# Fireworks Tap vs Holiday Countdown Timer

The clearest difference is price: Holiday Countdown Timer at Free against Fireworks Tap's $1.99. Holiday Countdown Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 12 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Fireworks Tap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (99 vs 1). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Holiday Countdown Timer is free to download; Fireworks Tap costs $1.99 up front. Holiday Countdown Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fireworks Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Holiday Countdown Timer 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.

Fireworks Tap ships an update every 12 months, Holiday Countdown Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fireworks Tap | Holiday Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/holiday-countdown-timer/id6443737947/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 147 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jesse Potter](https://appshunter.io/developer/938939445) | [WorksDelight](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170807328) |

## What reviewers say

### Fireworks Tap

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

**Currently charting:** #191 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


### Holiday Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holiday-countdown-timer/id6443737947)

Build excitement for your upcoming trips by tracking the exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds until your departure. Customize your countdown with various themes and background images, and utilize the built-in packing list to ensure you don't forget any essentials.

**Highlights:** Multiple trip countdowns, Customizable background themes, Variety of scenic background pictures, Choice of countdown styles, Selectable time units (days, hours, minutes, seconds), Integrated holiday packing list

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fireworks Tap free?

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

### Is Holiday Countdown Timer free?

Holiday Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fireworks Tap or Holiday Countdown Timer?

Holiday Countdown Timer is rated higher. Fireworks Tap averages 4.6 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Holiday Countdown Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Fireworks Tap or Holiday Countdown Timer have ads?

Neither Fireworks Tap nor Holiday Countdown Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fireworks Tap or Holiday Countdown Timer?

Fireworks Tap ships an update every 12 months, and Holiday Countdown Timer every 3 days. Most recently, Fireworks Tap was updated on October 26, 2026 and Holiday Countdown Timer on October 24, 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.*