# Eternal Fire vs Big Red Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Big Red Clock at 4.6 against Eternal Fire's 2.6. Big Red Clock also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (77% vs 66%). Eternal Fire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Big Red Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Eternal Fire asks for nothing beyond the download.

Big Red Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Red Clock has 183 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Eternal Fire's written reviews are positive against 77% of Big Red Clock's.

Eternal Fire ships an update every 2 months, Big Red Clock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eternal Fire | Big Red Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eternal-fire/id337023135/reviews) | **[4.6 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-red-clock/id1056306447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **183** |
| Positive reviews | 66.4% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [Single Sail Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/359715495) |

## What reviewers say

### Eternal Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eternal-fire/id337023135)

Experience a realistic 3D fireplace simulation with dynamic flame controls and authentic crackling sounds. Enjoy a cozy ambiance anytime, anywhere, without the hassle of real fire. Optimized for Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Dynamic 3D fire simulation, Adjustable flame intensity, Stoke logs to reposition, Stereo crackling fire sound, Optimized for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Free app with no ads or in-app purchases
- 🔊 Realistic crackling fire sound effects
- 😴 Relaxing and stress-reducing experience
- 🎨 Works in both portrait and landscape modes
- 🎵 Can play music in background simultaneously

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Major update replaced real fire footage with cheap animation
- 🐛 No sound in updated version for many users
- 🎬 Very short video loop (2-3 seconds) that's noticeable
- 🖼️ Low quality graphics and animation
- ⚙️ Settings menu difficult or impossible to access

**Reported bugs**

- Settings menu unresponsive to screen taps
- No sound output in silent mode
- App crashes on launch
- Landscape orientation doesn't work properly
- Audio issues after update

**Requested features**

- Bring back original real fire footage version
- Add sleep timer to auto-stop after set duration
- Video output support for TV/external displays
- Adjustable flame speed and color controls
- Option to add background sounds (crickets, wind, etc.)


### Big Red Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-red-clock/id1056306447)

This app provides a large, easily readable digital clock with both 12-hour and 24-hour formats. It also includes a countdown timer and a stopwatch function for various timekeeping needs.

**Highlights:** Large digital clock display, 12-hour and 24-hour formats, Countdown timer, Stopwatch functionality, Red color theme

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eternal Fire free?

Eternal Fire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Big Red Clock free?

Big Red Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Eternal Fire or Big Red Clock?

Big Red Clock is rated higher. Eternal Fire averages 2.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Big Red Clock averages 4.6 from 183 ratings.

### Do Eternal Fire or Big Red Clock have ads?

Neither Eternal Fire nor Big Red Clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eternal Fire or Big Red Clock?

Eternal Fire ships an update every 2 months, and Big Red Clock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Eternal Fire was updated on October 6, 2026 and Big Red Clock on October 18, 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.*