Comparison

Popcorn DB vs TikFun

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

Head to head
About

Popcorn DB

Features
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PopcornDB - Movie & TV Tracker The smartest way to track every movie and TV show you have ever watched, and discover what to watch next. YOUR PERSONAL MOVIE LIBRARY Keep your entire viewing history in one beautiful place. PopcornDB lets you instantly organize any title into three powerful lists: Watched: log every movie and show you have seen Watchlist: never forget what you want to watch next Liked: save your all-time favorites forever Search, filter, and sort your library by rating, release year, or date added. Your collection, your way. SEARCH MILLIONS OF TITLES Instant search across millions of movies and TV shows Detailed info including cast, genre, runtime, and release year TMDB community ratings on every title Browse movies and series separately with one tap A SOCIAL NETWORK FOR FILM LOVERS PopcornDB is more than a tracker. It is a community built around the love of cinema. Follow friends and family to see what they are watching Visit anyone's public profile and explore their full library Search for friends by name or email in seconds Get natural recommendations by seeing what your network loves Build your cinema identity with a fully customizable profile NEVER LOSE YOUR COLLECTION Automatic cloud sync keeps your library safe forever Sign in on a new iPhone and your entire collection is instantly restored Full offline support: your library works without any internet connection Smart background sync keeps changes updated across all your devices DESIGNED FOR MOVIE LOVERS Stunning dark cinema-inspired interface Smooth and fluid animations throughout Custom avatar, display name, and personal bio on your profile Lightweight and optimized for all iPhone and iPad screen sizes Battery efficient and built with performance in mind PRIVATE AND SECURE Sign in safely with Sign in with Apple or Google Choose a public or private profile Zero ads. Zero tracking. Zero subscriptions. Only your movie lists are stored, nothing else ever. PERFECT FOR Movie buffs who want to log every film they watch TV show fans tracking series across multiple platforms Friends who love sharing recommendations with each other Anyone who is tired of forgetting what they have already watched PopcornDB is completely free to download with no hidden fees, no ads, and no paywalls. Just a clean and powerful movie tracking experience built for people who truly love film. Download PopcornDB today and start building your cinema legacy. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Powered by TMDB - The Movie Database.

About

TikFun

Experience interactive short dramas where your choices shape the narrative and lead to unique endings. Explore a wide variety of genres, all optimized for vertical mobile viewing.

Highlights
  • Immersive interactive experience
  • Protagonist role in stories
  • Choices rewrite plot
  • Vast selection of short dramas
  • Continuously updated genres
  • Optimized for vertical screen
Features
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Your story, you decide. TikFun is an immersive interactive short drama app. In each short drama, you will face choices at key moments — different choices lead to completely different endings. 【Immersive interactive experience】 No longer a bystander, but the protagonist of the story. Every choice rewrites the plot. 【Vast selection of short dramas】 Romance, revenge, suspense… Various types of interactive short dramas are continuously updated. 【Optimised for vertical screen, watch anytime】 Designed for mobile vertical screens, enjoy captivating stories during commuting or lunch breaks anytime. Download TikFun and start your story.

Screenshots

Popcorn DB4 screens
TikFun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Popcorn DB at none against TikFun's 5. TikFun's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TikFun sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Popcorn DB asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Popcorn DB ships an update every 5 days, TikFun every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Popcorn DB versus TikFun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopcorn DBTikFun
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperXanroidGuangzhou Kefeng Information Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Popcorn DB

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

TikFun

One-time5
  • TikFun 0.99 Points Recharge$0.99
  • TikFun 4.99 Points Recharge$4.99
  • TikFun 9.99 Points Recharge$9.99
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  • TikFun 19.99 Points Recharge$19.99
  • TikFun 99.99 Points Recharge$99.99

Questions

Is Popcorn DB free?
Popcorn DB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TikFun free?
TikFun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Popcorn DB or TikFun have ads?
Neither Popcorn DB nor TikFun shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Popcorn DB or TikFun?
Popcorn DB ships an update every 5 days, and TikFun every 6 days. Most recently, Popcorn DB was updated on November 9, 2026 and TikFun on October 31, 2026.

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