FireBoard® vs Vaultek ViSN
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 ViSN
Control and monitor your Wi-Fi enabled safe remotely. Effortlessly set up your device, manage user access with fingerprints and temporary passcodes, and receive real-time alerts for critical activity. Upgrade for advanced features like SOS alerts and multi-safe management.
- Wi-Fi enabled safe network
- User-friendly guided setup
- Real-time critical activity alerts
- Program up to 80 fingerprints
- Temporary passcode generation
- SOS emergency alerts (premium)
- Over-the-air firmware updates
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Introducing ViSN™, Vaultek's Intelligent Safe Network incorporating Wi-Fi technology. Take your personal security to the next level and effortlessly go from out of the box to an armed and ready defense system. Program your ViSN™ Vaultek safe like never before with a user-friendly setup process, customize your safe's settings to fit your needs, and receive real-time alerts for critical safe activity - no matter where you are in the world. The Vaultek ViSN™ app provides you with an on-screen user-friendly guided setup. Connecting your safe to your home network, registering your safe, enrolling fingerprints, and programming your master code has never been easier. ViSN™ allows you to control programming through your password-protected app in conjunction with your safe, making the setup experience both seamless and intuitive. Standard Included Features: • Over the Air (OTA) firmware updates for your safe. • Program up to 80 unique fingerprints. • Detailed settings and notification management for 1 safe. Upgraded Premium Features (in-app subscription required) SOS Emergency Alert Assign emergency contacts, and set an emergency access point. If the safe is accessed using the emergency access point, an SOS alert is sent to your assigned contacts. Temporary Passcode Create a temporary passcode for guests and set the desired number of uses and how long the code is valid for. Text Notifications Sign up to receive text messages for critical safe activity. Service only available in the United States. Transfer Fingerprints to New Safes When adding multiple safes, this new feature allows you to transfer programmed fingerprints to your new safes; instantly granting the same biometric access to other safes. There’s no need to program each new safe individually. The Premium subscription supports detailed settings and notification management for up to 5 safes. Safe networks of more than 5 safes can inquire about Vaultek’s Enterprise platform. This app is only compatible with the Vaultek line of ViSN™ safes. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FireBoard® at 4.8 against Vaultek ViSN's 2.4. FireBoard® also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 33%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Vaultek ViSN's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads 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. Vaultek ViSN sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. FireBoard® asks for nothing beyond the download.
FireBoard® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireBoard® has 5.8K ratings behind it against 19, 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 33% of Vaultek ViSN's.
FireBoard® ships an update every 3 weeks, Vaultek ViSN every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FireBoard® | Vaultek ViSN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.8K ratings) — better | 2.4 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FireBoard Labs, LLC | Vaultek Safe, Inc. |
Customer experience
FireBoard®
Vaultek ViSN
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 ViSN
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FireBoard®
No in-app purchases
Vaultek ViSN
- ViSN Premium Subscription$4.991 Month
