# Fireworks Tap vs Roo's Lights

The clearest difference is price: Roo's Lights at Free against Fireworks Tap's $1.99. Roo's Lights also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Fireworks Tap's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 1) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Roo's Lights is free to download; Fireworks Tap costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Roo's Lights holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fireworks Tap has 99 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Fireworks Tap's written reviews are positive against 100% of Roo's Lights's.

Fireworks Tap ships an update every 12 months, Roo's Lights every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fireworks Tap | Roo's Lights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireworks-tap/id938939446/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roos-lights/id1003055941/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 147 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jesse Potter](https://appshunter.io/developer/938939445) | [Sources and Methods](https://appshunter.io/developer/521947757) |

## What reviewers say

### Fireworks Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireworks-tap/id938939446)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Tap the screen to create vibrant fireworks explosions. Designed with babies and toddlers in mind, it features a simplified interface with no ads or distracting buttons. Enjoy interactive pyrotechnics suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Tap to create fireworks, Multi-touch support, Baby-proof design, No ads, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for kids
- 👍 Entertaining for all ages
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Relaxing and zen-like
- 👍 Good for children with special needs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🔇 Lacks sound effects
- ⚪️ No tutorial for features
- ⚫️ Fuzzy resolution on some fireworks
- ⚪️ Limited variety of fireworks

**Reported bugs**

- No sound on iPhone 8
- App crashes after update
- Not working on iOS 9.2
- Doesn't work on iOS 9.1
- App is glitchy

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects
- Add AR functionality
- Add a timer for auto-fireworks
- Add recording feature for live photos/dynamic wallpapers
- Improve fireworks colors and allow selection


### Roo's Lights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roos-lights/id1003055941)

A simple, ad-free interactive toy for babies and toddlers inspired by minimalist children's books. It features four switches that control four lights, offering an engaging experience for little ones.

**Highlights:** Four switches, Four lights, Ad-free experience, Inspired by children's books, Toddler-friendly design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fireworks Tap free?

Fireworks Tap costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Roo's Lights free?

Roo's Lights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fireworks Tap or Roo's Lights?

Roo's Lights is rated higher. Fireworks Tap averages 4.6 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Roo's Lights averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Fireworks Tap or Roo's Lights have ads?

Neither Fireworks Tap nor Roo's Lights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fireworks Tap or Roo's Lights?

Fireworks Tap ships an update every 12 months, and Roo's Lights every 6 months. Most recently, Fireworks Tap was updated on October 24, 2026 and Roo's Lights on October 23, 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.*