# Eternal Fire — user reviews > 119 indexed App Store user reviews of Eternal Fire by TMSOFT, rated 2.60/5 from 25 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eternal-fire/id337023135/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eternal-fire/id337023135.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 9 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 14 ## What do users think of Eternal Fire? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎉 Free app with no ads or in-app purchases - 🔊 Realistic crackling fire sound effects - 😴 Relaxing and stress-reducing experience - 🎨 Works in both portrait and landscape modes - 🎵 Can play music in background simultaneously - 📱 Lightweight and functional for the price - 🌙 Helps users fall asleep **Cons** - 😞 Major update replaced real fire footage with cheap animation - 🐛 No sound in updated version for many users - 🎬 Very short video loop (2-3 seconds) that's noticeable - 🖼️ Low quality graphics and animation - ⚙️ Settings menu difficult or impossible to access - 🔇 Sound only works when ringer is on (not in silent mode) - 🎥 Animation looks fake and unnatural - 📺 No video output to external displays - ⏱️ No sleep timer functionality - 🔄 Repetitive and gets boring quickly **Commonly reported bugs** - Settings menu unresponsive to screen taps - No sound output in silent mode - App crashes on launch - Landscape orientation doesn't work properly - Audio issues after update - Visible lines/artifacts running through flames - Very low frame rate making animation choppy **Most requested features** - Bring back original real fire footage version - Add sleep timer to auto-stop after set duration - Video output support for TV/external displays - Adjustable flame speed and color controls - Option to add background sounds (crickets, wind, etc.) - iPad-optimized version instead of zoomed iPhone version - Longer, less noticeable video loop - Ability to interact with fire (poke, resize, change colors) - Integration with built-in music player - Brick background option for indoor fireplace look - Landscape mode orientation lock ## Newest reviews (11 of 119) ### 4/5 — Works great *2017-11-28* It works great. I thought it had no sound but that was my stupidity lol. ### 1/5 — Seriously? *2016-10-19* Too bad I even have to give this one star. This is the dumbest fireplace app I've tried. Don't waste your time with it. They should be embarrassed for putting this out there. ### 1/5 — Old version is WAAAY better than Current version *2016-09-09* Old/original version was an awesome app. Fire looked real, and the sound was right on. This new version is like a completely different app. Like someone tried to copy the original version, but missed the mark. It's too CGI. I do not use this app anymore and that's disappointing. If an update were to come with both versions, allowing the user to choose their preferred fire, that would be great. ### 1/5 — Horrible Update! *2016-07-31* What the hell did they do? I can't believe they destroyed one of my favorite apps. The real fire has been replace by a horrible animated (cartoony) fire. Sad. I will miss it. ### 1/5 — Would give ZERO stars if I could *2016-07-11* Absolutely ruined the wonderful little app with this update. I messed up by updating. DO NOT UPDATE if you are reading. What a mess!!!! ### 1/5 — Oops, I updated it... *2016-07-10* I had Eternal fire on every iOS device for many years, & recently got an update. Very disappointed, & I will now be deleting it. ### 1/5 — DONT PUT THE UPDATE ON *2016-07-08, version 1.2* The new graphic is cheesy, the sound doesn't sound like a fire at all, and the log rearranging is lame. I already deleted it from my phone. will try to keep the old one on my iPad and never let it update. Update=Fail ### 1/5 — What the HECK did you do TMSOFT? *2016-07-07* If I could leave negative stars I would. I have had "Eternal Fire" first on my iPod, then on my iPhone - for years. 2009? 2010? I don't even remember any more. Eternal Fire: a nice, relaxing video loop of a fireplace complete with sound. I always treated it as kind of a substitute for the Yule Log. I loved its simplicity and quirky charm. I never received any update notifications for this app...until yesterday. At first, I thought "Wow....an update? After all these years? Cool!" But my curiosity and enthusiasm quickly turned to utter horror when I saw the cheesy - dare I say CRAPPY - animated representation of a fireplace. What were you thinking TMsoft? Were you even thinking? This is the worst update I've ever had the profound displeasure to download. So I deleted your sorry, newly updated, app from my phone and restored the Eternal Fire I know and love. ### 1/5 — Update screwed up my fire! *2016-07-07* I did the update and now I have no sound. I used this every night to sleep. Now I have to buy a new app.... Only makes noise when ringer is on. It used to work on silent. I can't sleep with my ringer on. ### 1/5 — Lame and sad *2013-08-13, version 1.2* Enough said. ### 1/5 — A longer fire required *2013-06-14, version 1.2* I was hoping for a continuous fire and what I got was a 3 second loop over and over. The pops and crackles are nice, but the fire moves so unnaturally when it starts over again :( ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — This is so cool! *2025-07-26* PRESS CANCEL PRESS CANCEL WHAT DO YOU WANT 10/10??? 30/10??? THE VOICES ARE IN THE WALLS ### 1/5 — Dommage *2021-01-12* Pas de son. Il y en avait mais plus rien. ### 1/5 — どうして *2019-02-03* 前のように、ひたすら燃えてるだけの方が良かったと思います。 "作り物"という感じが増して、残念です。 ### 1/5 — This app is a virus Very serious please read *2018-09-01* I think because of all the bad reviews they are trying to destroy people’s phones with their app ### 1/5 — Bring back the old version please! *2018-05-20* Loved this app for years, but haven't touched it since it's been updated to this chintzy digital fire. It's probably time to delete it off my phone if you're not going to fix it!! ☹️ ### 1/5 — Utter crap *2017-12-13* This animation would have been ridiculous 20 years ago. Today? No excuse for this joke of a bad fireplace scene ### 1/5 — New version stinks *2017-11-27* Do you original version offered several different videos of a fireplace. No it just shows a crappy animation. Definitely not worth keeping. Deleting from my phone. ### 1/5 — Подная *2017-10-03* Скука ### 1/5 — The cat made a better picture in the litter box *2017-01-23* I had the old version and I want it back. Why did you have to F it up with this BS that not even a two year old would like? Did you lose a major bet? Or maybe a court case with the original developer? Or was it designed by a two year old using a Comodore and an Etch a sketch? Come on folks... Get it together and bring back the old style. One star is the lowest I could rate this. Now I won't be using it because its intellectually demeaning. ### 1/5 — OMG! Please bring back the previous version! *2016-10-24* I have loved this app for years but the latest update replaced the real fire footage with this cheesy animated version. Yuck! Please bring back the previous version! Thanks. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Very relaxing *2021-06-14* The graphics are really real, the sounds made by the fire is also really real and it’s very relaxing. ### 5/5 — Just like my new mix tape *2020-02-21* Xv ### 5/5 — Love it *2016-07-09* New update supports my iPhone6 and Apple TV. Perhaps it could be a little more realistic but the sound is much better now. ### 5/5 — Best fireplace app!!! *2015-11-21, version 1.2* No need to purchase anything. No commercials!! Best app. Does what it says. I highly recommend. ### 5/5 — Year 'Round Fun! *2015-09-25, version 1.2* Relaxing and fun, this is a great, visually relaxing app with stress reducing sound. One of my favorites, and an excellent companion to the White Noise app! ### 5/5 — Awesome for parties *2013-06-02, version 1.2* We wanted to have a bonfire, but we couldn't because of rain, so I downloaded this app. It was a great fund and it was just what I was looking for! ### 5/5 — Really cool! *2013-04-10, version 1.2* Awesome make more videos on next upgrade! ### 5/5 — Love it! *2013-03-30, version 1.2* This app brings our RV camping to a entirely new level. So nice to have this playing when it is raining outside. ### 5/5 — Streifen im Bild? *2013-02-25* Sehe ich nix von (iPod 5G/64GB, iOS 6.1.2). Muß wohl am verwendeten Gerät liegen... Bei mir brennt's einwandfrei. ### 5/5 — Love it😃😃😃 *2013-01-07, version 1.2* It is so cool! You can literally feel the heat! But sometimes I put my hands too close and I touch the screen which makes the settings pop up. But otherwise it's a great app!!!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-14.*