# Japanese Macaques vs Winter Fireplace

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Japanese Macaques at 80% against Winter Fireplace's 31%. Japanese Macaques also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Winter Fireplace's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Winter Fireplace sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Japanese Macaques asks for nothing beyond the download.

Winter Fireplace holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Winter Fireplace has 209 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Japanese Macaques's written reviews are positive against 31% of Winter Fireplace's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Japanese Macaques ships an update every 8 months, Winter Fireplace every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Japanese Macaques | Winter Fireplace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-macaques/id406178298/reviews) | **[4.0 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-fireplace/id1041703579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **209** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 31.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 209 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eduard Voynich](https://appshunter.io/developer/401494295) | [Henry Glendening](https://appshunter.io/developer/975984954) |

## What reviewers say

### Japanese Macaques

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-macaques/id406178298)

Explore the unique life of Japanese macaques, the only monkeys adapted to cold climates. This app features a photo album with high-quality images and detailed descriptions of their habitat and behavior. You can also use the pictures as wallpapers or share them.

**Highlights:** 68 high-quality photos, Description of macaque life, Digital photo frame, Picture descriptions, Device wallpaper option, Email sharing, User guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Winter Fireplace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-fireplace/id1041703579)

Transform any space into a cozy haven with a vast library of 4K fireplace, candle, and campfire videos. Enjoy immersive soundscapes and seamless syncing across devices for relaxation, romance, or seasonal cheer.

**Highlights:** Extensive 4K fire video library, Diverse fire scene types, Immersive soundscapes, Favorites and history, iCloud syncing, AirPlay support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter Fireplace Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Winter Fireplace Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Fireplace Pack 1 - Originals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fireplace Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fireplace Pack 8 - Frameless | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 11 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fireplace Pack 9 - Christmas | $5.99 | one-time |
| Fireplace Pack 10 - Halloween | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Japanese Macaques free?

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

### Is Winter Fireplace free?

Winter Fireplace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Japanese Macaques or Winter Fireplace?

Winter Fireplace is rated higher. Japanese Macaques averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Winter Fireplace averages 4.0 from 209 ratings.

### Do Japanese Macaques or Winter Fireplace have ads?

Neither Japanese Macaques nor Winter Fireplace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Japanese Macaques or Winter Fireplace?

Japanese Macaques ships an update every 8 months, and Winter Fireplace every 2 weeks. Most recently, Japanese Macaques was updated on November 6, 2026 and Winter Fireplace on November 11, 2026.

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