# Virtual Fireplace 3D vs Plume!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Fireplace 3D at none against Plume!'s 1. Virtual Fireplace 3D also leads on ratings volume (571 vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Plume!'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 29 months) and chart position (#180 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Virtual Fireplace 3D costs $0.99 and Plume! $0.99 up front. Plume! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Virtual Fireplace 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Virtual Fireplace 3D against 4.7 for Plume!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Fireplace 3D has 571 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Virtual Fireplace 3D's written reviews are positive against 83% of Plume!'s.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Fireplace 3D | Plume! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (571 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-fireplace-3d/id485692334/reviews)** | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plume/id6773577656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **571** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#180** |
| Size | 45 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Igor Panichev](https://appshunter.io/developer/435142557) | [Dylan Mathurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755943099) |

## 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


### Plume!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plume/id6773577656)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app allows you to play classic Dreamcast games on your iPhone. It offers a polished library, customizable graphics, and flexible control options for both handheld and TV play. Easily import your game titles and enhance their visuals for a modern gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Dreamcast emulation on iPhone, Customizable on-screen controls, Bluetooth gamepad support, Console mode for TV play, Advanced graphics tuning, Save states and VMU support, RetroAchievements integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip $1 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Fireplace 3D free?

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

### Is Plume! free?

Plume! costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Fireplace 3D or Plume!?

Virtual Fireplace 3D is rated higher. Virtual Fireplace 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 571 ratings, while Plume! averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Virtual Fireplace 3D or Plume! have ads?

Neither Virtual Fireplace 3D nor Plume! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Fireplace 3D or Plume!?

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