# Fireworker vs Matches Craft

Fireworker and Matches Craft both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of Matches Craft's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fireworker's. Matches Craft also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 40). Fireworker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Matches Craft sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Fireworker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Fireworker against 4.8 for Matches Craft. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Matches Craft has 1.1K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Fireworker's written reviews are positive against 49% of Matches Craft's.

Fireworker ships an update every 27 months, Matches Craft every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fireworker | Matches Craft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireworker/id1487787321/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matches-craft-idle-game/id1570761403/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **48.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ANDREY NOVIKOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/418898717) | [Sablo Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434408975) |

## What reviewers say

### Fireworker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireworker/id1487787321)

Ignite a dazzling fireworks display across various locations, optimizing your shot count for maximum impact. Collect diamonds to unlock new firework types, with each show you create yielding more diamonds.

**Highlights:** Firework simulation, Location-based shows, Optimize shot count, Collect diamonds, Unlock new firework types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Matches Craft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matches-craft-idle-game/id1570761403)

Create intricate sculptures and objects using matchsticks, then set them ablaze for a satisfying visual experience. Progress through multiple levels and unlock new objects, with options to speed up crafting and hire additional workers.

**Highlights:** Craft objects, Burn objects, Multiple levels, Multiple objects, Night Mode, Hire workers, Earn by placing matchsticks

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Unwanted Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Wheel Barrow of Gems | $44.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Gems | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Barely any ads
- 💡 Relaxing and satisfying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and loading issues
- 🔋 Excessive ads even with ad-free purchase
- 💰 Expensive upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Game gets stuck on loading screen
- Upgrades and progress get lost after crashes

**Requested features**

- Add more characters and content
- Improve stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fireworker free?

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

### Is Matches Craft free?

Matches Craft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fireworker or Matches Craft?

Matches Craft is rated higher. Fireworker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Matches Craft averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Fireworker or Matches Craft have ads?

Both Fireworker and Matches Craft show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fireworker or Matches Craft?

Fireworker ships an update every 27 months, and Matches Craft every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fireworker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Matches Craft on October 25, 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.*