Comparison

Real Fireworks Visualizer vs Simple Fireworks

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

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About

Real Fireworks Visualizer

Experience a realistic fireworks show with interactive visuals and sound. Create custom light displays, capture stunning wallpapers, and unleash your creativity with a drawing pad. Fun for the whole family.

Highlights
  • Customizable realistic fireworks show
  • Interactive visualizer
  • Wallpaper maker
  • Drawing pad
  • Screenshot capture and sharing
  • TV Out support
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* #1 Bestseller Fireworks iPad App in US During 4th of July * * #1 Bestseller Fireworks iPad App in US During New Year's Eve * * Featured on AppAdvice Under 4th of July Apps * * Featured on AppleNApps Under Best Apps To Celebrate Independence Day * * Featured on AppJudgement Under Top Apps for Best 4th of July * * Featured on FirstCoastNews as App of the Day * * Featured on iTunes Under Hot Entertainment iPad Apps in U.S. * AppAdvice on 07/04/2012: "Real Fireworks Artwork 4-in-1 is the most realistic fireworks simulator out there (sound effects included)." AppleNApps on 07/04/2012: "A Fireworks app that offers the best simulated fireworks on iOS." AppSafari on 01/02/2012: "INNOVATTY, LLC has done a fantastic job with the graphics and audio; it is almost like viewing an actual fireworks show." From the creators of Geometrica Visualizer comes Real Fireworks Artwork 4-in-1 free app; The most realistic fireworks app designed mainly for iPad, taking advantage of its graphics capabilities to create a spectacular and mesmerizing fireworks show like never seen before. The app is also an interactive visualizer that responds smoothly and beautifully to swipe gesture. Moreover, the app allows for screenshot capture giving users the ability to create stunning and cool wallpapers. Last and not least, the app is an amazing drawing pad that allows for creating awesome artwork with different colors and glow. The whole family will enjoy it. The best user experience can be achieved with TV Out using AirPlay Mirroring or TV Out Kit. A demo video is available on our YouTube channel. Visit Developer Web Site for more information or see link below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ1XsBq1XcA Get this app now and start have fun ... Main Features: - Customizable Realistic Fireworks Show - Interactive and Fun Visualizer - Cool Wallpapers Maker - Amazing Drawing Pad Other Features: - Screenshot Capture and Sharing - Support All Device Orientations - Smooth Graphics - Awesome Glow - Multi-Color - Easy to Use - TV Out (iPad 2 or Later) Controls: - Presettings - Color Mode - Tail Length - Fireworks Size - Particles Size - Gravity - Auto-Play - Touch Glow - Sticky Touch - Auto-Lock - Fireworks Sound Sharing: - Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - Flickr - Email Visit our website: http://www.innovatty.com Join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/innovatty Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/innovatty Join us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/innovatty

About

Simple Fireworks

Experience realistic fireworks displays on your screen with a simple tap. Choose between manual or automatic modes for a relaxing visual experience. Ideal for unwinding after a long day.

Highlights
  • Realistic fireworks effects
  • Tap to launch fireworks
  • Automatic fireworks mode
  • Relaxing visual experience
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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A screen, Tap, realistic fireworks are shot off. Fireworks are set off automatically, automatic, there is a mode. I should be very much obliged if it be cure in the bed night when I got tired.

Screenshots

Simple Fireworks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Fireworks at 4.5 against Real Fireworks Visualizer's 3.3. Simple Fireworks also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (75% vs 48%). Real Fireworks Visualizer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (208 vs 26). On price and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Real Fireworks Visualizer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Fireworks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Fireworks holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Fireworks Visualizer has 208 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Real Fireworks Visualizer's written reviews are positive against 75% of Simple Fireworks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Real Fireworks Visualizer versus Simple Fireworks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReal Fireworks VisualizerSimple Fireworks
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (208 ratings)4.5 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings208 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINNOVATTY, LLCkume toru

Customer experience

Real Fireworks Visualizer

All ratings208 ratings
Positive54.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative39.4%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral11.8%
Negative40.5%

Simple Fireworks

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Real Fireworks Visualizer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Firework effects not working as expected
  • Locked features not unlocking properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to sync with music
  • More variety of firework effects
  • Longer free trial period
  • Ability to save/share custom firework displays

Simple Fireworks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Real Fireworks Visualizer

One-time4
  • Awesome Presets Pack$1.99
  • Remove Ads Pack$2.99
  • Full Control Pack$2.99
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  • All Packs$4.99
None

Simple Fireworks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Real Fireworks Visualizer free?
Real Fireworks Visualizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Fireworks free?
Simple Fireworks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Real Fireworks Visualizer or Simple Fireworks?
Simple Fireworks is rated higher. Real Fireworks Visualizer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Simple Fireworks averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.
Do Real Fireworks Visualizer or Simple Fireworks have ads?
Simple Fireworks shows ads; Real Fireworks Visualizer does not.
Which is updated more often, Real Fireworks Visualizer or Simple Fireworks?
Real Fireworks Visualizer ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Fireworks every 2 months. Most recently, Real Fireworks Visualizer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Simple Fireworks on October 20, 2026.

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