# Happy Fall vs Popcorn Chef 2

The clearest difference is ads: Happy Fall at none against Popcorn Chef 2's shown. Happy Fall also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Popcorn Chef 2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Fall sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Popcorn Chef 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Popcorn Chef 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125 and 209 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Happy Fall's written reviews are positive against 79% of Popcorn Chef 2's.

Happy Fall ships an update every 3 months, Popcorn Chef 2 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Fall | Popcorn Chef 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-fall-fall-down/id567752016/reviews) | **[4.4 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-chef-2/id1034063482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 125 | **209** |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Retro Dreamer](https://appshunter.io/developer/338887318) | [Ramsay Amarin](https://appshunter.io/developer/670749124) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Fall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-fall-fall-down/id567752016)

Guide adorable characters on a safe descent between platforms in an endless arcade challenge. Dodge enemies and utilize a variety of power-ups to aid your journey. Collect coins to unlock new characters and enhance your abilities.

**Highlights:** Endless falling gameplay, Platform navigation, Enemy avoidance, Power-up system, Character collection, Coin collection

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Regular Gold Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Cute and colorful graphics
- 💯 Great for passing time
- 🤩 Nostalgic for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Shop/store not working properly
- 🤯 Difficult to progress without upgrades
- 😒 Slow gameplay
- 🤔 Lack of instructions/tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- Black shapes/crop effect in the shop/store
- Game freezing or not responding
- Inconsistent score/progress saving
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More characters and customization options
- Bug fixes for the shop/store
- Ability to reset/restart the game
- Pause button and sound/music controls


### Popcorn Chef 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-chef-2/id1034063482)

Experience the original popcorn cooking simulator. Enjoy fun and addictive gameplay with various popcorn flavors, unique music, and unlockable cooking pots. Challenge friends in exciting 1v1 multiplayer matches.

**Highlights:** Popcorn cooking simulation, Multiple popcorn flavors, Unlockable cooking pots, 1v1 Multiplayer mode, Unique music and effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Breakfast | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice cream | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sketchy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cupcakes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Taco | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dogs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertisements | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- ✨ Cute and kawaii design
- 💯 Great time killer
- 🤩 Simple yet engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Commercialized feel
- 👎 Lost original charm
- 💸 Difficult to earn coins
- 😩 Annoying ads
- 💔 Ruined by updates

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not available
- Button for removing ads not working
- Game freezes
- Randomly expands and moves during play
- Loses progress after update

**Requested features**

- Bring back old version
- Option for old and new game versions
- Easier way to get coins
- Fix bugs and improve gameplay
- Add gross popcorn skins


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy Fall free?

Happy Fall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Popcorn Chef 2 free?

Popcorn Chef 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Happy Fall or Popcorn Chef 2?

Popcorn Chef 2 is rated higher. Happy Fall averages 4.1 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Popcorn Chef 2 averages 4.4 from 209 ratings.

### Do Happy Fall or Popcorn Chef 2 have ads?

Popcorn Chef 2 shows ads; Happy Fall does not.

### Which is updated more often, Happy Fall or Popcorn Chef 2?

Happy Fall ships an update every 3 months, and Popcorn Chef 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Happy Fall was updated on October 7, 2026 and Popcorn Chef 2 on October 8, 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.*