Comparison

Microtrip vs Popcorn Chef 2

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

Head to head
About

Microtrip

Navigate a creature's body in this physics-based arcade game. Dodge monsters, eat cells to survive, and collect power-ups. Its procedurally generated levels offer endless replayability and a unique challenge.

Highlights
  • Soft-body physics
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Power-up pills
  • Tilt or touch controls
  • Smooth 60fps graphics
Features
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"Simple, squashy and with plenty of just-one-more-go addictiveness." – The Guardian "Microtrip is a simple, cheerful little physics-based arcade game" – 148apps "Microtrip Adds Science Into Fun Gameplay" – Cult of Mac "it’s proving to be quite a fun inclusion on my iPhone." – AppAdvice Microtrip is a physics arcade game set inside the body of a strange creature. Its unique soft-body physics and the procedural generated levels make the game different and challenging every time you play. The goal is simple: go as deep as possible. For completing such a task you need to dodge the monsters as well as eating the white cells that are keeping you alive. The game is punctuated by special pills that give the blob a weird yet amazing power. How far can you go? Packed with cool features: - Realistic soft-body physics - Smooth graphics at 60fps - Two control schemes: tilt or touch - Awesome super bonus pills - Procedurally generated levels

About

Popcorn Chef 2

Experience the original popcorn cooking simulator. Enjoy fun and addictive gameplay with various popcorn flavors, unique music, and unlockable cooking pots. Challenge friends in exciting 1v1 multiplayer matches.

Highlights
  • Popcorn cooking simulation
  • Multiple popcorn flavors
  • Unlockable cooking pots
  • 1v1 Multiplayer mode
  • Unique music and effects
Features
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The original popcorn cooking simulator! • Fun and addictive gameplay • Easy to learn, fun to master • Different flavors of popcorn with unique music and effects • Original cooking pots, unlocked as you progress • 1v1 Multiplayer This is the game that will have you craving for a real pot of popcorn every time you play!

Screenshots

Microtrip4 screens
Popcorn Chef 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Popcorn Chef 2 at every 2 weeks against Microtrip's every 3 months. Microtrip's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 79%) and ratings volume (904 vs 209). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Microtrip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Popcorn Chef 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Microtrip against 4.4 for Popcorn Chef 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 904 and 209 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Microtrip's written reviews are positive against 79% of Popcorn Chef 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microtrip ships an update every 3 months, Popcorn Chef 2 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Microtrip versus Popcorn Chef 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrotripPopcorn Chef 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (904 ratings) — better4.4 (209 ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better78.7% of reviews
Number of ratings904 — better209
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB198 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTriple Trip StudioRamsay Amarin

Customer experience

Microtrip

All ratings904 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews377 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative7.4%

Popcorn Chef 2

All ratings209 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral6.6%
Negative14.8%

User reviews

Microtrip

From 904 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Cute and fun game
  • 🎨 Smooth and colorful graphics
  • 🎶 Enjoyable music
  • 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay
  • 🏆 Addictive and challenging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🕹️ Awkward controls
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🕰️ Levels too difficult to progress

Popcorn Chef 2

From 209 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😍 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and entertaining
  • ✨ Cute and kawaii design
  • 💯 Great time killer
  • 🤩 Simple yet engaging

Room to improve

  • 😠 Commercialized feel
  • 👎 Lost original charm
  • 💸 Difficult to earn coins
  • 😩 Annoying ads
  • 💔 Ruined by updates

Bugs and requests

Microtrip

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Getting stuck in level geometry
  • Inconsistent high score tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to customize character
  • More power-ups and upgrades
  • Additional game modes
  • Improved collision detection

Popcorn Chef 2

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Ads not available
  • Button for removing ads not working
  • Game freezes
  • Randomly expands and moves during play
  • Loses progress after update
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  • Constant freezing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring back old version
  • Option for old and new game versions
  • Easier way to get coins
  • Fix bugs and improve gameplay
  • Add gross popcorn skins

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Microtrip

One-time1
  • Remove AdsFree
11 purchases

Popcorn Chef 2

One-time11
  • Breakfast$0.99
  • Ice cream$0.99
  • Cats$0.99
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  • Sketchy$0.99
  • Cupcakes$0.99
  • Taco$0.99
  • Dogs$0.99
  • Gold$0.99
  • 300 Coins$0.99
  • Premium$1.99
  • Remove Advertisements$3.99

Questions

Is Microtrip free?
Microtrip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Popcorn Chef 2 free?
Popcorn Chef 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Microtrip or Popcorn Chef 2?
Microtrip is rated higher. Microtrip averages 4.5 out of 5 from 904 ratings, while Popcorn Chef 2 averages 4.4 from 209 ratings.
Do Microtrip or Popcorn Chef 2 have ads?
Both Microtrip and Popcorn Chef 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Microtrip or Popcorn Chef 2?
Microtrip ships an update every 3 months, and Popcorn Chef 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Microtrip was updated on September 22, 2026 and Popcorn Chef 2 on September 30, 2026.

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