Comparison

Element4 ProControl vs Charnwood Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Charnwood Control

Effortlessly manage your compatible wood-burning stove with this smart controller. It automatically adjusts the fire for optimal efficiency and reduced emissions, sending you alerts when it's time to refuel. Simply load, light, and relax.

Highlights
  • Automatic stove operation
  • Real-time fire adjustments
  • Optimized efficiency
  • Reduced emissions
  • Refuelling alerts
  • Adjustable output levels
Features
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Charnwood-E Control Simplifying the art of wood burning. Load, light and relax as the stove takes care of the rest. Compatible with the following wood burning stoves: Charnwood Skye E700 Charnwood Aire 300 Charnwood Aire 500 Charnwood Aire 700 Introducing the Charnwood-E Control: an intuitive smart controller that allows you to run your stove automatically from within your home. Charnwood-E Control is an intelligent microprocessor control system that meticulously oversees the fire, reducing emissions and optimising efficiency through real-time adjustments. Simply load, light and relax as the stove autonomously adapts and sends refuelling alerts as and when required. The controller is set to run automatically and can be adjusted allowing you to set specific output levels as required. Charnwood-E Control is currently available for the Charnwood Skye E700, Aire 300, Aire 500 and Aire 700. Charnwood stoves are designed, developed and manufactured in Great Britain by AJ Wells & Sons Ltd: a family business that have been at the forefront of stove design and clean burn innovation for over 50 years.

Screenshots

Element4 ProControl4 screens
Charnwood Control1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Charnwood Control at 100% against Element4 ProControl's 0%. Element4 ProControl's advantage is rating (2.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Element4 ProControl holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Element4 ProControl's written reviews are positive against 100% of Charnwood Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Element4 ProControl versus Charnwood Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElement4 ProControlCharnwood Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElement4A.J.Wells & Sons Ltd

Customer experience

Element4 ProControl

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Charnwood Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Element4 ProControl

No in-app purchases

None

Charnwood Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Element4 ProControl free?
Element4 ProControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Charnwood Control free?
Charnwood Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Element4 ProControl or Charnwood Control?
Element4 ProControl is rated higher. Element4 ProControl averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Charnwood Control averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Element4 ProControl or Charnwood Control have ads?
Neither Element4 ProControl nor Charnwood Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Element4 ProControl or Charnwood Control?
Element4 ProControl ships an update every 3 months, and Charnwood Control every 3 months. Most recently, Element4 ProControl was updated on June 4, 2026 and Charnwood Control on June 1, 2026.

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