# FireBoard® vs Field Console

The clearest difference is monetization model: Field Console at free against FireBoard®'s paid. Field Console also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.6). FireBoard®'s advantage is ratings volume (5.8K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Field Console holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireBoard® has 5.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FireBoard® ships an update every 3 weeks, Field Console every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FireBoard® | Field Console |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireboard/id1049169343/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/field-console/id1233934953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FireBoard Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1049169342) | [Vector Flight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193142071) |

## What reviewers say

### FireBoard®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireboard/id1049169343)

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.

**Highlights:** Cloud-connected smart thermometer, Remote temperature monitoring, Supports up to 6 temperature probes, Real-time temperature updates, Viewable anywhere via cloud, Wireless network setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Field Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/field-console/id1233934953)

This app provides Search and Rescue teams with remote control of the AirFlare Detector for ground and drone-assisted searches. It allows for configuration, search management, GPS tracking, and result analysis. It is exclusively for use with AirFlare Detector hardware.

**Highlights:** Remote Detector Operation, Search Subject Configuration, GPS Location Tracking, Search Result Management, GIS Software Integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FireBoard® free?

FireBoard® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Field Console free?

Field Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FireBoard® or Field Console?

Field Console is rated higher. FireBoard® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Field Console averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FireBoard® or Field Console have ads?

Neither FireBoard® nor Field Console shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FireBoard® or Field Console?

FireBoard® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Field Console every 2 months. Most recently, FireBoard® was updated on September 22, 2026 and Field Console on September 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*