Comparison

VM Fireworks vs Simple Fireworks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VM Fireworks

Design and time your own spectacular firework show synchronized to Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet. Launch layers of visuals to create a unique concert experience, perfect for reliving the excitement of live events.

Highlights
  • Create custom firework displays
  • Synchronize fireworks to music
  • Layer multiple firework effects
  • Experience virtual firework concerts
  • Timed to Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet
Features
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Create your own fantastic firework display to accompany Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet. Launch layer upon layer of stunning visuals, as the app helps you build a display perfectly timed to the music. Once finished - sit back and watch the music accompany your fireworks concert. Prokofiev's vibrant ballet music for Romeo and Juliet takes in the swaggering machismo of the 'Dance of the Knights' known to millions as the theme from The Apprentice. As the climax of the Edinburgh International Festival each year, the Virgin Money Fireworks Concert is watched by hundreds of thousands of spectators from all across the city. With over 400,000 fireworks launched from the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh’s iconic Castle, you are set for an evening of explosive entertainment - a feast for the senses with rousing orchestral showpieces performed live by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. The difference is that this time, you’re in control of the fireworks. If you can’t make it to the concert in person, or want to relive the amazing show just one more time, there’s no better way than with VM Fireworks.

About

Simple Fireworks

Experience realistic fireworks displays on your screen with a simple tap. Choose between manual or automatic modes for a relaxing visual experience. Ideal for unwinding after a long day.

Highlights
  • Realistic fireworks effects
  • Tap to launch fireworks
  • Automatic fireworks mode
  • Relaxing visual experience
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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A screen, Tap, realistic fireworks are shot off. Fireworks are set off automatically, automatic, there is a mode. I should be very much obliged if it be cure in the bed night when I got tired.

Screenshots

VM Fireworks4 screens
Simple Fireworks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Fireworks at 4.5 against VM Fireworks's 3.0. Simple Fireworks also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 1). VM Fireworks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Fireworks holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Fireworks has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of VM Fireworks's written reviews are positive against 75% of Simple Fireworks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VM Fireworks ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple Fireworks every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VM Fireworks versus Simple Fireworks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVM FireworksSimple Fireworks
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings126 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHippotrixkume toru

Customer experience

VM Fireworks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Simple Fireworks

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VM Fireworks

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Fireworks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VM Fireworks free?
VM Fireworks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Fireworks free?
Simple Fireworks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VM Fireworks or Simple Fireworks?
Simple Fireworks is rated higher. VM Fireworks averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Simple Fireworks averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.
Do VM Fireworks or Simple Fireworks have ads?
Simple Fireworks shows ads; VM Fireworks does not.
Which is updated more often, VM Fireworks or Simple Fireworks?
VM Fireworks ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simple Fireworks every 2 months. Most recently, VM Fireworks was updated on September 22, 2026 and Simple Fireworks on October 20, 2026.

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