# Popcorn Inc vs Shoot Balls Run

The clearest difference is rating: Popcorn Inc at 4.6 against Shoot Balls Run's 2.8. Popcorn Inc also leads on ratings volume (266 vs 10). Shoot Balls Run's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Popcorn Inc sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Shoot Balls Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Popcorn Inc holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Popcorn Inc has 266 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Popcorn Inc's written reviews are positive against 12% of Shoot Balls Run's.

Popcorn Inc ships an update every 2 weeks, Shoot Balls Run every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popcorn Inc | Shoot Balls Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-inc/id6450912365/reviews)** | [2.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-balls-run/id6467386255/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **266** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **14.3% of reviews** | 11.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 253 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MondayOFF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448226898) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Popcorn Inc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-inc/id6450912365)

Engage in a simple yet challenging idle game where you fill a machine and progress through stages. This casual runner is perfect for short bursts of play during your free time.

**Highlights:** Idle game mechanics, Simple touch controls, Casual runner gameplay, Progressive stage system, Short play sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| UpgradePack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| CleanPack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


### Shoot Balls Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-balls-run/id6467386255)

Experience the thrill of a 3-point shooting game where you run towards the finish line. Navigate through gates to shoot multiple balls simultaneously and speed up to fill your progress bar for a higher score.

**Highlights:** 3-point shooting gameplay, Endless runner mechanics, Triple gates for multi-ball shots, Speed boost for progress bar, High score chasing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Money | $0.99 | one-time |
| 400 Money + 5 Skip It | $0.99 | one-time |
| 400 Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Skip It | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Money | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2.000 Money + 25 Skip It | $9.99 | one-time |
| Double Shooter Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle (No Ads) | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Excessive ads
- 💰 Overpriced in-app purchases
- 💸 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 📉 Slow progression
- 💸 Poor in-game economy

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Lost in-app purchases
- 🐛 Account wiped after update
- 🐛 Game crashes
- 🐛 Upgrades not working
- 🐛 Freezes when not buying upgrades

**Requested features**

- Fix in-app purchase issues
- Improve in-game economy
- Balance upgrade costs
- Make progression easier


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popcorn Inc free?

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

### Is Shoot Balls Run free?

Shoot Balls Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Popcorn Inc or Shoot Balls Run?

Popcorn Inc is rated higher. Popcorn Inc averages 4.6 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while Shoot Balls Run averages 2.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do Popcorn Inc or Shoot Balls Run have ads?

Popcorn Inc shows ads; Shoot Balls Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Popcorn Inc or Shoot Balls Run?

Popcorn Inc ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shoot Balls Run every 11 days. Most recently, Popcorn Inc was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shoot Balls Run 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.*