# Eternal Fire vs Clock mini

The clearest difference is rating: Clock mini at 5.0 against Eternal Fire's 2.6. Eternal Fire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and review sentiment (66% vs 49%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clock mini sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Eternal Fire asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clock mini holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eternal Fire has 25 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Eternal Fire's written reviews are positive against 49% of Clock mini's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Eternal Fire ships an update every 2 months, Clock mini every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eternal Fire | Clock mini |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eternal-fire/id337023135/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-mini-world-clocks/id867539680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **66.4% of reviews** | 48.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 46 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [Kai Luo](https://appshunter.io/developer/344176636) |

## 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.)


### Clock mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-mini-world-clocks/id867539680)

This app provides a world clock, allowing users to track time in multiple cities with customizable clock faces. It offers a gallery of designs and a subscription option for full access.

**Highlights:** World clock for multiple cities, Customizable clock faces, Clock face gallery, In-app purchases for clock faces, Subscription for full access

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clock mini Plus | $1.49 | per month |
| Clock mini Plus Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Theme Candy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Mini | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Silver Cube | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Purple Cube | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Pumpkin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Orange Cube | $2.99 | one-time |
| Theme Classic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Theme Numbers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Theme Circle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Theme Mint | $3.99 | one-time |
| Theme Calm | $3.99 | one-time |
| Theme Big Numbers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Theme Clean | $4.99 | one-time |
| Theme Max | $4.99 | one-time |
| Theme Speed | $5.99 | one-time |
| Clock mini Plus Unlimited | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eternal Fire free?

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

### Is Clock mini free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Eternal Fire or Clock mini?

Clock mini is rated higher. Eternal Fire averages 2.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Clock mini averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Eternal Fire or Clock mini have ads?

Neither Eternal Fire nor Clock mini shows ads.

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

Eternal Fire ships an update every 2 months, and Clock mini every 5 weeks. Most recently, Eternal Fire was updated on October 6, 2026 and Clock mini on October 9, 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.*