Fireworks Tap vs Doodle Magic AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fireworks Tap
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.
- Tap to create fireworks
- Multi-touch support
- Baby-proof design
- No ads
- Simple interface
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This app was created for my infant son. Tap the screen and watch the fireworks explode! To make this app baby proof extra buttons and menus have been removed, and no ads to tap on makes this perfect for toddlers! Tap and drag to set off a string of fireworks! Handles multi-touch so you can set off fireworks by tapping all your fingers at once! These fireworks are easy enough for babies to use and fun for adults too. Enjoy these amazing fireworks! If you like this fireworks app (and are feeling generous) please rate the app.
Doodle Magic AR
Create 3D drawings in the air with augmented reality. Save your creations or email them to friends. Share your 3D artwork with others by exporting it to your computer.
- Create 3D drawings in the air
- Augmented reality effects
- Save drawings
- Email artwork to friends
- Export 3D drawings to computer
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Save the drawing or even email the painting to your friends! You can use iTunes Sharing to get the 3D drawings out to your computer. Download now and let your creativity flow! Doodle Magic AR will draw random shapes in the air to create a beautiful effect!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fireworks Tap at 4.6 against Doodle Magic AR's 3.0. Fireworks Tap also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and ratings volume (99 vs 2). Doodle Magic AR's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Fireworks Tap costs $1.99 and Doodle Magic AR $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fireworks Tap holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fireworks Tap has 99 ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of Doodle Magic AR's.
Fireworks Tap ships an update every 12 months, Doodle Magic AR every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fireworks Tap | Doodle Magic AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (99 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 99 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #174 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jesse Potter | Virtual GS |
Customer experience
Fireworks Tap
Doodle Magic AR
Bugs and requests
Fireworks Tap
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
15 requests- 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
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- Allow custom background images
- Add more fireworks variety and complexity
- Add animation for fireworks rising
- Add pressure sensitivity for louder fireworks
- Add a mode for automatic fireworks generation
- Add a Watch version support
- Change the app logo
- Allow selection of backgrounds
- Add more shapes for fireworks
- Add sound for fireworks explosion
Doodle Magic AR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Fireworks Tap
No in-app purchases
Doodle Magic AR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Fireworks Tap free?
Is Doodle Magic AR free?
Which has better reviews, Fireworks Tap or Doodle Magic AR?
Do Fireworks Tap or Doodle Magic AR have ads?
Which is updated more often, Fireworks Tap or Doodle Magic AR?
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