Comparison

FireBoard® vs 2A

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

2A

Organize your firearm collection with detailed records of inventory, range visits, and maintenance. Track make, model, caliber, serial number, and more for responsible firearm ownership.

Highlights
  • Track firearm inventory
  • Log range visits and shooting sessions
  • Record maintenance and cleaning
  • Store firearm photos
  • Search and filter collection
  • Add custom details and notes
Features
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Take control of your firearm records with one secure, easy-to-use app. Whether you’re a collector, recreational shooter, competitive shooter, or hunter, this app helps you organize your firearm collection and keep detailed records in one convenient place. Key Features • Track your firearm inventory • Record make, model, caliber, serial number, purchase date, and value • Log range visits and shooting sessions • Track round counts for each firearm • Record maintenance, cleaning, and repairs • Add notes, accessories, and custom details • Store photos of each firearm • Search and filter your collection quickly • View shooting and maintenance history at a glance Stay Organized Keep accurate records of your collection, monitor maintenance schedules, and maintain a complete history of every firearm you own. Designed for Responsible Firearm Owners Whether you own one firearm or an extensive collection, this app provides a simple and reliable way to organize your records and track your time at the range. Your data stays organized and readily available whenever you need it.

Screenshots

FireBoard®4 screens
2A4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FireBoard® at Free against 2A's $1.99. FireBoard® also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 1). 2A's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

FireBoard® is free to download; 2A costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2A 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FireBoard® ships an update every 3 weeks, 2A every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FireBoard® versus 2A: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireBoard®2A
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (5.8K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.8K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFireBoard Labs, LLCLarry Miller

Customer experience

FireBoard®

All ratings5,814 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral12.3%
Negative15.8%

2A

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

2A

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FireBoard®

No in-app purchases

None

2A

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FireBoard® free?
FireBoard® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 2A free?
2A costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FireBoard® or 2A?
2A is rated higher. FireBoard® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while 2A averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FireBoard® or 2A have ads?
Neither FireBoard® nor 2A shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FireBoard® or 2A?
FireBoard® ships an update every 3 weeks, and 2A every 5 days. Most recently, FireBoard® was updated on October 19, 2026 and 2A on October 13, 2026.

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