# Virtual Fireplace 3D vs 123Play Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Virtual Fireplace 3D at 79% against 123Play Pro's 6%. Virtual Fireplace 3D also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and price ($0.99 vs $5.99). 123Play Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 29 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Virtual Fireplace 3D costs $0.99 and 123Play Pro $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Virtual Fireplace 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Fireplace 3D has 571 ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Virtual Fireplace 3D's written reviews are positive against 6% of 123Play Pro's.

Virtual Fireplace 3D ships an update every 29 months, 123Play Pro every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Fireplace 3D | 123Play Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (571 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-fireplace-3d/id485692334/reviews)** | [3.7 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/123play-pro/id1236100623/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **571** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 6.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 45 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Igor Panichev](https://appshunter.io/developer/435142557) | [David Buhauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/979059591) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Fireplace 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-fireplace-3d/id485692334)

Transform your device into a realistic fireplace with stunning 3D graphics and soothing sounds. Experience different styles and interactive fire effects for a comforting ambiance.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D graphics and effects, Multiple fireplace styles, Authentic fireplace sounds, Interactive fire crackles, Zoom functionality

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cool app
- 🔥 Relaxing, great for stress and meditating
- 👍 Great no ads
- 🎨 Nicely done fire place app
- 🎧 Realistic sounds and fire

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No longer supports full screen for iPad OS16
- 🔍 Graphics are poor
- 🐛 Keeps shutting down
- 🔍 Not very convincing
- 🐛 Crashes constantly when trying to use through AirPlay

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps shutting down
- Mantle and grate options don't work
- Crashes after update to 1.1.0

**Requested features**

- Timer to fall asleep to the fireplace sounds
- More fireplace styles and customization options
- Ability to change view, position, etc. to make it truly 3D
- Ability to change the speed of the fire animation
- More variety in the sound and log/coal options


### 123Play Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/123play-pro/id1236100623)

Discover and track movies and TV shows with this app. Find trending titles, explore genres, and save favorites. It guides you to find content on the iTunes Store.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, Save favorite movies and actors, Discover trending movies and TV shows, Explore by genre, Search for movies, series, and actors, View now playing and upcoming releases

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Fireplace 3D free?

Virtual Fireplace 3D costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 123Play Pro free?

123Play Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Fireplace 3D or 123Play Pro?

Virtual Fireplace 3D is rated higher. Virtual Fireplace 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 571 ratings, while 123Play Pro averages 3.7 from 77 ratings.

### Do Virtual Fireplace 3D or 123Play Pro have ads?

Neither Virtual Fireplace 3D nor 123Play Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Fireplace 3D or 123Play Pro?

Virtual Fireplace 3D ships an update every 29 months, and 123Play Pro every 5 months. Most recently, Virtual Fireplace 3D was updated on October 14, 2026 and 123Play Pro on October 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.*