Element4 ProControl vs Firetronix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Element4 ProControl
Control your gas fireplace with ease. Adjust flame height, set schedules, and manage various functions like lighting and fan speed. Enjoy personalized comfort with intuitive modes and multilingual support.
- Manual flame height adjustment
- Automatic thermostat control
- Programmable on/off schedules
- Countdown timer for auto shut-off
- Control lights, fan, and secondary burner
- ECO mode and LED lighting control
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The Element4 Procontrol is now updated, enjoy its fresh look and intuitive design that lets you easily navigate and control your gas fire’s favorite functions. These key features help you get more comfort and enjoyment from your gas fireplace. Manual Mode: Simply move the slider up or down to manually adjust the flame height. Thermostat Mode: The fire automatically adjusts to maintain the set temperature. Countdown Timer: Automatically turns the fire OFF after a set period-of-time. Program Mode: Save up to 8 programs to turn the fire on and off at specific times and days. Other available functions include Light, Circulating Fan, 2nd Burner Feature, ECO mode, and LED control. The Element4 Procontrol app is available in 8 languages: English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, French and Polish.
Firetronix
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Connect to Firetronix-ready outdoor fire features. Turn your outdoor fire features on and off using your iPhone or iPad. Assign distinct names and icons to each fire pit, fire bowl, torch, or other feature to easily identify which one to switch on/off as needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Element4 ProControl at every 3 months against Firetronix's every 26 months. 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.
Element4 ProControl ships an update every 3 months, Firetronix every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Element4 ProControl | Firetronix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Element4 | Fire by design Inc |
In-app purchases
Element4 ProControl
No in-app purchases
Firetronix
No in-app purchases
Questions
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