Z Control vs IntelliFire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Z Control
Monitor and manage your property's flood protection systems remotely. Receive real-time alerts, test equipment, silence alarms, and customize settings for peace of mind.
- Real-time flood alerts
- Remote equipment testing
- Silence alarms
- Manage preferences
- Adjust settings
- Monitor sump pump systems
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Z Control products protect your property from flooding. With the Z Control app, you can receive alerts, remotely test equipment, silence alarms, manage preferences, and adjust settings. Compatible with the following Z Control Enabled devices: Zoeller Aquanot Fit 508 DC Sump Pump System Zoeller APak Indoor High Water Alarm Z Control Wi-Fi Gateway Flint and Walling Commander Pro VFD system Tulsar Sentry Indoor High Water Alarm Zoeller Basement Sentry Plus DC Sump Pump System Zoeller Basement Sentry Platinum DC Sump Pump System Zoeller Basement Sentry Intelligent Sump Pump
IntelliFire
Control your fireplace remotely using your smartphone, tablet, or voice commands. Adjust flame, temperature, and lighting for a perfect ambiance from anywhere. Requires a Wi-Fi Module for smart home integration.
- Remote fireplace control
- Smartphone and tablet operation
- Voice control (Alexa, Google Assistant)
- Adjust flame and thermostat
- Control lighting
- Wi-Fi Module required
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Take control of your fire from anywhere with the IntelliFire® App. Use your phone, tablet, or voice through Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to instantly create a cozy environment. Adjust the flame, thermostat, lights, and more at home or while away. Just ensure you have a Wi-Fi Module installed. To check compatibility or schedule an appointment, contact your local dealer for Heat & Glo®, Majestic®, Heatilator®, Simplifire®, Monessen® or Vermont Castings®. Amazon, Alexa, and related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Google, YouTube, and Google Home are trademarks of Google LLC. iPhone® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IntelliFire at 4.2 against Z Control's 2.4. IntelliFire also leads on ratings volume (440 vs 67). Z Control's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IntelliFire holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IntelliFire has 440 ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Z Control's written reviews are positive against 22% of IntelliFire's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Z Control ships an update every 6 weeks, IntelliFire every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | Z Control | IntelliFire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (67 ratings) | 4.2 (440 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews — better | 21.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 67 | 440 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zoeller Company | Hearth & Home Technologies |
Customer experience
Z Control
IntelliFire
Bugs and requests
Z Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
IntelliFire
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on launch
- Fails to detect WiFi network
- Loses connection to fireplace
- Resets temperature and settings
- Password reset not working
Requested features
4 requests- Timer to turn off fireplace
- Control over LED backlight color
- Better smart home integration
- Thermostat-like scheduling options
In-app purchases
Z Control
No in-app purchases
IntelliFire
No in-app purchases
