Comparison

Absolute Popcorn vs Poster Detective

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Absolute Popcorn

Test your film and TV knowledge with this trivia game. Play solo or challenge friends across five unique mini-games. Earn currency to climb leaderboards and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • Movie and TV trivia
  • Five unique mini-games
  • Solo and multiplayer modes
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Over 10,000 questions
  • Image recognition challenges
Features
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Think you really know movies and TV shows ? Put your knowledge to the test with Absolute Popcorn, the ultimate movie & TV trivia game to play solo or challenge your friends! Whether you're a movie buff, a binge-watcher or just a casual Sunday-night viewer, get ready to test your knowledge, challenge your friends and enjoy an addictive experience. More than 10,000 questions including movies and TV shows from your country, and 5,000 images are waiting for you! 5 mini-game, zero boredom The original : A timeless multiple-choice quiz, a ticking clock and pressure rising with every second. Show what you know — quickly and accurately. The odd one : Six answers appear, but one does not belong. Can you spot it before time runs out? It looks simple, but it is much trickier than it seems. The still : How many images do you need to recognize a movie or TV show? Reveal up to six pictures. The sooner you guess, the bigger your reward. In focus : A blurry image gradually becomes clear. Guess the movie before it reaches full clarity. Trust your instincts, your memory and your eye for detail. The 6 degrees : Inspired by the famous six degrees of separation theory. Connect two actors or actresses through movies and TV shows they share, using no more than six links. In Hardcore Mode, you must also name the title connecting each pair. The ultimate challenge for movie lovers. Play solo or challenge your friends Improve at your own pace in solo mode Compete against friends or players from around the world Play alone, with family, with friends or against everyone Who will come out on top? No points here. Only Pops Earn Pops — the currency of movie lovers — after every match. Climb the leaderboards, improve your statistics and unlock exclusive badges as you progress. Aim for the ultimate achievement: the legendary “Absolute Cinema” rank. With Hollywood blockbusters, timeless classics, indie gems, cult TV shows, anime and more, the world of movies and television is enormous — and Absolute Popcorn never stops exploring it. Why you'll love it Easy to learn Five unique mini-games Fast solo and multiplayer matches Personalized statistics Global and game-specific leaderboards Download Absolute Popcorn and find out how well you really know movies and TV shows. Created with passion. Played with obsession. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Poster Detective

Features
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Think you know movies? Guess the movie or TV show from its poster, with the title and cast names removed. Poster Detective is a movie trivia game with a visual twist. Recognize the artwork, remember the story, and see how many titles you can name before time runs out. From a familiar silhouette to an unforgettable scene, every poster gives you a new clue. A MOVIE QUIZ WITH A TWIST No typing or multiple-choice answers. Make your guess, reveal the title, and tap Got It if you were right. Stuck on a poster? Skip ahead and keep the round moving. It's a quick, satisfying challenge for film fans and binge-watchers alike. HOW TO PLAY • Choose a movie or TV show poster pack. • Study the artwork and guess the title. • Reveal the answer to check your guess. • Tap Got It to score, or skip to the next poster. • Race the clock and try to beat your personal best. FIND YOUR FAVORITE CATEGORY Test your cinema knowledge across movie and TV trivia packs: • All-time favorites • Animated movies and TV shows • Horror • Superheroes • '90s favorites • 2000s movies and series PLAY A QUICK ROUND OR MAKE IT MOVIE NIGHT Start with a 60-second challenge, or adjust the game duration in Settings for a longer round. Play solo to chase your high score, or pass your phone around and see who recognizes the next poster first. TRY IT FOR FREE Get a feel for the game with a free five-poster preview. Unlock unlimited rounds across every movie and TV poster pack with a weekly or yearly subscription. A one-time lifetime unlock is also offered in the app. Ready to put your movie memory to the test? Your next case is one poster away. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://mars6.xyz/poster-detective-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://mars6.xyz/poster-detective-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Absolute Popcorn4 screens
Poster Detective4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Absolute Popcorn at none against Poster Detective's 3. Absolute Popcorn also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Poster Detective's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Poster Detective sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Absolute Popcorn asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Absolute Popcorn ships an update every 2 days, Poster Detective every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Absolute Popcorn versus Poster Detective: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsolute PopcornPoster Detective
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiming Corporationbalboadev

In-app purchases

None

Absolute Popcorn

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Poster Detective

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time$14.99

Questions

Is Absolute Popcorn free?
Absolute Popcorn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Poster Detective free?
Poster Detective is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Absolute Popcorn or Poster Detective have ads?
Absolute Popcorn shows ads; Poster Detective does not.
Which is updated more often, Absolute Popcorn or Poster Detective?
Absolute Popcorn ships an update every 2 days, and Poster Detective every 3 weeks. Most recently, Absolute Popcorn was updated on October 20, 2026 and Poster Detective on October 31, 2026.

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