Comparison

CastLink vs PopCorn Series

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

Head to head
About

CastLink

Discover connections between actors and movies. Find shared films for two actors or common cast members for two titles. Play a game to explore the entertainment world's interconnectedness.

Highlights
  • Find common movies between two actors
  • Find common actors between two titles
  • Play Six Degrees from Kevin Bacon
  • Generate shareable links
  • Fast search, no account needed
  • Ad-free experience
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Search two actors to find the movies and shows they have both appeared in. Search two titles to find the actors they share. Or play Six Degrees from Kevin Bacon and see how closely connected the entertainment world really is. Whether you are settling an argument, following a cast rabbit hole, or just exploring for fun, CastLink makes it fast and easy to uncover shared connections across film and television. Features: • Find common movies and shows between two actors • Find common actors between two movies or shows • Play Six Degrees from Kevin Bacon • Generate shareable links for search results • Fast, simple search with no account required • Clean, focused experience with no ads CastLink is built for movie fans, TV fans, trivia lovers, and anyone who enjoys exploring the connections behind the cast. This product uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.

About

PopCorn Series

Features
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Never miss a new episode again! Popcorn Series is the ultimate TV show tracker and episode calendar designed to help you organize your watchlist, track your progress, and get notified when new episodes air. Say goodbye to expensive monthly subscriptions: enjoy core features for free or unlock the full experience forever with a simple, ONE-TIME lifetime purchase. KEY FEATURES: COMPLETE WATCHLIST MANAGEMENT • Organize your shows by Watching, Up Next, Completed, or Dropped. • Track your exact progress season by season, episode by episode. REAL-TIME EPISODE ALERTS • Get instant push notifications as soon as new episodes air. • Never lose track of mid-season returns or get spoiled again. TV SHOW CALENDAR & SCHEDULE • View your personalized schedule of upcoming air dates. • See what’s airing today, this week, or coming up later this season. RATE & REVIEW EPISODES • Rate individual episodes right after watching. • Keep a history of your favorite TV moments and seasons. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS • 100% free core features. • No recurring monthly or annual fees. One single lifetime purchase unlocks everything permanently! Whether you're binge-watching a new drama or keeping up with weekly releases, Popcorn Series is your ultimate show tracking companion. Download Popcorn Series today and take full control of your watchlist! TERMS & PRIVACY By downloading and using Popcorn Series, you agree to Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA) and our Terms of Use. • Standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://popcorn-serie-website.vercel.app/

Screenshots

PopCorn Series4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CastLink at none against PopCorn Series's 1. PopCorn Series's advantage is device support. 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. PopCorn Series sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CastLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
CastLink versus PopCorn Series: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastLinkPopCorn Series
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB57 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperWilliam WardMickael Lamotte

In-app purchases

None

CastLink

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PopCorn Series

One-time1
  • PopCorn Premium$5.99

Questions

Is CastLink free?
CastLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PopCorn Series free?
PopCorn Series is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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