Comparison

HOTECH vs ITALKERO Fires

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HOTECH

Control smart devices with integrated WiFi remotely via your smartphone. Adjust settings like standby mode, heating levels (Eco, Comfort, Rapid), temperature from 5-37Β°C, and an antifreeze function.

Highlights
  • Remote control via smartphone
  • WiFi integrated devices
  • Standby mode
  • 3 heating settings (Eco, Comfort, Rapid)
  • Temperature regulation (5-37Β°C)
  • Antifreeze function
Features
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L 'APP HOTECH - Bimar is used to control our smart devices with integrated WiFi via smartphone through application, compatible with iPhone OS operating system. β€’ Electronic card with integrated Wi-Fi that allows communication between smartphone and convector through APP. β€’ APP (application) allows you to control the following functions by remote: (standby; 3 settings: Eco / Comfort / Rapid, regulating temperature 5 ~ 37 Β° C + antifreeze function). These features will be able to remotely control freely your heater.

About

ITALKERO Fires

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Join the many myfire app users currently enjoying its fresh look and intuitive design that lets you easily navigate and control your gas fire’s favorite functions. These key features help you get more comfort and enjoyment from your gas fireplace. Manual Mode: Simply move the slider up or down to manually adjust the flame height. Thermostat Mode: The fire automatically adjusts to maintain the set temperature. Countdown Timer: Automatically turns the fire OFF after a set period-of-time. Program Mode: Save up to 8 programs to turn the fire on and off at specific times and days. Other available functions include Light, Circulating Fan, 2nd Burner Feature, ECO mode, and LED control. The myfire app is available in 8 languages: English German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, French and Polish.

Screenshots

HOTECH4 screens
ITALKERO Fires4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HOTECH at 8.0 against ITALKERO Fires's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HOTECH ships an update every 16 months, ITALKERO Fires every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
HOTECH versus ITALKERO Fires: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHOTECHITALKERO Fires
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews11.1% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 9 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS8.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBimar S.p.a.Maxitrol GmbH & Co. KG

In-app purchases

None

HOTECH

No in-app purchases

None

ITALKERO Fires

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HOTECH free?
HOTECH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ITALKERO Fires free?
ITALKERO Fires is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HOTECH or ITALKERO Fires have ads?
Neither HOTECH nor ITALKERO Fires shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HOTECH or ITALKERO Fires?
HOTECH ships an update every 16 months, and ITALKERO Fires every 9 months. Most recently, HOTECH was updated on October 20, 2026 and ITALKERO Fires on October 16, 2026.

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