# GroundZERO! vs HANABI

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | GroundZERO! | HANABI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundzero/id900284870/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanabi-japan-fireworks/id6455788444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 28 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ryo Shirakawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381279784) | [OMOSHIRO KAKUMEI CAPSULE PLUS, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342689348) |

## What reviewers say

### GroundZERO!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundzero/id900284870)

Engage in a unique blend of rhythm and simulation gameplay. Launch missiles to achieve a global objective. Experience a distinctive approach to entertainment.

**Highlights:** Rhythm gameplay, Simulation elements, Missile launching mechanics, Global extermination objective

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Missile + 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Missile + 7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Missile + 12 | $2.99 | one-time |


### HANABI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanabi-japan-fireworks/id6455788444)

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.

**Highlights:** Virtual fireworks displays, Cute cat companion, Virtual stroll to venue, Hidden cat statue discovery

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GroundZERO! free?

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

### Is HANABI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GroundZERO! or HANABI?

HANABI is rated higher. GroundZERO! averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HANABI averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do GroundZERO! or HANABI have ads?

HANABI shows ads; GroundZERO! does not.

### Which is updated more often, GroundZERO! or HANABI?

GroundZERO! ships an update every 8 days, and HANABI every 13 months. Most recently, GroundZERO! was updated on November 1, 2026 and HANABI on November 3, 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.*