Comparison

Fire Simulator (w/Ads) vs Deep Decibels

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

Head to head
About

Fire Simulator (w/Ads)

Create a calming ambiance with realistic fire effects and soothing background sounds. Customize fire types, flicker rates, colors, and volume to suit your mood. Includes a sleep timer and Bluetooth/AirPlay support for an enhanced experience.

Highlights
  • Realistic fire simulations
  • Customizable fire types (candle, lava, fireplace, campfire)
  • Adjustable flicker rate and brightness
  • Background sound options (birds, cicadas, crickets, frogs)
  • Sleep timer with audio fade-out
  • Bluetooth and AirPlay support
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Start a fire on your mobile device. Relax and fall fast asleep to the sounds of crackling wood or bubbling lava. The screen glows and flickers. FIRES • Candlelight — Flickering flame from a candle in the wind • Lava — Molten rock rises and oozes out of the volcano • Fireplace — Glowing fire with wood crackling as it burns • Campfire — Flames dance quickly in the campsite fire SETTINGS Fire • Toggle fire sound effects • Change fire audio: Default, Lava, Fireplace, Campfire • Change fire volume • Change flicker rate: Default, Glow, Slow, Medium, Fast • Change color and brightness of fire light effects Background Sounds • Toggle background sounds: Birds, Cicadas, Crickets, Frogs • Change background sounds volume General • Select mode to automatically start when app opens • Choose time to automatically stop selected mode ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Sleep Timer — Set a timer with a gradual audio fade-out. • Bluetooth and AirPlay Support — Connect to Bluetooth speakers directly, or connect to speakers with AirPlay using the Control Center. Please contact me at support@firestorm.scottdodson.dev if you experience any issues. I'd love to hear your thoughts and appreciate you taking the time to rate and review the app. I want to continue to improve Fire Simulator and create a great experience for you and future users. Thank you! —Scott Ad-free version: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fire-simulator/id1520830640

About

Deep Decibels

Features
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Deep Decibels is your sound laboratory to focus, sleep, meditate, or calm your pets and babies. Combine lyric-free tracks (lo-fi, jazz, classical, and more) with binaural, isochronic, and monaural beats, plus ambient sounds like rain, crackling fire, or birdsong. All at once, blended into the perfect mix for your mood. Why you’ll love it • Create your own mix Drag and drop multiple audio layers — adjust volume and balance individually — and save your personal sound recipes. • Scientifically designed sounds Binaural and isochronic tones based on alpha, beta, theta, delta, and gamma frequencies for focus, relaxation, or deep sleep. • Curated library Ready-made playlists for studying, meditating, working, easing anxiety, or keeping your furry friend calm when home alone. • Share your creations Publish your mixes (optional) and discover favorites from the community. Premium Plan (Deep Decibels Premium) • Ad-free audio • Create playlists and custom binaural, isochronic, and monaural beats • Access to premium sounds Notice Deep Decibels is a wellness tool and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have health concerns, please consult a specialist. Download Deep Decibels today and design your sound sanctuary: distraction-free study, deep sleep, and moments of calm — all in one app. Privacy Policy: https://deepdecibels.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fire Simulator (w/Ads)3 screens
Deep Decibels4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fire Simulator (w/Ads) at none against Deep Decibels's 2. Fire Simulator (w/Ads) also leads on iOS requirement (15.0.0 vs 17.6). Deep Decibels's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price 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. Deep Decibels sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Fire Simulator (w/Ads) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fire Simulator (w/Ads) ships an update every 5 months, Deep Decibels every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Fire Simulator (w/Ads) versus Deep Decibels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFire Simulator (w/Ads)Deep Decibels
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB109 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperScott DodsonAlejandro Cerrillo Gutierrez

In-app purchases

None

Fire Simulator (w/Ads)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Deep Decibels

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Access1 Year trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Fire Simulator (w/Ads) free?
Fire Simulator (w/Ads) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deep Decibels free?
Deep Decibels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fire Simulator (w/Ads) or Deep Decibels have ads?
Fire Simulator (w/Ads) shows ads; Deep Decibels does not.
Which is updated more often, Fire Simulator (w/Ads) or Deep Decibels?
Fire Simulator (w/Ads) ships an update every 5 months, and Deep Decibels every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fire Simulator (w/Ads) was updated on October 9, 2026 and Deep Decibels on October 9, 2026.

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