FireBoard® vs Purple Smart Base
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
Purple Smart Base
Control your Purple adjustable bed base for personalized comfort and sleep optimization. Adjust positions, access presets like Zero Gravity and Anti-Snore, save custom settings, and enjoy massage and underbed lighting features on compatible models.
- Adjustable head and foot elevation
- Lumbar support and pillow tilt (Premium Plus)
- Zero Gravity preset
- Anti-Snore preset
- Save custom positions
- Massage functionality (Premium Plus)
- Underbed lighting control (Premium Plus)
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The Purple Smart Base app controls the Purple Premium and Purple Premium Plus bases. You must have one of these bases to use this app. Not all features are available on the Purple Premium base. Get more info or purchase one at www.purple.com. SLEEP + LIVE MORE COMFORTABLY Elevate your sleeping experience with Purple adjustable bases, giving you the power to create personalized alignment whether you're lounging, resting, or catching some deep Zzzz's. Combined with a Purple mattress, our adjustable bases enhance your life at rest and play. EASILY ADJUST YOUR BASE Complete control of your preferred body alignment and comfort with endless ergonomic positions. - Use the Head Up and Foot Up controls - For Premium Plus owners, adjust Lumbar Support and Pillow Tilt to increase targeted support for your lower back and neck. ACCESS PRESETS TO FIND YOUR PERFECT COMFORT Our built-in Presets are all on one screen so you can easily access them. - Zero G lifts your legs higher than your heart to increase blood circulation and improve recovery. - Anti-Snore improves breathing and reduces sleep interruptions for a more peaceful slumber - Flat lets you get your bed to the flat position in one tap so you can effortlessly get your bed ready for sleep. SAVE MEMORY POSITIONS Find your perfect position and save it right in the app for even more personalized comfort. Name your memory, too! CREATE YOUR PERFECT MASSAGE (Purple Premium Plus Only) Select from three levels of intensity and start a head, foot or full body massage for soothing relaxation. CUSTOMIZE UNDERBED LIGHTING (Purple Premium Plus Only) We’ve got a few Underbed Lighting features only available in the app and not available on the physical remote. - Turn off / on Underbed Lighting motion detection - Set the duration of the Underbed Light when it detects motion
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Purple Smart Base at free against FireBoard®'s paid. Purple Smart Base also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). FireBoard®'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (72% vs 56%). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for FireBoard® against 4.8 for Purple Smart Base. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireBoard® has 5.8K ratings behind it against 618, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of FireBoard®'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Purple Smart Base's.
FireBoard® ships an update every 3 weeks, Purple Smart Base every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FireBoard® | Purple Smart Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.8K ratings) | 4.8 (618 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews — better | 56.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K — better | 618 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FireBoard Labs, LLC | Purple Innovation LLC Apps |
Customer experience
FireBoard®
Purple Smart Base
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
Purple Smart Base
From 618 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and intuitive app interface
- 🎯 Effective voice control integration
- 💪 Life-changing health benefits for users with mobility issues
- 🔧 Customizable memory presets
- 📱 Convenient phone-based control
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity and disconnection issues
- ⚠️ Unreliable device pairing
- 😤 Inconsistent app performance
- 🔌 Connection drops requiring manual reconnection
- ⏱️ Limited massage duration options
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
Purple Smart Base
Reported bugs
7 issues- App fails to connect to smart base
- Random disconnections from bed
- Device not found after disconnection
- Firmware update prompts with connection failures
- Custom memory presets not saving correctly
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- Presets defaulting to maximum head/feet positions
- Connection requires multiple retry attempts
Requested features
10 requests- Apple Watch app control
- Scheduled bed position automation (e.g., zero gravity wake-up)
- Extended massage duration (60+ minutes)
- Synchronized massage motor controls with wave patterns
- Landscape mode for app
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- Alarm functionality
- Bedtime routine automation with timed position changes
- Light timer and motion sensor controls
- Extend massage time during active session without restarting
- Additional massage frequency settings
In-app purchases
FireBoard®
No in-app purchases
Purple Smart Base
No in-app purchases
Questions
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