# Microtrip vs Popcorn Chef 2

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microtrip | Popcorn Chef 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (904 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microtrip/id770177884/reviews)** | [4.4 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-chef-2/id1034063482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **904** | 209 |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 78.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Triple Trip Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/502302124) | [Ramsay Amarin](https://appshunter.io/developer/670749124) |

## What reviewers say

### Microtrip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microtrip/id770177884)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Getting stuck in level geometry
- Inconsistent high score tracking

**Requested features**

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


### Popcorn Chef 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-chef-2/id1034063482)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Breakfast | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice cream | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sketchy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cupcakes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Taco | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dogs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertisements | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not available
- Button for removing ads not working
- Game freezes
- Randomly expands and moves during play
- Loses progress after update

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*