MyFire. vs The Shade Store V2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
The Shade Store V2
Control your motorized shades, blinds, and drapery remotely. Set custom positions, schedule timers for natural light, and group treatments by room or individually. Requires a wireless link accessory.
- Motorized shade, blind, and drapery control
- Set up to 30 shade configurations
- Schedule automatic timers
- Control shades individually or in groups
- Remote control from anywhere
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Personalize your motorized Shades, Blinds and Drapery for the way you live: Synchronize multiple products, set your favorite positions and schedule timers from your iPhone and iPad. Important note: App must be used with The Shade Store Wireless Link, available to purchase at https://www.theshadestore.com/collections/motorized-window-treatments KEY FEATURES: - Compatible with motorized Shades, Blinds and Drapery by The Shade Store - Up to 30 configurations for Shades: Set your own, group by room or select from various preset heights - Schedule automatic timers to manage natural light throughout the day - Position Shades individually or in groups - Not at home? No problem. The Shade Store App lets you control your window treatments no matter where you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Shade Store V2 at 2.4 against MyFire.'s 2.2. The Shade Store V2 also leads on review sentiment (15% vs 0%) and ratings volume (18 vs 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Shade Store V2 holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MyFire.'s written reviews are positive against 15% of The Shade Store V2's.
MyFire. ships an update every 4 months, The Shade Store V2 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyFire. | The Shade Store V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (6 ratings) | 2.4 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 14.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maxitrol GmbH & Co. KG | The Shade Store, LLC. |
Customer experience
MyFire.
The Shade Store V2
Bugs and requests
MyFire.
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
The Shade Store V2
Reported bugs
15 issues- App loses all saved devices after hub unplugging
- Shades randomly disappear from app
- Hub won't reconnect after power outages
- Firmware requires frequent soft resets
- App stuck in endless pairing loop
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- HomeKit status doesn't update properly
- Scenes and timers randomly deleted
- Hub offline despite blue light indicator
- Shades fail to pair consistently
- Battery status shows 'low battery' incorrectly
- App crashes during setup at timezone selection
- Devices unpairing after being added
- Hub connection drops after iOS updates
- Grouped shades stop responding together
- App won't connect to hub despite HomeKit recognition
Requested features
10 requests- Battery percentage display in app
- Sunrise/sunset timer functionality
- Labeled buttons during setup process
- Display upcoming timer activation times
- Correct sunrise/sunset time calculations
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- Ethernet pairing support
- Better documentation and troubleshooting guides
- Dual-band router compatibility without workarounds
- Persistent device storage after power outages
- Improved signal strength and range
In-app purchases
MyFire.
No in-app purchases
The Shade Store V2
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MyFire. free?
Is The Shade Store V2 free?
Which has better reviews, MyFire. or The Shade Store V2?
Do MyFire. or The Shade Store V2 have ads?
Which is updated more often, MyFire. or The Shade Store V2?
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