Comparison

FireBoard® vs Fluidd

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Fluidd

Enhance your indoor gardening with intelligent sensors and devices that provide real-time monitoring and automated environmental controls. Optimize lighting, temperature, and humidity for optimal plant growth.

Highlights
  • Real-time garden monitoring
  • Automated environmental controls
  • Adjustable lighting
  • Temperature control
  • Humidity level alteration
Features
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If you're looking to get the most out of your indoor gardening experience, look no further than Fluidd's Smart Grow Sensors & Devices. Our cutting-edge technology provides unparalleled insight into your garden's needs, allowing you to monitor everything in real-time. 
But that's not all; Fluidd's intelligent devices don't just monitor – they automate too! Adjust lighting, control temperature, or alter humidity levels at the touch of a button, providing your plants with the perfect environment to thrive. 
Transform your indoor gardening journey with Fluidd.

Screenshots

FireBoard®4 screens
Fluidd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FireBoard® at 71% against Fluidd's 0%. FireBoard® also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Fluidd's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and iOS requirement (10.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FireBoard® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of FireBoard®'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Fluidd's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FireBoard® ships an update every 3 weeks, Fluidd every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FireBoard® versus Fluidd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireBoard®Fluidd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.8K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.8K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFireBoard Labs, LLCFluidd Technology (AU) Pty Ltd

Customer experience

FireBoard®

All ratings5,814 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative16.1%

Fluidd

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
Show 18 more
  • 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

Fluidd

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FireBoard®

No in-app purchases

None

Fluidd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FireBoard® free?
FireBoard® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fluidd free?
Fluidd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FireBoard® or Fluidd?
FireBoard® is rated higher. FireBoard® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Fluidd averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FireBoard® or Fluidd have ads?
Neither FireBoard® nor Fluidd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FireBoard® or Fluidd?
FireBoard® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fluidd every 6 months. Most recently, FireBoard® was updated on September 22, 2026 and Fluidd on July 8, 2026.

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