Comparison

MyFire. vs iMatch.

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

Head to head
About

MyFire.

Easily control your gas fireplace's favorite functions with an intuitive design. Adjust flame height, set a thermostat, use a countdown timer, or program custom on/off schedules. Additional features include light, fan, and LED control.

Highlights
  • Manual flame height adjustment
  • Automatic thermostat control
  • Countdown timer for auto shut-off
  • Programmable on/off schedules
  • Control circulating fan
  • LED lighting adjustment
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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.

About

iMatch.

Control your Kalfire gas fireplace with your smartphone or tablet. Adjust flames, switch modes, and manage multiple fireplaces for ultimate convenience.

Highlights
  • Turn fireplace on/off
  • Adjust flame settings
  • Switch ECO mode
  • Control Hybrid LED
  • Manage up to 5 fireplaces
  • Intuitive design
  • Multi-language support
Features
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At Kalfire we always aim for the best. Since 1981, the gas fireplaces we have developed and built are the result of our pursuit of perfection: in design, in technology, in performance - in short, in everything. The Kalfire iMatch app is an easy to use and innovative way to operate your Kalfire gas fireplace. The app allows you to control your fireplace according to your mood and desires. It replaces the traditional remote control used by conventional gas fireplaces and offers unprecedented convenience. With the iMatch app you can control specific types of Kalfire gas fireplaces from your smartphone, tablet and even the domotics system in your home. Features: - Switching your gas fireplace on and off - Changing the flames according to your mood - Switching the ECO mode on and off - Dimming and switching the Kalfire Hybrid LED function on and off - Controlling up to 5 gas fireplaces - Ease of use because of the intuitive design - Available in 4 languages Please visit www.kalfire.com to check whether the Kalfire iMatch app is compatible with your gas fireplace."

Screenshots

MyFire.4 screens
iMatch.3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iMatch. at 13% against MyFire.'s 0%. iMatch. also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyFire. ships an update every 4 months, iMatch. every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MyFire. versus iMatch.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyFire.iMatch.
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews12.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxitrol GmbH & Co. KGKal-fire B.V.

Customer experience

MyFire.

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

iMatch.

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

In-app purchases

None

MyFire.

No in-app purchases

None

iMatch.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyFire. free?
MyFire. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iMatch. free?
iMatch. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyFire. or iMatch. have ads?
Neither MyFire. nor iMatch. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyFire. or iMatch.?
MyFire. ships an update every 4 months, and iMatch. every 5 months. Most recently, MyFire. was updated on October 12, 2026 and iMatch. on September 23, 2026.

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