# Fireworks Tap vs Sensory Activity Center

The clearest difference is price: Sensory Activity Center at Free against Fireworks Tap's $1.99. Sensory Activity Center also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). Fireworks Tap's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and ratings volume (99 vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Sensory Activity Center is free to download; Fireworks Tap costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sensory Activity Center 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Fireworks Tap's written reviews are positive against 50% of Sensory Activity Center's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fireworks Tap ships an update every 12 months, Sensory Activity Center every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fireworks Tap | Sensory Activity Center |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireworks-tap/id938939446/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensory-activity-center/id1504337010/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 147 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jesse Potter](https://appshunter.io/developer/938939445) | [Les Bird](https://appshunter.io/developer/398917210) |

## What reviewers say

### Fireworks Tap

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

**Currently charting:** #185 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


### Sensory Activity Center

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensory-activity-center/id1504337010)

Offers a range of visually engaging activities with calming music, designed for children with special needs. Interactions are simple, responding to taps with moving images and bright colors for endless sensory engagement.

**Highlights:** Visually stimulating activities, Relaxing music, Tap-responsive interactions, Moving images, Bright colors, No time limits

**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 Sensory Activity Center free?

Sensory Activity Center is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fireworks Tap or Sensory Activity Center?

Sensory Activity Center is rated higher. Fireworks Tap averages 4.6 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Sensory Activity Center averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Fireworks Tap or Sensory Activity Center have ads?

Neither Fireworks Tap nor Sensory Activity Center shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fireworks Tap or Sensory Activity Center?

Fireworks Tap ships an update every 12 months, and Sensory Activity Center every 4 months. Most recently, Fireworks Tap was updated on November 11, 2026 and Sensory Activity Center 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.*