FireBoard® vs Alfresco Grill
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
Alfresco Grill
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Alfresco™ Open Air Culinary Systems Intelligent Companion App for AIPG Luxury Barbeque Grills. This App enhances the functionality of the AIPG Series Luxury Grills by directly interfacing with the grill, elevating the way you cook and making it an exiting experience letting you monitor temperatures remotely. This App connects directly to your smart device through Bluetooth® technology without having to worry about WiFi or other network settings. The App allows you break free and monitor your food and grill temperature settings. When your food is ready, according to your personalized settings, you'll receive audio and visual notifications on your smart device. You can stop worrying about watching your food cook, giving you more time to focus on other things that matter to you most. You will be able to monitor your Intelligent Grill temperatures as well as your food with a wireless remote food safe probe. You will also be able to: 1.Set alarm temperatures to monitor your grill cooking zones, so you don’t exceed your preset grilling temperatures. 2.Check cooking times in a temperature / time graph. 3.Set cooking timers for each grilling zones so you do not exceed cooking times. 4.Set your food probe temperature alarms or timers. 5.Select the food type to monitor temperatures with common safe cooking / taste temperatures. 6.Make your own custom food settings for easy retrieval. 7.Lookup contact support and information 8.Visit our website for additional information. Get to know us personally at: WWW: https://alfrescogrills.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alfrescogrills YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqRWKeAo5B1_edcroczE57A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfresco_grills/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alfrescogrills/ DATA SAFETY: Data Collected: This App does not collect any data. Personal Information: This app does not require any personal information. Device or other IDs: This App collects device model, system and App version for user initiated e-mail and support only. It does not retain this data. App info and performance: Crash logs and Diagnostics and App functionality logs of alarms. Security practices: There is no data to collect, encrypt or delete.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Alfresco Grill at daily against FireBoard®'s every 3 weeks. Alfresco Grill also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FireBoard® ships an update every 3 weeks, Alfresco Grill daily. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FireBoard® | Alfresco Grill |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FireBoard Labs, LLC | Superior Equipment Solutions, Inc. |
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
Alfresco Grill
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FireBoard®
No in-app purchases
Alfresco Grill
No in-app purchases








