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.
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.
- 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
Deep Decibels
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
Fire Simulator (w/Ads) ships an update every 5 months, Deep Decibels every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Fire Simulator (w/Ads) | Deep Decibels |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Scott Dodson | Alejandro Cerrillo Gutierrez |
In-app purchases
Fire Simulator (w/Ads)
No in-app purchases
Deep Decibels
- Premium Access1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Premium Access1 Year trial$19.991 Year
Questions
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