# Fireplace vs Pedometer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fireplace at none against Pedometer's 2. Fireplace also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Fireplace asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fireplace ships an update every 5 weeks, Pedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fireplace | Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-steps/id6783677791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Soojin Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539373279) | [Kayven Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783677793) |

## What reviewers say

### Fireplace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireplace-calm-chill/id6767493108)

Experience the calming ambiance of a real campfire on your iPhone. This app offers high-definition flames to create a tranquil escape.

**Highlights:** High-definition flames, Tranquil ambiance, Campfire simulation, Relaxation aid

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-steps/id6783677791)

Track your daily steps, distance, and active energy using your iPhone and Apple Watch. Visualize your progress with charts and set daily goals. Customize your experience with widgets and color options, with privacy-focused data processing on your device.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Distance tracking, Active energy monitoring, Flights climbed, Daily goals, Charts and graphs, Home Screen and Apple Watch widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pedometer Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pedometer Plus Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fireplace free?

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

### Is Pedometer free?

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

### Do Fireplace or Pedometer have ads?

Pedometer shows ads; Fireplace does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fireplace or Pedometer?

Fireplace ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Fireplace was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pedometer on October 28, 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.*
