# New Year Countdown vs Firework Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Firework Plus at 5.0 against New Year Countdown's 3.0. Firework Plus also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). New Year Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 10 months vs every 38 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

New Year Countdown 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 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

New Year Countdown ships an update every 10 months, Firework Plus every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | New Year Countdown | Firework Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-year-countdown/id336363694/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firework-plus/id1614953497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 months** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 51 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JS Digital Productions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012108950) | [Heng Jia Liang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532000635) |

## What reviewers say

### New Year Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-year-countdown/id336363694)

Experience the magic of New Year's Eve daily with realistic fireworks and personalized backgrounds. Enjoy the countdown on your Apple Watch, mirror to your TV, and celebrate any occasion year-round.

**Highlights:** Realistic fireworks displays, Personalized backgrounds, Apple Watch compatibility, AirPlay mirroring, Year-round celebration, Badge display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, 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 New Year Countdown free?

New Year Countdown 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, New Year Countdown or Firework Plus?

Firework Plus is rated higher. New Year Countdown averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Firework Plus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do New Year Countdown or Firework Plus have ads?

Neither New Year Countdown nor Firework Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, New Year Countdown or Firework Plus?

New Year Countdown ships an update every 10 months, and Firework Plus every 38 months. Most recently, New Year Countdown was updated on September 25, 2026 and Firework Plus on September 23, 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.*