Comparison

Fireplace Live HD pro vs Globe Suite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fireplace Live HD pro

Transform your device into a realistic fireplace with various HD video scenes and soothing sound options. Enjoy a relaxing ambiance for work, rest, or romantic evenings. Features include looped playback, customizable sound mixes, and a sleep timer.

Highlights
  • Multiple HD fireplace videos
  • Customizable sound mixes
  • Looped playback
  • Sleep timer
  • Romantic backdrop
  • Full screen mode
Features
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Turn your iPhone/iPad into a beautiful fireplace! Very relaxing to have running in the background while you work or rest. Also makes an ideal backdrop for a romantic evening! The Mac version of this app was #1, the most downloaded app in the Mac App store. +8 HD Videos to choose from: Classic Fireplace, Relaxing Fireplace, Campfire, Burning Log and Candles (plus one bonus Ocean Surf scene) +All videos are unique +Runs in full screen +User friendly interface: Tap anywhere on the screen to access Settings +Tap the small semi-transparent star button in the lower left corner to check out our other apps +Looped playback with smooth, almost unnoticeable transitions +Sound modes: Sound Mix, Music or Mute (no sound) - Sound Mix: 7 fireplace sounds to choose from or mix together (plus extra ocean sounds for the bonus scene) -Or play your own music by selecting your favorite songs from your music library. Create a playlist that you think goes well with the selected scene +Sleep timer option +Flashlight option (shake to turn on) +Portrait mode option (disabled by default)

About

Globe Suite

This app provides a comprehensive smart home control system, allowing you to connect and manage various smart devices like bulbs, plugs, and cameras. It offers remote control, automation based on environmental factors, and voice assistant integration for effortless home management.

Highlights
  • Connects smart bulbs, plugs, cameras, and sensors
  • No hub required
  • Remote control from anywhere
  • Voice control with Alexa/Google Home
  • Automation based on temperature, weather, time
  • Share device control with family
  • Real-time alerts
Features
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Globe Electric – The Creative Energy Company® since 1932. Having a Smart home has never been so easy! Simply download the Globe Suite™ APP to get started. The Globe Suite™ APP is a complete smart home control system that connects your Globe Suite™ smart LED bulbs, smart plugs, smart cameras, smart sensors, and much more all under one roof. (No Hub Required) Configure, monitor and control an infinite number of Globe smart devices in one user-friendly application, right from your phone, anywhere in the world. Paired with your Amazon Alexa or Google Home, our smart devices can be quickly programmed to respond to voice control. Through the Globe Suite™ application, instruct your Globe smart products to activate according to a variety of variables including temperature, weather and time of day. Share device control with your family members and receive real-time alerts to ensure the highest level of efficiency, interactivity, control and safety for your home.

Screenshots

Fireplace Live HD pro4 screens
Globe Suite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Globe Suite at Free against Fireplace Live HD pro's $3.99. Globe Suite also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 705) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). Fireplace Live HD pro's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 41%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Globe Suite is free to download; Fireplace Live HD pro costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fireplace Live HD pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Globe Suite has 5.1K ratings behind it against 705, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Fireplace Live HD pro's written reviews are positive against 41% of Globe Suite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fireplace Live HD pro ships an update every 3 months, Globe Suite every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fireplace Live HD pro versus Globe Suite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireplace Live HD proGlobe Suite
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (705 ratings) — better4.4 (5.1K ratings)
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews — better40.7% of reviews
Number of ratings7055.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB269 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVoros InnovationGlobe Electric Company Inc.

Customer experience

Fireplace Live HD pro

All ratings697 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative18.7%

Globe Suite

All ratings5,073 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews535 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative51.4%

User reviews

Fireplace Live HD pro

From 705 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔥 Realistic fireplace visuals and sounds
  • 👍 Variety of fireplace and ambiance options
  • 🎶 Ability to play music in the background
  • 💤 Helps with relaxation and sleep
  • 🌳 Feels like having a real fireplace

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🖥️ Intrusive UI elements on the screen
  • 🔌 Issues with AirPlay and connectivity
  • 🔒 Concerns about network access permissions

Globe Suite

From 5.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote control
  • 🌈 Customizable lighting
  • ⏰ Scheduling and automation
  • 🔌 Works with smart home integrations
  • 💻 Intuitive app interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • ⏳ Slow app performance
  • 🔍 Difficult setup process
  • 🤖 Unreliable customer support
  • 🔧 Compatibility problems with updates

Bugs and requests

Fireplace Live HD pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not working on Apple TV
  • Fireplace video not playing consistently
  • Music playback controls not functioning properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More fireplace and ambiance options
  • Improved music integration and controls
  • Better support for larger displays and TVs
  • Customization options for the UI

Globe Suite

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Lights randomly disconnecting
  • App crashes on launch
  • Scenes/routines not working as expected
  • Inability to control multiple bulbs together

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring back widget support
  • Add more color/mood presets
  • Improve Alexa/HomeKit integration
  • Allow custom RGB color selection
  • Implement sunrise/sunset automation

In-app purchases

None

Fireplace Live HD pro

No in-app purchases

None

Globe Suite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fireplace Live HD pro free?
Fireplace Live HD pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Globe Suite free?
Globe Suite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fireplace Live HD pro or Globe Suite?
Fireplace Live HD pro is rated higher. Fireplace Live HD pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 705 ratings, while Globe Suite averages 4.4 from 5.1K ratings.
Do Fireplace Live HD pro or Globe Suite have ads?
Neither Fireplace Live HD pro nor Globe Suite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fireplace Live HD pro or Globe Suite?
Fireplace Live HD pro ships an update every 3 months, and Globe Suite every 2 months. Most recently, Fireplace Live HD pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and Globe Suite on November 6, 2026.

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