# Fireworks Studio vs Water Physics Simulation

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Water Physics Simulation at 4.6K against Fireworks Studio's 311. Fireworks Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fireworks Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Water Physics Simulation sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Fireworks Studio against 4.2 for Water Physics Simulation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Water Physics Simulation has 4.6K ratings behind it against 311, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Fireworks Studio's written reviews are positive against 76% of Water Physics Simulation's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fireworks Studio | Water Physics Simulation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (311 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireworks-studio/id1460842058/reviews)** | [4.2 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-physics-simulation/id1562726050/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 311 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 75.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PARADYME LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327375963) | [Lukas Oertel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562391231) |

## What reviewers say

### Fireworks Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireworks-studio/id1460842058)

Design and simulate stunning firework displays in a virtual environment. Control the timing and placement of various firework types to create unique shows.

**Highlights:** Firework simulation, Create custom displays, Timed sequences, Variety of firework types, Virtual environment

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Realistic fireworks effects
- 🎆 Wide variety of fireworks
- 🎇 Great for creating fireworks displays

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to place fireworks
- 🕰️ Lengthy fireworks displays
- 💰 Lack of updates and new content

**Reported bugs**

- Fireworks not placing correctly
- Crashes when launching too many fireworks
- Saved displays not loading properly

**Requested features**

- More fireworks and effects
- Ability to customize fireworks
- Background music and settings
- Improved camera controls
- Save/load functionality


### Water Physics Simulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-physics-simulation/id1562726050)

Explore three distinct physics simulations: build and navigate ships, experiment with bomb explosions and water behavior in a sandbox, or observe the interactions of various elements. This free app offers creative building and destructive fun.

**Highlights:** Water and liquid simulations, Ship building and raft survival, Bomb explosions and destruction sandbox, Real-time sandbox with powder/dust particles, Build and control custom boats, Create and destroy structures

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Increase waterlimit by 10000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Increase waterlimit by 20000 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Increase water by 50000 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 🚀 Great water physics
- 🚀 Realistic destruction
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy at times
- 💰 Paywall for premium features
- 🔍 Confusing UI/controls
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Ships not sinking properly
- Spawned objects floating upwards
- Connectivity issues causing crashes

**Requested features**

- Add more disaster tools (e.g., lava, fire, earthquakes)
- Increase water capacity for free users
- Implement realistic ship sinking mechanics
- Add more customization options (e.g., background, color schemes)
- Improve camera controls and zooming


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fireworks Studio free?

Fireworks Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Water Physics Simulation free?

Water Physics Simulation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fireworks Studio or Water Physics Simulation?

Fireworks Studio is rated higher. Fireworks Studio averages 4.3 out of 5 from 311 ratings, while Water Physics Simulation averages 4.2 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Fireworks Studio or Water Physics Simulation have ads?

Both Fireworks Studio and Water Physics Simulation show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fireworks Studio or Water Physics Simulation?

Fireworks Studio ships an update every 2 months, and Water Physics Simulation every 2 months. Most recently, Fireworks Studio was updated on October 15, 2026 and Water Physics Simulation on October 13, 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.*