# FireworksToy vs Simple Fireworks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Fireworks at 75% against FireworksToy's 28%. Simple Fireworks also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.6). FireworksToy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 26). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simple Fireworks holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireworksToy has 3.6K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of FireworksToy's written reviews are positive against 75% of Simple Fireworks's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FireworksToy | Simple Fireworks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireworkstoy/id346602357/reviews) | **[4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-fireworks-realistic/id1093808880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 27.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 0 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [House Full of Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/346602360) | [kume toru](https://appshunter.io/developer/731695033) |

## What reviewers say

### FireworksToy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireworkstoy/id346602357)

Experience a soothing fireworks display on your device. Launch fireworks by tapping or dragging, and watch them react to gravity. Customize your background with saved images for a personalized visual experience.

**Highlights:** Realistic fireworks display, Gravity-responsive fireworks, Tap-to-launch fireworks, Drag-to-launch multiple fireworks, Customizable background images, Soothing visual experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Mesmerizing visuals
- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 💡 Ability to use own background images

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when changing background
- 🔇 Lack of sound effects
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 👎 Boring and repetitive fireworks

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when changing background
- Fireworks disappear when using own photos
- Upside-down orientation when using own photos

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects for fireworks
- Increase variety of firework types and sizes
- Allow customization of firework colors and patterns


### Simple Fireworks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-fireworks-realistic/id1093808880)

Experience realistic fireworks displays on your screen with a simple tap. Choose between manual or automatic modes for a relaxing visual experience. Ideal for unwinding after a long day.

**Highlights:** Realistic fireworks effects, Tap to launch fireworks, Automatic fireworks mode, Relaxing visual experience, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FireworksToy free?

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

### Is Simple Fireworks free?

Simple Fireworks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FireworksToy or Simple Fireworks?

Simple Fireworks is rated higher. FireworksToy averages 2.6 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Simple Fireworks averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.

### Do FireworksToy or Simple Fireworks have ads?

Simple Fireworks shows ads; FireworksToy does not.

### Which is updated more often, FireworksToy or Simple Fireworks?

FireworksToy ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Fireworks every 2 months. Most recently, FireworksToy was updated on September 22, 2026 and Simple Fireworks on September 16, 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.*