# Winter Fireplace vs LeafGnome

The clearest difference is rating: LeafGnome at 5.0 against Winter Fireplace's 4.0. LeafGnome also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Winter Fireplace's advantage is ratings volume (209 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Winter Fireplace sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LeafGnome asks for nothing beyond the download.

LeafGnome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Winter Fireplace has 209 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Winter Fireplace ships an update fortnightly, LeafGnome every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Winter Fireplace | LeafGnome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-fireplace/id1041703579/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafgnome/id6799615634/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **209** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 177 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Henry Glendening](https://appshunter.io/developer/975984954) | [Michael Harrison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581307516) |

## What reviewers say

### Winter Fireplace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-fireplace/id1041703579)

Transform any space into a cozy haven with a vast library of 4K fireplace, candle, and campfire videos. Enjoy immersive soundscapes and seamless syncing across devices for relaxation, romance, or seasonal cheer.

**Highlights:** Extensive 4K fire video library, Diverse fire scene types, Immersive soundscapes, Favorites and history, iCloud syncing, AirPlay support

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter Fireplace Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Winter Fireplace Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Fireplace Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fireplace Pack 12 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fireplace Pack 1 - Originals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fireplace Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fireplace Pack 8 - Frameless | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 11 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fireplace Pack 9 - Christmas | $5.99 | one-time |
| Fireplace Pack 10 - Halloween | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |


### LeafGnome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafgnome/id6799615634)

This app allows users to meticulously track the growth and care of all their plants, from houseplants to garden beds. Users can document planting dates, care routines, and progress with notes and photos, creating a living record of their green spaces. It also fosters a community where users can share updates, discover other gardens, and exchange ideas.

**Highlights:** Organize plants by type and space, Record planting dates and care details, Track plant growth with notes and photos, Create journal updates for plant progress, Share garden updates with a community, Discover other users' gardens, Receive activity notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Winter Fireplace free?

Winter Fireplace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LeafGnome free?

LeafGnome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Winter Fireplace or LeafGnome?

LeafGnome is rated higher. Winter Fireplace averages 4.0 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while LeafGnome averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Winter Fireplace or LeafGnome have ads?

Neither Winter Fireplace nor LeafGnome shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Winter Fireplace or LeafGnome?

Winter Fireplace ships an update fortnightly, and LeafGnome every 2 weeks. Most recently, Winter Fireplace was updated on October 14, 2026 and LeafGnome on October 7, 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.*