Comparison

Spireworks vs CBFIM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Spireworks

Free

🌟 Lifestyle

★ 3.6135 ratingsView app →

About

Spireworks

Control iconic building spire lights from your phone, choosing colors and special effects. Request an invite to participate in this unique experience and support charitable causes.

Highlights

Sign in and control spire lights
Select colors and special effects
View real-time light changes
Support charities and special events
Request an invite

Features

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Transform the skyline with a touch. Select refined colors and animations, and watch the city respond in real time. Experience a dynamic calendar of skyline lighting events. Select moments are interactive, giving members and guests the ability to shape the lights in real time. Show your support along the way. Spireworks partners with cause-based nonprofit organizations throughout the year, using special moments on the skyline to raise awareness and spotlight their work.

About

CBFIM

Features

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Stay connected with Christian Breakthrough Fellowship International Ministries. Watch sermons, join live services, get event updates, and grow deeper in your faith. Be part of a thriving community—anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Spireworks4 screens

CBFIM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CBFIM at every 10 days against Spireworks's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spireworks ships an update every 2 months, CBFIM every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

Spireworks versus CBFIM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Spireworks	CBFIM
Price	Free	Free
Rating	3.6 (135 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	58.3% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	135 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 10 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	96 MB	45 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Spireworks LLC	Raymond Otoadese

Bugs and requests

Spireworks

Reported bugs

8 issues

App doesn't work
No difference in building lights
App requires donation every time
App didn't work after donation
App shows only yellow, doesn't change spire

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App not working on latest OS
Error message, try again later
Unable to open the app

Requested features

8 requests

Subscription all-access fee
Fundraiser events
Access to all buildings
One-time donation option
Unlimited access option

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Monthly donation option
Invite me to the app
Send invite link/invitation

CBFIM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Spireworks

No in-app purchases

None

CBFIM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spireworks free?

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

Is CBFIM free?

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

Do Spireworks or CBFIM have ads?

Neither Spireworks nor CBFIM shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Spireworks or CBFIM?

Spireworks ships an update every 2 months, and CBFIM every 10 days. Most recently, Spireworks was updated on October 14, 2026 and CBFIM on October 1, 2026.