# Fireplace © vs Artcast

The clearest difference is price: Artcast at Free against Fireplace ©'s $0.99. Artcast also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (39% vs 12%). Fireplace ©'s advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Artcast is free to download; Fireplace © costs $0.99 up front. Fireplace © sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Artcast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fireplace © holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Artcast has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 12% of Fireplace ©'s written reviews are positive against 39% of Artcast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fireplace © ships an update every 4 months, Artcast every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fireplace © | Artcast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireplace/id590225172/reviews)** | [3.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artcast/id1051396325/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | 11.6% of reviews | **38.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) | [Ambience Visuals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051396324) |

## What reviewers say

### Fireplace ©

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireplace/id590225172)

Transform your device into a cozy virtual fireplace with stunning 4K visuals. Enjoy endless loop playback, background functionality, and customizable effects. Perfect for relaxation or ambiance on your iPhone, iPad, or TV.

**Highlights:** 4K and HD video playback, Endless loop and shuffle modes, Background playback, Sleep timer, AirPlay and Chromecast support, Visual effects (snow, sparkles, confetti), Over 30 unique fireplaces

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fireplace Full Version M | $0.99 | per month |
| Fireplace Full Version | $9.99 | per year |


### Artcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artcast/id1051396325)

Discover, share, and create art with a global community. Curate personal collections, display them on your TV, and even earn revenue from your own creations. Connect with artists and art lovers worldwide.

**Highlights:** Discover diverse artwork and artists, Connect with a global artist community, Create and upload your own artwork, Earn revenue from artwork views, Curate custom art playlists, Sync art collections to your TV

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gallery Pass (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Gallery Pass (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Gallery Rental | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gallery Rental | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fireplace © free?

Fireplace © costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Artcast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fireplace © or Artcast?

Fireplace © is rated higher. Fireplace © averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Artcast averages 3.9 from 29 ratings.

### Do Fireplace © or Artcast have ads?

Artcast shows ads; Fireplace © does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fireplace © or Artcast?

Fireplace © ships an update every 4 months, and Artcast every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fireplace © was updated on September 28, 2026 and Artcast on September 24, 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.*