Co vs Popcorn Machine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Co
Your essential guide to events at the UK's largest entertainment arena. Access mobile tickets, discover food and drink options, navigate the venue, and get the latest event updates. Plan your visit with travel and parking info, and unlock exclusive experiences.
- Mobile ticket access and scanning
- Food and drink discovery
- Venue navigation and facility finder
- Live travel and parking updates
- Exclusive experiences and merchandise
- Event information and show announcements
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Your event starts before the lights go down. The Co-op Live app is your essential companion for every event at Co-op Live, the UK's largest entertainment arena. Whether you're coming for a huge live music show, comedy, sport or a one-of-a-kind event, everything you need is right here. Access and scan your mobile tickets for fast, paperless entry. Simply sign in with the email address used to book and your tickets will usually appear a few days before your event. You can also transfer tickets to friends and family right up until showtime. Your new Co-op Live account puts you in control. Link third-party ticketing accounts, including Ticketmaster, to view and manage your tickets in one place. If you've purchased tickets, simply connect your account during setup or via Third-Party Accounts in the app to access your tickets. Plan your visit before you arrive. Check travel information, get event updates and explore our interactive venue map to find food and drink outlets, merchandise stands, toilets, entrances, exits and key facilities around the arena. Want to know exactly where you'll be sitting? View your seat in the app before your event and get a closer look at your view ahead of the big night. Looking to make even more of your visit? Buy premium tickets directly in the app, unlock exclusive experiences and be first to hear about new shows, presales and special offers. You can also pre-order official merchandise and book lockers exclusively through the app, helping you spend less time queueing and more time enjoying the show. Stay in the know with personalised push notifications and in-app updates, so you never miss important information before, during or after your event. From mobile tickets and seat views to venue maps, merchandise and event updates, the Co-op Live app helps you get more from every visit. Download the Co-op Live app now and bring your event day plans, tickets and exclusive extras together in one place. Please note: This app is for Co-op Live, the arena in Manchester. For Co-op presale access, please visit the Co-op Membership app.
Popcorn Machine
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Turn your device into a popcorn machine with Popcorn Machine Simulator! Every interaction pops with fun: - Tap or shake to generate popcorn, complete with realistic popping sounds. - Double-tap to fill the machine instantly. - Pour out your popcorn. - Customise backgrounds – keep it classic, go black, or even use your own home screen to create a playful illusion. - Magic trick mode – drag popcorn off the top of the screen to make it vanish, perfect for surprising friends. This app is all fun, no fuss: - No ads - No subscriptions - Lowest price tier available More features will be added over time, such as a liquid simulator! Enjoy a quirky, pocket-sized popcorn experience anywhere you go!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Co at Free against Popcorn Machine's $0.99. Popcorn Machine's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Co is free to download; Popcorn Machine costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Co ships an update every 7 months, Popcorn Machine every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Co | Popcorn Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 3.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eastlands Arena Ltd | Declan Land |
Bugs and requests
Co
Reported bugs
48 issues- Login loops
- Tickets not showing
- App crashes on launch
- App signs users out unexpectedly
- Transferred tickets not appearing
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- Password reset issues
- Verification failures
- App gets stuck
- App fails to connect to Ticketmaster
- App believes connection is dodgy
- Ticket transfer screen blank
- Error messages during ticket transfer
- Account suspended
- Cannot contact support
- App hangs during loading
- Tickets not pulling through after verification
- Chat support times out
- App suspends account
- Cannot unblock suspended account
- App redirects to white page
- App shows incorrect password
- App detects unusual network activity
- App suspends browsing activity
- App accuses users of being bots
- App doesn't load to Ticketmaster
- Tickets not showing after transfer
- App requires constant logging in
- App doesn't allow adding tickets to Apple Wallet
- App won't link to Ticketmaster account
- App gives error messages
- App cannot access tickets
- App won't allow login
- App shows identical tickets to Ticketmaster
- App asks to download to Apple Wallet unnecessarily
- App won't let me log in
- App shows error code for tickets
- App is clunky and buggy
- App has poor color scheme and layout
- App links to website with cookie acceptance on every page
- App is clunky to use
- App is not well thought out
- App shows no tickets
- App doesn't work at venue
- App requires frequent password resets
- App is slow to load
- App is not necessary
- App is a waste of time
- App is a waste of storage
Requested features
9 requests- Allow direct Ticketmaster app usage
- Improve Ticketmaster integration
- Fix login loops
- Allow direct PDF ticket access
- Simplify ticket transfer process
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- Improve app stability
- Reduce login frequency
- Allow direct ticket purchase on venue app
- Stop sending irrelevant notifications
Popcorn Machine
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Co
No in-app purchases
Popcorn Machine
No in-app purchases









