GroundZERO! vs HANABI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GroundZERO!
Engage in a unique blend of rhythm and simulation gameplay. Launch missiles to achieve a global objective. Experience a distinctive approach to entertainment.
- Rhythm gameplay
- Simulation elements
- Missile launching mechanics
- Global extermination objective
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Launch missiles to exterminate mankind! Rhythm and simulation combined in one!
HANABI
Experience a virtual fireworks display with a charming feline companion. Explore the fireworks venue by taking a virtual stroll and discover a hidden cat statue.
- Virtual fireworks displays
- Cute cat companion
- Virtual stroll to venue
- Hidden cat statue discovery
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Fireworks are great, aren't they? I've loved them since I was a kid. So, I've created a fireworks display app. You can watch fireworks with a cute cat. Oh, and if you press the 'Take a Walk' button, you can take a stroll to the fireworks venue. Please try to find the bronze statue of the cat
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HANABI at 5.0 against GroundZERO!'s 2.3. HANABI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). GroundZERO!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 13 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support 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
Both are free to download. GroundZERO! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. HANABI asks for nothing beyond the download.
HANABI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
GroundZERO! ships an update every 8 days, HANABI every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GroundZERO! | HANABI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 156 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ryo Shirakawa | OMOSHIRO KAKUMEI CAPSULE PLUS, K.K. |
Customer experience
GroundZERO!
HANABI
In-app purchases
GroundZERO!
- Gold Missile + 3$0.99
- Gold Missile + 7$1.99
- Gold Missile + 12$2.99
HANABI
No in-app purchases
