# Simple Fireworks vs Slow Social

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Fireworks at none against Slow Social's 4. Simple Fireworks also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Slow Social's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Simple Fireworks ships an update every 18 months, Slow Social every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Fireworks | Slow Social |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-social/id6760975243/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 208 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryouhei Azuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353297781) | [Embay, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730783354) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Fireworks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-fireworks/id6448870385)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Slow Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-social/id6760975243)

This app simulates a dial-up modem connection before launching social media apps, adding a deliberate delay to encourage mindful usage. It offers retro desktop themes and a premium mode for advanced screen time management.

**Highlights:** Authentic dial-up modem simulation, Detects 29 social media apps, Retro desktop themes (Windows 95, Vintage Mac, CRT), Mindful Mode for screen time limits, Siri Shortcuts integration, Home screen widget, Connection Log tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14.4k Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| T1 Premium Line | $1.99 | one-time |
| 56k Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| T3 Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Fireworks free?

Simple Fireworks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Slow Social free?

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

### Do Simple Fireworks or Slow Social have ads?

Both Simple Fireworks and Slow Social show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Fireworks or Slow Social?

Simple Fireworks ships an update every 18 months, and Slow Social every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple Fireworks was updated on October 25, 2026 and Slow Social on October 25, 2026.

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