# FireworksToy vs Talking John Dog

The clearest difference is rating: Talking John Dog at 3.9 against FireworksToy's 2.6. Talking John Dog also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 28%). FireworksToy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talking John Dog sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. FireworksToy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Talking John Dog holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireworksToy has 3.6K ratings behind it against 102, 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 37% of Talking John Dog's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FireworksToy | Talking John Dog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireworkstoy/id346602357/reviews) | **[3.9 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-john-dog/id417356701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 102 |
| Positive reviews | 27.6% of reviews | **36.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [House Full of Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/346602360) | [Kaufcom GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/303525377) |

## 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


### Talking John Dog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-john-dog/id417356701)

Interact with a humorous talking dog who responds to your voice and touch with amusing sounds. Engage in various games with multiple levels for endless entertainment. Experience the quirky antics of this virtual canine companion.

**Highlights:** Talk to John the dog, Funny voice responses, Reacts to touch, Multiple exciting games, Hours of fun and laughter

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free Version | $0.99 | one-time |
| ad free version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FireworksToy free?

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

### Is Talking John Dog free?

Talking John Dog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FireworksToy or Talking John Dog?

Talking John Dog is rated higher. FireworksToy averages 2.6 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Talking John Dog averages 3.9 from 102 ratings.

### Do FireworksToy or Talking John Dog have ads?

Talking John Dog shows ads; FireworksToy does not.

### Which is updated more often, FireworksToy or Talking John Dog?

FireworksToy ships an update every 2 months, and Talking John Dog every 2 months. Most recently, FireworksToy was updated on September 22, 2026 and Talking John Dog on September 6, 2026.

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