Everyone has their favorite scene to unwind with on the Apple TV. It could be an ocean sunrise or colorful aquarium. For those who find fireplaces the coziest and most calming scenes, these apps are for you.
Criteria and features
Here are a few of things we looked for when creating this list of fireplace apps for Apple TV.
- Realism: What good is a roaring fireplace if it looks fake? We skipped the ones that didn’t resemble a real fire.
- Sound: You can’t have a crackling fireplace without the crackle. So, we looked for those with sound.
First Rule Fireplace
First Rule Fireplace is a really nice app to relax with on your Apple TV. Here’s what it has to offer:
- Three calming fireplace scenes.
- The subtle sounds of a rainy night.
- Lounge music in the background.
You can adjust the rain sound and music volume separately to create the perfect atmosphere and move through the scenes with a double-tap on your Siri remote. Overall, First Rule Fireplace is a terrific fireplace app.
- Availability: Apple TV
- Price: Free
Fantastic Fireplace
Another good fireplace app is Fantastic Fireplace. Here are the app’s features:
- A basic fireplace scene for free.
- The crackling sound to help your mood.
- Additional fireplace options like an old fashioned or roaring fireplace via in-app purchases.
For a realistic, full-screen fireplace after a long day at work, Fantastic Fireplace helps you unwind.
- Availability: Apple TV
- Price: Free with in-app purchases for additional scenes.
Atmo
Atmo is a little different than the other fireplace apps on this list because it gives you more than just a fireplace scene. Here’s what it has to offer:
- An attractive fireplace scene.
- Snapping and popping sounds from the burning wood.
- Additional scenes like a river morning and fish aquarium are available for free with the fireplace. You can purchase other scenes as well with in-app purchases.
If you want a beautiful fireplace app that gives you extra scenes for when your mood changes, Atmo is a great choice.
- Availability: Apple TV
- Price: Free with in-app purchases for additional scenes.
Fireplace HD+
If you want to skip the in-app purchases to get additional fireplace scenes and dive right into a paid app, Fireplace HD+ is a great choice. Here’s why:
- Four nice fireplace scenes from traditional to romantic.
- The crackling sounds for each scene are spot on.
- Christmas Radio is available during the holiday season for the entire family to enjoy.
Fireplace HD+ lets you easily set the mood for unwinding on your own or with your sweetheart. And, the holiday radio is an excellent bonus for when the season arrives.
- Availability: Apple TV
- Price: $1.99
Light the fire
Dim the lights, kick up your feet, and relax. Once you light the fire on one of these Apple TV fireplace apps, you’ll feel the stress of your day melt away. Do you use of these fireplace apps or do you have a different one you’d like to recommend? Let us know.