# Wow~Fireworks! vs Firecracker Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wow~Fireworks! at none against Firecracker Simulator's 9. Wow~Fireworks! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Firecracker Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (34 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Firecracker Simulator sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Wow~Fireworks! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wow~Fireworks! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firecracker Simulator has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wow~Fireworks! ships an update every 2 weeks, Firecracker Simulator every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wow~Fireworks! | Firecracker Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wowfireworks/id1496895225/reviews)** | [4.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firecracker-simulator/id1513142120/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 212 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Ningdom Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/434217018) | [Payal Lakhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621490373) |

## What reviewers say

### Wow~Fireworks!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wowfireworks/id1496895225)

Engage in a simple, celebratory experience by tapping to create vibrant fireworks displays. Perfect for moments of joy and festivity, this game brings the excitement of fireworks to your device.

**Highlights:** Tap to launch fireworks, Vibrant visual displays, Celebratory atmosphere, Simple, intuitive gameplay, Suitable for all ages

**In-app purchases:** none


### Firecracker Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firecracker-simulator/id1513142120)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner Ad for 1 Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Pop-up Ads for 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Banner & Popup ad for 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Banner Ad for 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Popup Ads for 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Remove Banner & Popup Ad for 1month | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove Banner AD | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitial AD | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wow~Fireworks! free?

Wow~Fireworks! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Firecracker Simulator free?

Firecracker Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wow~Fireworks! or Firecracker Simulator?

Wow~Fireworks! is rated higher. Wow~Fireworks! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Firecracker Simulator averages 4.6 from 34 ratings.

### Do Wow~Fireworks! or Firecracker Simulator have ads?

Wow~Fireworks! shows ads; Firecracker Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wow~Fireworks! or Firecracker Simulator?

Wow~Fireworks! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Firecracker Simulator every 9 months. Most recently, Wow~Fireworks! was updated on June 24, 2026 and Firecracker Simulator on September 15, 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.*