# Fireworks Tap vs Simple Fireworks

The clearest difference is price: Simple Fireworks at Free against Fireworks Tap's $1.99. Fireworks Tap's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Fireworks Tap ships an update every 12 months, Simple Fireworks every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fireworks Tap | Simple Fireworks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireworks-tap/id938939446/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **99** | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 12 months** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 147 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jesse Potter](https://appshunter.io/developer/938939445) | [Ryouhei Azuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353297781) |

## What reviewers say

### Fireworks Tap

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

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


### Simple Fireworks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-fireworks/id6448870385)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fireworks Tap free?

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

### Is Simple Fireworks free?

Simple Fireworks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Fireworks Tap or Simple Fireworks have ads?

Simple Fireworks shows ads; Fireworks Tap does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fireworks Tap or Simple Fireworks?

Fireworks Tap ships an update every 12 months, and Simple Fireworks every 18 months. Most recently, Fireworks Tap was updated on October 10, 2026 and Simple Fireworks on October 7, 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.*