Fireworks Tap vs Rainbow Ripples
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.
Rainbow Ripples
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Simple app that lets you touch and create ripples on the screen. The ripples expand and will interact with other ripples that already exist by combining their colors. The color created with a tap cycles to the next color in the rainbow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rainbow Ripples at every 3 days against Fireworks Tap's every 12 months. Rainbow Ripples also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Fireworks Tap's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position 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 Rainbow Ripples $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fireworks Tap ships an update every 12 months, Rainbow Ripples every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fireworks Tap | Rainbow Ripples |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (99 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 99 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #191 | #164 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jesse Potter | Anthony Santaferra |
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
Rainbow Ripples
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Fireworks Tap
No in-app purchases
Rainbow Ripples
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Fireworks Tap free?
Is Rainbow Ripples free?
Do Fireworks Tap or Rainbow Ripples have ads?
Which is updated more often, Fireworks Tap or Rainbow Ripples?
Which is more popular, Fireworks Tap or Rainbow Ripples?
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