FireBoard® vs IQ+
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
IQ+
Monitor and manage your boat and trailer's security, health, and usage remotely. Receive real-time alerts for critical events and track your trips with detailed reports. Share access with family and friends for a connected boating experience.
- Real-time boat and trailer monitoring
- Security and health alerts
- Geofencing capabilities
- Maintenance scheduling
- Trip tracking and reports
- Remote access for family and friends
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IQ+ Connected Intelligence Connect to your Boat & Trailer The IQ+ App is easy-to-use and provides real-time information 24/7 about your boat & trailer. Remotely monitor and manage the security, health, and use of your boat. Invite your family and friends to IQ+ app of your boat to enjoy the boating experience together. Features: • Monitor battery life, bilge, hours, speed, movement and more • Monitor the ambient temperature of your boat. Great for winterization or when there is a hot cover on the boat • Let your dealer monitor the health of your boat and trailer with a simple click for repairs and maintenance • Manage your boat & trailer maintenance and scheduled maintenance • Create geofences to track security, anchor, storage, use and even shallow areas • Auto alerts for tamper, movement, speed, temperature, potential theft • The device has an internal battery, so our boat stays connected even if the boat battery dies, the boat battery is disconnected for storage or removed during theft • See breadcrumb trails and heat maps of your trips and events on maps and satellite views • See how you are using your boat through reports and widgets To connect you will have two options. 1. The hardware come already installed on your boat 2. You will need to purchase the hardware and install from your local marine dealer A registration email is sent from your dealer to activate your account Download the free app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: IQ+ at free against FireBoard®'s paid. IQ+ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). FireBoard®'s advantage is ratings volume (5.8K vs 4). On price, update cadence, 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.
IQ+ 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FireBoard® ships an update every 3 weeks, IQ+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FireBoard® | IQ+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.8K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FireBoard Labs, LLC | Radian IoT |
Customer experience
FireBoard®
IQ+
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
IQ+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FireBoard®
No in-app purchases
IQ+
No in-app purchases
