# Happy Burger vs Popcorn Chef 2

The clearest difference is ads: Happy Burger at none against Popcorn Chef 2's shown. Happy Burger also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Popcorn Chef 2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Burger sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Popcorn Chef 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Popcorn Chef 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 207 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Happy Burger's written reviews are positive against 79% of Popcorn Chef 2's.

Happy Burger ships an update every 6 months, Popcorn Chef 2 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Burger | Popcorn Chef 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-burger/id917694111/reviews) | **[4.4 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-chef-2/id1034063482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 96 | **207** |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Retro Dreamer](https://appshunter.io/developer/338887318) | [Ramsay Amarin](https://appshunter.io/developer/670749124) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Burger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-burger/id917694111)

Bounce through a sky-high adventure collecting gold and accessories. Tap to jump, hold for a longer leap, and navigate exciting obstacles in this endless fun game.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump, Hold for longer jumps, Collect gold, Unlock accessories, Endless gameplay, Exciting obstacles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Extremely fun and addictive
- 🍔 Thematic and enjoyable
- 💖 Very cute and adorable characters
- 👍 Great for passing time
- ✨ Good game with cute outfits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Impossible jumps and obstacles
- 💸 Power-ups not available for purchase
- 😩 Annoying ads and pop-ups
- 😵 Rigged game mechanics
- 🔊 Annoying death sound

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes after update
- Tapping on ads to jump
- Bugs in general
- Jumping over obstacles but still landing on them

**Requested features**

- Remove ads option
- More accessories/outfits
- Make game less tilted
- New updates and features
- Happy fries game


### 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 Happy Burger free?

Happy Burger 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, Happy Burger or Popcorn Chef 2?

Popcorn Chef 2 is rated higher. Happy Burger averages 4.1 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Popcorn Chef 2 averages 4.4 from 207 ratings.

### Do Happy Burger or Popcorn Chef 2 have ads?

Popcorn Chef 2 shows ads; Happy Burger does not.

### Which is updated more often, Happy Burger or Popcorn Chef 2?

Happy Burger ships an update every 6 months, and Popcorn Chef 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Happy Burger was updated on October 24, 2026 and Popcorn Chef 2 on October 24, 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.*