Comparison

PachiPachiSparkler vs Firecracker Simulator

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

Head to head
About

PachiPachiSparkler

Experience a realistic handheld fireworks simulator that brings the excitement of summer to your device. Light various types of fireworks, from sooty ones to sparklers, and enjoy their dazzling displays. Use the camera to integrate real-world backgrounds for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Realistic fireworks simulation
  • Multiple firework types
  • AR background integration
  • Intuitive drag-and-light controls
  • No time limits or game over
  • Safe for all ages
Features
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Let's play fireworks in the house! (Using this app.) A handheld fireworks app that makes you feel like summer in Japan is now available! This is a realistic handheld fireworks simulator. You can enjoy lighting the following fireworks. Sooty fireworks: Sparks erupt with great force. The color of the sparks changes. Sparklers: sparks fly in all directions. Sparklers: A firework with sparks and sparkles in all directions. Nezumi fireworks: A firework that spins around at high speed and changes color. Spouting fireworks: These fireworks are placed on the ground and shoot out like a fountain. There is no time limit or game over. There is no time limit or game over. No need to worry about getting burned, and both children and adults can enjoy this game. If you use the camera to reflect the background, it's like holding a real firework! First, move the handheld fireworks by dragging to light the tip. Once the fireworks are lit, it's time to relax and watch the beautiful sparks. When you're done, make sure you soak it in a bucket of water. [Ver. 1.2.0 update] - Add a new type of fireworks. - Support for holding the device upright - We added an AR function that allows you to use a real time view projected by a camera as a background. [Billing information] This app has a "Turn off ads" feature with paid content. Even if you don't pay, you can play the entire game to the end. [Privacy Info] In some cases, the advertising module collects personal information, such as language- and device-specific identification information. However, we do not use this information to identify individuals. Also, app functions other than ads do not collect personal information. Starting from Ver. 1.2.0, you can set the scenery projected by the camera as the background in real time. You can enjoy this feature if your any phone model has a camera. The app does not collect or transmit any information from the camera.

About

Firecracker Simulator

Design and create your own fireworks from scratch. Choose colors, shapes, and gunpowder to craft stunning visual displays for any event. Unleash your artistry and light up the world with custom pyrotechnic shows.

Highlights
  • Create individual firecrackers
  • Select explosion shapes
  • Fill gunpowder with custom colors
  • Paint crackers with unique designs
  • Design fireworks shows for events
Features
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Make individual firecrackers from scratch, select the shape you want it to explode into and delight the entire world. This firecrackers simulator has it all! Create amazing fireworks shows for a variety of events all the world! Features: - Fill the gunpowder according to the colours you want the cracker to burst into. - Paint the crackers and create amazing designs - Decide the shapes you want to display when the firecracker burst. Stun the world with your artistry. Light it up! Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSmtnV7qEToPWbtrlB4UB_pXxxJ4CB1TIy8s3KOZLCvvZnLb3bQfC-IT3enbNCmpYnO2WeCahPCpmvx/pub Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

PachiPachiSparkler3 screens
Firecracker Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Firecracker Simulator at every 9 months against PachiPachiSparkler's every 22 months. PachiPachiSparkler's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. PachiPachiSparkler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Firecracker Simulator sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PachiPachiSparkler against 4.6 for Firecracker Simulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 34 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PachiPachiSparkler ships an update every 22 months, Firecracker Simulator every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PachiPachiSparkler versus Firecracker Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPachiPachiSparklerFirecracker Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (32 ratings)4.6 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3234 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakahiro YamadaPayal Lakhani

Customer experience

PachiPachiSparkler

All ratings32 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.4%

Firecracker Simulator

All ratings34 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PachiPachiSparkler

One-time1
  • Hide Ads$0.99
9 purchases

Firecracker Simulator

Subscriptions6
  • Remove Banner Ad for 1 Week$0.997 Days
  • Remove Pop-up Ads for 1 Week$1.997 Days
  • Remove Banner & Popup ad for 1 Week$2.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Remove Banner Ad for 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Remove Popup Ads for 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • Remove Banner & Popup Ad for 1month$4.991 Month
One-time3
  • Remove Banner AD$5.99
  • Remove Interstitial AD$5.99
  • Remove ADS$9.99

Questions

Is PachiPachiSparkler free?
PachiPachiSparkler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Firecracker Simulator free?
Firecracker Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PachiPachiSparkler or Firecracker Simulator?
Firecracker Simulator is rated higher. PachiPachiSparkler averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Firecracker Simulator averages 4.6 from 34 ratings.
Do PachiPachiSparkler or Firecracker Simulator have ads?
Neither PachiPachiSparkler nor Firecracker Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PachiPachiSparkler or Firecracker Simulator?
PachiPachiSparkler ships an update every 22 months, and Firecracker Simulator every 9 months. Most recently, PachiPachiSparkler was updated on June 24, 2026 and Firecracker Simulator on September 15, 2026.

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