Element4 ProControl vs SAFIRE Firescience
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.
SAFIRE Firescience
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Join the many myfire app users currently enjoying 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 myfire app is available in 8 languages: English German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, French and Polish.
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Verdict
Element4 ProControl and SAFIRE Firescience are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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, SAFIRE Firescience every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Element4 ProControl | SAFIRE Firescience |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Element4 | Maxitrol GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
Element4 ProControl
No in-app purchases
SAFIRE Firescience
No in-app purchases
Questions
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