# Winter Fireplace — user reviews > 111 indexed App Store user reviews of Winter Fireplace by Henry Glendening, rated 4.00/5 from 206 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-fireplace/id1041703579/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-fireplace/id1041703579.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 131 · 4★ 19 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 10 · 1★ 31 ## Newest reviews (14 of 111) ### 2/5 — Einmal Kauf ja, Abo nein *2026-05-09, version 4.12.1* Die App ist an sich super aufn Apple TV, sowie es einen Einmalkauf für die entsprechenden Feuerstellen geben würde, so dass die Werbung fürs Abo dann weg ist, wäre ich sofort dabei. Ich nutze 1-2 Feuerstellen und die sind wirklich schön, da würde ich sofort 1-2€ pro Feuerstelle zahlen aber ein Abo? Nein Danke, ich zahle nicht für etwas ein Abo wo ich keinen wirklichen Mehrnutzen habe, denn ich nutze eben nur 1-2 Feuerstellen und nicht die anderen oder eventuell kommende andere (die Kaufe ich lieber dann um Werbefreie zu sein aber diese Option wird ja leider nicht angeboten). Auch ist es bisschen nervig dass so zwischen 30-45 Minuten immer wieder die Abomeldung kommt, das bringt mich eher dazu die App zu löschen und eine andere zusuchen als das Abo abzuschließen. ### 2/5 — Eigentlich eine Tolle App aber die Abomeldung nervt *2026-04-10, version 4.12.1* Die App an sich ist klasse. Die Qualität der Kaminfeuer ist super und die zwei kostenlosen Versionen würden mir vollkommen ausreichen. Ich nutze die App schon lange, aber leider hat sich die Nutzererfahrung massiv verschlechtert. Das Positive: • Schöne, atmosphärische Feuerstellen. • Gute Bildqualität auf dem Apple TV. Das Negative: • Abo-Zwang: Dass mittlerweile alle 45–60 Minuten eine Meldung erscheint, die zum Abo auffordert, ist extrem nervig. Es reißt einen komplett aus der Entspannung raus. • Fehlende Kaufoption: Ich verstehe, dass Entwickler entlohnt werden wollen. Ich wäre sofort bereit, einen fairen Einmalkauf zu tätigen oder eine Spende dazulassen. Aber ein monatliches Abo für Hintergrund-Szenen, die ich nur gelegentlich nutze, kommt nicht infrage. Fazit: Früher war die App top, heute ist sie durch die ständigen Unterbrechungen leider kaum noch zu genießen. Wenn sich die aggressive Abo-Politik nicht ändert, werde ich sie wohl löschen müssen. Bitte bietet einen Einmalkauf an! ### 2/5 — Use to be good *2026-01-21, version 4.12* We used this app for awhile and it was always pretty good until recently when they put an ugly QR code in the corner which you scan and it brings you to the App Store…. To the winter fireplace… that you’re currently already watching which makes no sense. I’ll see if it goes away in a few days, if it doesn’t I’ll delete and find something else. Only used it because of its convenience. Update: as for the response I got from the developer. If it was a one time payment of $2-$4 I would have done it. But I’m probably in a large group of people that aren’t going to pay a monthly subscription for a fireplace. I actually found an awesome one for $3 and it comes with a bunch of fireplaces all in that 1 price. ### 2/5 — Aucun intérêt. *2025-12-06, version 4.11.3* Seulement 2 feux gratuits et pas de Chromecast. ### 1/5 — QR display *2025-11-27, version 4.11.2* App was good at one time, however this season they display the QR box on the upper left with winter fireplace written above. Never had this before nor do they show in the app display. Why offer it at all for free, be up front. Very disappointed may have looked at other options, now just totally turned off. ### 2/5 — No sound on iPad *2025-11-26, version 4.11.1* Sound doesn’t work on iPad version, even reinstalled app and updated iOS. Works on iPhone however ### 3/5 — Thank you and goodbye *2025-11-26, version 4.11.1* I want to express gratitude for all the years I was able to use the free fireplace scene on my Apple TVs. Thank you. Your efforts gave me a great environment for several years. Your recent update that puts a non dismissable QR code on the fireplace scene makes the app no longer for me. 3 stars, in acknowledgement of the years I got value, but not 5 given I can’t recommend the app to anybody. I wish you would make a onetime purchase option, hold back the new scenes you’re constantly releasing and put that behind a subscription. But an annual subscription just for a fireplace? Again, not for me. ### 3/5 — What happened *2025-11-26, version 4.11.1* This was a great app on my Apple TV, and all of a sudden overnight a huge QR code is in the top corner of the video, to upgrade to the paid version. ### 1/5 — Free No Longer Usable *2025-11-26, version 4.11* Latest updated puts a persistent QR code on screen. Makes the free version useless. ### 1/5 — Awful Update!! *2025-11-25, version 4.11* The newest update now places a HUGE QR code on the screen of 2 free to watch fireplaces. Instant delete I’ll happily find something else. Extremely disappointing, been using this app for years. And right in time for the Christmas season. ### 1/5 — QR Code en plein milieu *2025-11-25, version 4.11* Un énorme QR code s’affiche en continu en haut de l’écran, inutilisable ### 1/5 — I dont like ad QR code on fireplace s it ruin fireplace screeen called winter fireplace *2025-11-25, version 4.11* I don’t like this on screen . It doesn’t make real fireplace. I turn open Apple TV and put fireplace to feel cozy to sleep. But strange after update it recently appear QR code winter fireplace . I never had this problem. I use this screen it’s free. ### 2/5 — Use to be good *2025-11-24, version 4.11* We used this app for awhile and it was always pretty good until recently when they put an ugly QR code in the corner which you scan and it brings you to the App Store…. To the winter fireplace… that you’re currently already watching which makes no sense. I’ll see if it goes away in a few days, if it doesn’t I’ll delete and find something else. Only used it because of its convenience. ### 1/5 — Seit dem Update ist ein hässlicher QR Code am Bildschirm *2025-11-23, version 4.11* Grausam!!! War früher richtig toll. Aber wenn man so ein ein Abo gezwungen wird, ist es einfach nur noch Schrott. Schade ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Changed *2026-07-08, version 4.12.1* Use to be able to purchase scenes separately. Now they want a subscription. No thank you. I prefer to purchase what I want separately. Very disappointed. ### 1/5 — Nag pop ups now? *2026-04-21, version 4.12.1* This was good, and I did pay for some of the fireplace packs, but now there are popup “upgrade to premium” screens when I have it running in the background. Super annoying. Not cool devs. Dropped to 1 star due to being annoyed with a previously good app. ### 1/5 — Screen issues when you x out of a fireplace *2026-04-17, version 4.12.1* Like I love this app but the screen doesn’t let you slide back to the first fireplace in the list it like literally gets stuck and I have to kill the app to make it work and you forgetting some holidays like Valentines and St Patrick’s ### 1/5 — Once the best *2025-12-11, version 4.11.3* The fireplaces offered in this app are realistic. For years, the app offered a free fireplace which was now withdrawn and replaced by a time-stamped trialware. What‘s really annoying is the new popup button asking you to upgrade to a subscription plan. I would have paid for a decent one-time purchase, but another subscription? No, thanks. ### 1/5 — Used to be nice *2025-12-04, version 4.11.3* Now it stuck with a QR code that brought me here, uninstalling ### 1/5 — QR Code *2025-12-01, version 4.11.2* I brought this app a few years back. Looks like there’s been an up date and now there is a huge QR code in the top left quarter of the sceen rendering the app useless. ### 1/5 — Lame cash grab with a QR code on screen! *2025-11-30, version 4.11.2* I had this app for my Apple TV for years and it was great. There were 2 free options, and those were perfect for me. But then they put a QR code on the screen? So I need to PAY to get rid of it? Another lame cash grab! ### 1/5 — Набор ерунды с попыткой получить деньги *2025-11-29* QR код для чего в углу? **Developer response:** Спасибо за отзыв и за то, что провели время с Зимний Камин. Приложение разработано с учетом премиум-опыта, а бесплатные сцены предназначены для предварительного просмотра, поэтому вместо полноэкранной рекламы там появляется небольшой QR-код. Для получения полностью чистого изображения без QR-кода и доступа к полной библиотеке сцен, звуков и функций вы можете подписаться на Премиум Зимний Камин в приложении. Небольшая цена подписки помогает мне, как инди-разработчику, покрыть текущие расходы и продолжать улучшать приложение, и я очень ценю вашу поддержку. ### 1/5 — It was a nice app until…. *2025-11-28, version 4.11.2* An update ruined it by adding a giant QR code watermark on the videos. Completely removes any ambience the fire effect gives you. ### 1/5 — Permanent QR code ruins the app *2025-11-28, version 4.11.2* I used this app for years and now there’s a permanent QR code when you play the fireplace scene. Really ruins the experience. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Add different music apps all of them if you can! *2026-08-18, version 4.12.1* I love this app the price if super affordable and usually use it every night to help me sleep alongside my music! Would be nice to add other music apps like the most common ones! Thank you Winter Fireplace you make my nights even better I’ve been using this app for years now and with every update definitely doesn’t disappoint! ### 5/5 — Списали деньги да воздух *2026-01-30* Все устраивает кроме того, что не для каждого камина/костра свой уникальный звук. На некоторых повторяется. Но не критично. ### 5/5 — So everything works perfectly! *2026-01-22, version 4.12* I’ve been a loyal customer for a few years now and this app has only gotten better! Sure the QR thing was a total bummer but you guys fixed that! For some reason my volume was turned off on the fireplaces so that I figured it out on my own! Looking forward to many more years with this amazing app! ### 5/5 — Works perfectly *2025-12-24, version 4.12* Thank you for fixing the issue! I will be using this app every day again like I used to thank you! ### 5/5 — What can I say? *2025-12-08, version 4.11.3* The app costs 2 bucks a year. What can I say? It works. Waaay above 5 stars. ### 5/5 — MAJ 4.11 nulle *2025-11-23, version 4.11* Les 2 feux gratuits possèdent maintenant un énorme QR code en plein milieu. Inutilisable. ### 5/5 — The New Year’s Eve fireplaces don’t match up to the firework show sound *2025-02-24, version 4.8* Could you please fix the New Year’s Eve fireplaces so that they will match up to the firework show sound please right now that’s the only issue everything else is spot on and the app turns off my music and I have to toggle it to get both at the same time could you please fix that thank you and when I turn this app on it turns off my music, could you please fix it so it doesn’t do that anymore please thank you and please make it available for laptops *Suggestion: Auto-Expand Winter Fireplace Feature* *Rationale* Users enjoy interactive features like Winter Fireplace. Auto-expanding the fireplace when clicked can enhance user experience. *Benefits* 1. *Improved User Experience*: Streamlines interaction with Winter Fireplace. 2. *Increased Engagement*: Encourages users to explore and interact with the feature. 3. *Enhanced Festive Atmosphere*: Immerses users in the festive experience. *Implementation* 1. *Modify Click Event*: Update the click event handler for Winter Fireplace to auto-expand the feature. 2. *Smooth Animation*: Ensure a smooth, seamless animation when expanding the fireplace. 3. *User Control*: Allow users to manually collapse the fireplace if desired. By implementing this feature, Meta can create a more engaging and immersive experience for users interacting with Winter Fireplace. ### 5/5 — The New Year’s Eve fireplaces don’t match up to the firework show sound *2025-02-06* Could you please fix the New Year’s Eve fireplaces so that they will match up to the firework show sound please right now that’s the only issue everything else is spot on and the app turns off my music and I have to toggle it to get both at the same time could you please fix that thank you and when I turn this app on it turns off my music, could you please fix it so it doesn’t do that anymore please thank you and please make it available for laptops **Developer response:** Hey there! I’d love to help you resolve this. Please reach out to my support email address at support@teleost.net and we can troubleshoot from there. ### 5/5 — The New Year’s Eve fireplaces don’t match up to the firework show sound *2025-01-06* Could you please fix the New Year’s Eve fireplaces so that they will match up to the firework show sound please right now that’s the only issue everything else is spot on and the app turns off my music and I have to toggle it to get both at the same time could you please fix that thank you **Developer response:** Hey there! I’d love to help you resolve this. Please reach out to my support email address at support@teleost.net and we can troubleshoot from there. ### 5/5 — Genial *2024-12-24, version 4.8* A mi me encanta y funciona genial. Pague solo un mes de prueba pero creo que compraré el anual porque mola lo nuevo que añadieron. Lo compré en iPhone y se actualizo de inmediato al Apple TV sin problemas --- *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 2026-09-03.*