# eFire vs IntelliFire

The clearest difference is rating: IntelliFire at 4.2 against eFire's 1.7. IntelliFire also leads on review sentiment (22% vs 6%) and ratings volume (440 vs 62). eFire's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

IntelliFire holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IntelliFire has 440 ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of eFire's written reviews are positive against 22% of IntelliFire's.

eFire ships an update every 9 months, IntelliFire every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eFire | IntelliFire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efire-controller/id1072747327/reviews) | **[4.2 (440 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellifire/id1456842149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **440** |
| Positive reviews | 6.1% of reviews | **21.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 31 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WOLF STEEL USA INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/961217528) | [Hearth & Home Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/635113342) |

## What reviewers say

### eFire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efire-controller/id1072747327)

Control your Bluetooth-enabled fireplace directly from your smartphone. Adjust flame height, blower speed, and LED lighting with an intuitive interface. Create custom ambiance with millions of colors or set pre-programmed moods.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth fireplace control, Adjust flame height, Control blower speed, Manage multicolor LED lights, Customizable LED color wheel, Set ambiance with Emberbed mode, 24hr Auto OFF timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy app when working
- 👍 User-friendly once figured out
- 👍 Seamless device switching
- 👍 Crazy cool operation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 App doesn't connect
- 🐛 Bluetooth fails
- 🐛 Functionality is useless
- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable

**Reported bugs**

- First remotes didn't work
- Cannot sign on when wife has app open
- No login
- Backlights are dim
- Forgot password, no reset option

**Requested features**

- Invest in better app experience
- UI update needed
- Connectivity with Google/Alexa
- Nest level controls for temperature
- Temperature setting by time of day/day of week


### IntelliFire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellifire/id1456842149)

Control your fireplace remotely using your smartphone, tablet, or voice commands. Adjust flame, temperature, and lighting for a perfect ambiance from anywhere. Requires a Wi-Fi Module for smart home integration.

**Highlights:** Remote fireplace control, Smartphone and tablet operation, Voice control (Alexa, Google Assistant), Adjust flame and thermostat, Control lighting, Wi-Fi Module required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works fine
- 🚀 Big improvement since last season
- 👍 Alexa Voice integration
- 👍 Reliable after firmware update

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly disconnects from WiFi
- 🐛 App is buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Minimal functionality compared to remote
- 🐛 Frequently requires resets
- 🐛 Slow and unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Fails to detect WiFi network
- Loses connection to fireplace
- Resets temperature and settings
- Password reset not working

**Requested features**

- Timer to turn off fireplace
- Control over LED backlight color
- Better smart home integration
- Thermostat-like scheduling options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eFire free?

eFire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IntelliFire free?

IntelliFire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, eFire or IntelliFire?

IntelliFire is rated higher. eFire averages 1.7 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while IntelliFire averages 4.2 from 440 ratings.

### Do eFire or IntelliFire have ads?

Neither eFire nor IntelliFire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eFire or IntelliFire?

eFire ships an update every 9 months, and IntelliFire every 6 months. Most recently, eFire was updated on August 6, 2026 and IntelliFire on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*