FireBoard® vs VAULTEK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FireBoard®
This smart thermometer offers cloud-connected remote temperature monitoring for various environments. It supports multiple probes for accurate readings and can be accessed from anywhere via the cloud.
- Cloud-connected smart thermometer
- Remote temperature monitoring
- Supports up to 6 temperature probes
- Real-time temperature updates
- Viewable anywhere via cloud
- Wireless network setup
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FireBoard® is a Cloud Connected Smart Thermometer, designed for remote monitoring in both hot and cold environments. Easy to setup and install on your wireless network, the FireBoard® pushes realtime temperature updates via the cloud, viewable anywhere. The FireBoard® supports up to 6 external temperature probes which provide accurate and reliable temperature monitoring in many different environments and applications. Integrated into the Yoder Smokers S-Series Line of Pellet Smokers. Purchase the FireBoard® and Accessories Online at: www.fireboard.com
VAULTEK
Control and monitor your smart safe remotely. Manage user access, view activity logs, and check battery levels. Securely open your safe with a simple swipe.
- Manage user accounts
- Track usage history
- Check battery status
- Remote safe opening
- User interaction
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The custom app brings a new level of interaction between you and your Vaultek™ safe. You can perform multiple tasks including managing user accounts, tracking usage history, checking battery status, and even opening your Vaultek™ with one simple swipe.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FireBoard® at 4.8 against VAULTEK's 2.8. FireBoard® also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 44%) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 205). VAULTEK's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FireBoard® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireBoard® has 5.8K ratings behind it against 205, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of FireBoard®'s written reviews are positive against 44% of VAULTEK's.
FireBoard® ships an update every 3 weeks, VAULTEK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FireBoard® | VAULTEK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.8K ratings) — better | 2.8 (205 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews — better | 44.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K — better | 205 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FireBoard Labs, LLC | Vaultek Safe, Inc. |
Customer experience
FireBoard®
VAULTEK
User reviews
FireBoard®
From 5.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎯 Highly accurate temperature readings
- 📱 Intuitive and user-friendly app interface
- 🌐 Reliable WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
- 🔋 Excellent battery life for long cooks
- ⚙️ Powerful temperature control and automation
Room to improve
- 🐛 WiFi connection drops after extended use
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes periodically
- 🐛 Session data sometimes disappears unexpectedly
- 🐛 Probe readings become inaccurate over time
- 🐛 Recent UI updates made app confusing
VAULTEK
From 205 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔒 Secure pattern lock authentication
- 👍 Easy setup and installation
- 📊 Detailed access history and logging
- 🔋 Battery level monitoring
- 💡 Remote safe unlock capability
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth disconnection issues
- 🐛 App crashes during pairing
- ⏱️ Slow and inconsistent connection times
- 🎨 Outdated UI design (appears from 2009-2010s era)
- 🔐 Pattern lock instead of modern biometric authentication
Bugs and requests
FireBoard®
Reported bugs
23 issues- WiFi connection drops after 3-4 hours of cooking
- App sessions not staying open during cook
- Auto-created sessions not appearing in app
- Lost host connection error codes
- Programs stopping mid-cook
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- Account signup flow broken on iOS
- Pulse wireless probe slow refresh rate
- Temperature readings inconsistent and funky after 6 months
- App crashes constantly after recent update
- Session tab showing wrong device name
- Temperature graph y-axis showing wrong units (F instead of C)
- Chart zoom functionality locks up requiring app reinstall
- Toggle switches not functioning properly
- Cannot add notes to sessions
- Channel labels and alerts resetting randomly
- Fan control stuck on lid setting
- Temperature display disappearing intermittently
- Google Home voice command setting wrong temperature values
- Dashboard zooming out excessively with multiple probes
- Defective K-type probes with quality issues
- Login errors and password reset failures
- Inconsistent temperature readings requiring base restart
- Drive cable emitting constant sound with toggle not working
Requested features
20 requests- iOS home screen widget for quick temperature viewing
- Apple Watch complications for at-a-glance monitoring
- Dynamic Island support for iPhone
- Live activity notifications for iOS
- Landscape mode for tablet/wall-mounted displays
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- Ability to save temperature alerts in Drive programs
- Custom probe color selection across full RGB spectrum
- Desktop/Mac app version
- Ability to view individual probe graphs without overlay
- Set point temperature graphing on charts
- Scheduled session start times
- Time-stamped notes and photo annotations
- Siri voice control integration
- Preset cooking profiles for common meats
- Simplified dashboard with basic controls
- Google Home temperature setting voice command fix
- Battery level indicator on every page
- USB-C charging instead of Micro USB
- 24+ hour session recording without breaks
- Channel label and alert persistence across sessions
VAULTEK
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes when attempting to pair with safe
- Bluetooth connection drops frequently and unexpectedly
- Pattern unlock touch response areas poorly calibrated
- App fails to detect safe even when nearby
- Vault name saves with corrupted characters/symbols
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- Fingerprints fail to save correctly
- False tamper alerts when closing door
- Push notifications not functional despite being listed
- App not appearing in phone notification settings
- Requires battery removal from safe to reset connection
- Pattern lock prompt appears without user configuration
- Blank screen with no troubleshooting options on failure
- Inconsistent biometric reader sensitivity
- App incompatible with newer iPhone models despite claims
Requested features
14 requests- Push notifications for tamper alerts and battery warnings
- Face ID and Touch ID support instead of pattern lock
- Automatic Bluetooth connection without manual pairing
- Low battery notifications and alerts
- Failed access attempt logging
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- Multi-phone support for same safe
- Unified single app for all safe models
- WiFi connectivity option
- Extended Bluetooth range
- Widget support for quick status checks
- Numeric PIN option instead of pattern
- Improved fingerprint position management
- Emergency access notifications
- Modern iOS design language and layout
In-app purchases
FireBoard®
No in-app purchases
VAULTEK
No in-app purchases
Questions
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