Because Popcorn Time facilitates the streaming of pirated content, it has never been allowed on the official Apple App Store. This led developers into a perpetual "cat and mouse" game with Apple’s security teams.
Here's Why The 'Netflix For Pirated Movies' Is Probably Illegal
Popcorn Time for iOS represents a significant moment in the history of mobile media, famously dubbed the "Netflix for pirated movies". It bridged the gap between complex peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing and the high-end user experience expected from Apple's ecosystem. The "Cat and Mouse" Battle with Apple