Comparison

Fireworks Play vs String Crossing

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

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About

Fireworks Play

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
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Fireworks Play: The Ultimate 3D Fireworks Simulator. Do you love fireworks? Do you want to create your own spectacular shows? Do you want to have fun with explosive items and props? Then Fireworks Play is the game for you! Fireworks Play is a realistic and immersive 3D simulator game that lets you experience the thrill of shooting fireworks. ----- Game Statements ----- * No coins, no tickets, and no loot boxes * No ads every minute * All items are available to play right away Fireworks Play: The Ultimate 3D Fireworks Simulator. Do you love fireworks? Want to create your own spectacular shows? Enjoy fun with explosive items and props? Then Fireworks Play is for you! Fireworks Play is a realistic 3D simulator game that lets you experience the thrill of shooting fireworks. ------ Outstanding features ----- * Run and shoot fireworks worldwide * Explore maps: Town, West, Samurai, Horror Mansion, and more * Build shows with sets, shells, cakes, racks, and more * Customize fireworks with colors, heights, times, trails, sizes, angles, and sounds * Experiment with gas tanks, grenades, TNT, and powder * Use guns, planes, helicopters, torches, and props * Save, load, and share your creations * Enjoy stunning graphics, sound effects, and music * Multiplayer Fun: Team up or compete with friends in real-time! Create epic shows or cause explosive chaos—watch out, lighting TNT or gas tanks might blast your pals! ----- Outstanding fireworks and items ----- * Customizable shells & cakes. * Shell Types: Brocade, Chrysanthemum, Classic, Crossette, Dahlia, Ghost Shell, Horsetail, Strobe, Salute, Willow, Comet, Fountain, Mine. * Explosion: Gas Tank, Grenade, Bomb, Smoke. * Firecrackers, Racks. * Special: Nuke Craft, Jump Shoes, Strong Hand, Binoculars, Revolver, Shotgun, Cowboy Rifle, Flare Gun, Flamethrower, RPG Firework, Sheet Machine, Target Stand, Magic Ice, Light Plane, Helicopter, Firing Module, Reloadable Tube, Magic Tube, Firework Spawning Wand, Real Christmas Air Balloon, Mortar Cannon. * Props: Torch, Candle, Snow Man, Christmas Tree, Music Box, Speaker, Thin Sparkler Candle, Sky Lantern, Traffic Cone, Kwitis Stand, Confetti Cannon, Dual Spinner, Spray Machine, Confetti Shooter, Smoke Flare, Ground Strobe, Air Smoke Bomb. * Rewards: Thor Thunder, Smoking Pumpkin, Teddy Bear, Military Mortar, Umbrella, UFO Spinner, Minigun Candle, Battery, Monster Firecracker, Gold Shining, Hwacha, Umbrella Fountain, Swimming Stars, Mini Sky Shot, Mini Cake, God of Salute, Crackling Sliver, Kwitis Barrage, Rain of Fire, Super Toy Car, Air Defense, DMX Fire Machine, Military Rocket, Twister Drone, Sparkle Wheel, Girandola, Anti Venom, Multi Flame Machine, Smoky Twister, Airframe Missile. ----- An open-world, variety of mini-games ----- * Online Football Game: Soccer Stadium for multiplayer free-kick face-offs with a fiery wrecking ball challenge. * Quick Draw Cowboy Gun: Test your speed and accuracy in wild west duels. * Crafting Nuclear Bomb: Survive and build a nuke with puzzles in a doomed city. * Break into Horror Mansion Puzzle: Fit blocks to enter the creepy mansion this Halloween. * Driving Hot Air Balloon: Fly over cities, play with fireworks, or blow things up. * Building Destruction: Compete to demolish buildings on various maps. * Flying Helicopter: Pilot missions with fireworks and shells, requiring skill. * Clay Hunt: Enjoy clay pigeon shooting with fireworks twists. Fireworks Play is the ultimate fireworks game for all ages and occasions. Celebrate holidays, birthdays, or just have fun with friends—Fireworks Play delivers an unforgettable experience!

About

String Crossing

This game allows you to play with a real violin, collecting coins by hitting the correct open strings. Bonus sections require matching the melody with open strings to gather coins and regain life. It offers an infinite run experience suitable for both beginners and advanced violinists.

Highlights
  • Play with a real violin
  • Collect coins by playing open strings
  • Bonus sections with melody matching
  • Infinite runner gameplay
  • Suitable for all skill levels
Features
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Finally, GAME you play with a real violin! Collect coins by playing the correct open string on the violin. During bonus sections, play the open string that matches the melody, collect the coins from all lanes, and regain life. Whether this is your first time playing, or you are an advanced player, you will have a BLAST controlling this game with your VIOLIN, in an infinite run of String Crossing.

Screenshots

Fireworks Play4 screens
String Crossing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: String Crossing at none against Fireworks Play's 1. String Crossing also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Fireworks Play's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 5). On price, rating 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. Fireworks Play sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. String Crossing asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Fireworks Play against 4.8 for String Crossing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fireworks Play has 3.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Fireworks Play's written reviews are positive against 100% of String Crossing's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fireworks Play versus String Crossing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireworks PlayString Crossing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.6K ratings)4.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews87.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.6K — better5
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB40 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDuy NguyenBoyan Ivanov Bonev

Customer experience

Fireworks Play

All ratings3,615 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews687 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.9%

String Crossing

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Fireworks Play

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Saved data not deleting properly
  • Fireworks not always triggering correctly
  • Camera getting stuck in certain positions

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

String Crossing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fireworks Play

One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99
None

String Crossing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fireworks Play free?
Fireworks Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is String Crossing free?
String Crossing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fireworks Play or String Crossing?
Fireworks Play and String Crossing are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.6K and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Fireworks Play or String Crossing have ads?
Fireworks Play shows ads; String Crossing does not.

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