# Popcorn Maker! Food Making App vs Microwave Simulator 3D Timer

The clearest difference is price: Popcorn Maker! Food Making App at Free against Microwave Simulator 3D Timer's $5.99. Popcorn Maker! Food Making App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Popcorn Maker! Food Making App is free to download; Microwave Simulator 3D Timer costs $5.99 up front. Popcorn Maker! Food Making App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Microwave Simulator 3D Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Popcorn Maker! Food Making App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Popcorn Maker! Food Making App has 1.5K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Popcorn Maker! Food Making App's written reviews are positive against 86% of Microwave Simulator 3D Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Popcorn Maker! Food Making App ships an update weekly, Microwave Simulator 3D Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popcorn Maker! Food Making App | Microwave Simulator 3D Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-maker-food-making-app/id583726490/reviews)** | [4.1 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microwave-simulator-3d-timer/id1213829792/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bluebear Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522548950) | [Vector Labs Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1213774149) |

## What reviewers say

### Popcorn Maker! Food Making App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-maker-food-making-app/id583726490)

Create your own popcorn from scratch, just like at the movies. Choose kernels, add flavors, candy coatings, and decorations for a fun, edible treat. Perfect for a virtual movie night.

**Highlights:** Make popcorn from scratch, Use a virtual popcorn maker, Choose movie-style buckets, Add candy sugar coatings, Decorate your popcorn, Add melted butter and sweets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Food Pass | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Bluebear FoodPass Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Bluebear FoodPass Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Bluebear FoodPass Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Bluebear FoodPass Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Extras Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Popcorn Buckets Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Candy Sugars Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs & Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bluebear FoodPass Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Realistic popcorn-making experience
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Variety of flavors and customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked content requires payment
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 💡 Limited gameplay or activities

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Freezing or lagging on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn unlocked content instead of paying
- More food-making games (e.g., burgers, ice cream, cookies)
- Multiplayer or social features
- Improved graphics or animations


### Microwave Simulator 3D Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microwave-simulator-3d-timer/id1213829792)

Safely experiment with virtual microwave cooking, from burgers to pizza. Watch exciting reactions like fizzing, sparkling, and explosions. Master chef simulation allows grilling chicken, baking bread, and more with adjustable timers.

**Highlights:** Virtual microwave experiments, Safe cooking simulation, Variety of food items, Explosion and reaction effects, Pizza recipes, Grilling and baking simulation

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoveAds | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popcorn Maker! Food Making App free?

Popcorn Maker! Food Making App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Microwave Simulator 3D Timer free?

Microwave Simulator 3D Timer costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Popcorn Maker! Food Making App or Microwave Simulator 3D Timer?

Popcorn Maker! Food Making App is rated higher. Popcorn Maker! Food Making App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Microwave Simulator 3D Timer averages 4.1 from 42 ratings.

### Do Popcorn Maker! Food Making App or Microwave Simulator 3D Timer have ads?

Microwave Simulator 3D Timer shows ads; Popcorn Maker! Food Making App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Popcorn Maker! Food Making App or Microwave Simulator 3D Timer?

Popcorn Maker! Food Making App ships an update weekly, and Microwave Simulator 3D Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Popcorn Maker! Food Making App was updated on October 17, 2026 and Microwave Simulator 3D Timer on October 15, 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.*