# iBeams Music Visualizer vs Firework Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Firework Plus at 5.0 against iBeams Music Visualizer's 4.4. iBeams Music Visualizer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

iBeams Music Visualizer costs $0.99 and Firework Plus $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Firework Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBeams Music Visualizer has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iBeams Music Visualizer ships an update every 3 weeks, Firework Plus every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBeams Music Visualizer | Firework Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeams-music-visualizer/id301675516/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firework-plus/id1614953497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 17 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [gedalia.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/301675519) | [Heng Jia Liang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532000635) |

## What reviewers say

### iBeams Music Visualizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeams-music-visualizer/id301675516)

Experience a truly interactive music visualizer that responds to your touch and sound. Create and manipulate a variety of psychedelic effects, from plasma beams to geometric shapes, and customize them with numerous editable parameters. Save your creations and share them with friends.

**Highlights:** Interactive procedural special effects, Manipulate plasma, lightning, lasers, and more, Touch, pinch, zoom, and tilt controls, Responds to microphone input, 15 different core effects, Over a dozen editable parameters, Kaleidoscope action

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Firework Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firework-plus/id1614953497)

Transform your device into a dazzling fireworks display. Choose from various firework types, backgrounds, and modes, including touch-enabled and automatic shows. Save your favorite moments as snapshots or videos.

**Highlights:** 9 firework flake types, Random firework effects option, Black or gradient background, Sound on/off toggle, Touch-enabled fireworks, Save snapshots and videos, Auto, Mix, and Touch modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBeams Music Visualizer free?

iBeams Music Visualizer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Firework Plus free?

Firework Plus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iBeams Music Visualizer or Firework Plus?

Firework Plus is rated higher. iBeams Music Visualizer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Firework Plus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iBeams Music Visualizer or Firework Plus have ads?

Neither iBeams Music Visualizer nor Firework Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iBeams Music Visualizer or Firework Plus?

iBeams Music Visualizer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Firework Plus every 38 months. Most recently, iBeams Music Visualizer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Firework Plus on June 6, 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.*