# Destruction simulator vs Fireworks Play

The clearest difference is rating: Fireworks Play at 4.8 against Destruction simulator's 3.7. Fireworks Play also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 63%) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 103). Destruction simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Destruction simulator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Fireworks Play sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fireworks Play holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fireworks Play has 3.6K ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Destruction simulator's written reviews are positive against 87% of Fireworks Play's.

Destruction simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, Fireworks Play monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Destruction simulator | Fireworks Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destruction-simulator/id1532414772/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireworks-play/id1582752606/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 103 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **87.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 244 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Serafim Katasonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532414774) | [Duy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459262315) |

## What reviewers say

### Destruction simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destruction-simulator/id1532414772)

Experience realistic destruction physics in this sandbox simulator. Control time, gravity, and use a variety of explosives and tools to demolish over 30 pre-built maps or create your own. A fun way to release stress and experiment with destruction.

**Highlights:** Realistic destruction physics, Slowmotion and gravity control, Customizable destruction effects, Variety of explosives and tools, Over 30 pre-built maps, Map editor

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map editor upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom gun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Destruction simulator: maps 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Destruction simulator: maps 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Destruction simulator: maps 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Destruction simulator VIP | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying destruction physics
- 👍 Great for stress relief
- 💡 Potential for more features
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay on older devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when watching ads
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Restore purchases not working
- 🐛 Custom weapon editor not functioning

**Reported bugs**

- Random map button not working
- Settings menu becoming unresponsive
- Ads not rewarding players as intended
- Inconsistent physics behavior on certain maps

**Requested features**

- More maps and environments
- Ability to control ragdoll characters
- Additional weapon types (guns, melee, etc.)
- Customizable building/destruction options
- Sharing/importing user-created content


### Fireworks Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireworks-play/id1582752606)

Create and launch spectacular fireworks shows in a realistic 3D simulator. Customize every aspect of your pyrotechnics, from colors and sounds to explosion types. Explore diverse maps and engage in multiplayer fun with friends.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D fireworks simulation, Create custom fireworks shows, Explore diverse maps worldwide, Experiment with various explosive items and props, Save, load, and share creations, Real-time multiplayer modes, Stunning graphics and sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎆 Amazing fireworks and explosions
- 🎇 Realistic and fun gameplay
- 👍 Variety of fireworks and customization options
- 🎉 Addictive and entertaining experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Limited camera controls
- 🔋 Performance issues on some devices
- 🕹️ Lack of multiplayer and social features

**Reported bugs**

- Saved data not deleting properly
- Fireworks not always triggering correctly
- Camera getting stuck in certain positions

**Requested features**

- Add more firework types and effects
- Implement multiplayer and co-op modes
- Improve building destruction physics
- Add customizable maps and firework shows
- Introduce new game modes and challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Destruction simulator free?

Destruction simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fireworks Play free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Destruction simulator or Fireworks Play?

Fireworks Play is rated higher. Destruction simulator averages 3.7 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Fireworks Play averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Destruction simulator or Fireworks Play have ads?

Both Destruction simulator and Fireworks Play show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Destruction simulator or Fireworks Play?

Destruction simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fireworks Play monthly. Most recently, Destruction simulator was updated on November 5, 2026 and Fireworks Play on November 3, 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.*