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 43% of The Branch's.

Popcorn Hands ships an update every 3 months, The Branch monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popcorn Hands | The Branch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-hands/id495469964/reviews) | **[4.0 (250 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-branch/id985663365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **250** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **43.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masakazu Yonehara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339210794) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## 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

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Branch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-branch/id985663365)

Tap to rotate the world and keep a character from falling. Collect gems to unlock new characters and aim for higher scores. A simple yet engaging arcade-style game.

**Highlights:** Rotate the world, Keep character safe, Achieve high scores, Collect gems, Unlock new characters

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great game
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive
- 💎 Challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🛑 Unresponsive controls
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Ads interrupt gameplay
- Inconsistent branch behavior

**Requested features**

- Add more character options
- Improve branch spawning algorithm
- Allow changing direction without purple gems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popcorn Hands free?

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

### Is The Branch free?

The Branch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Popcorn Hands or The Branch?

The Branch is rated higher. Popcorn Hands averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while The Branch averages 4.0 from 250 ratings.

### Do Popcorn Hands or The Branch have ads?

Popcorn Hands shows ads; The Branch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Popcorn Hands or The Branch?

Popcorn Hands ships an update every 3 months, and The Branch monthly. Most recently, Popcorn Hands was updated on October 15, 2026 and The Branch on October 17, 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.*