Comparison

MyFire. vs Planika Gas Control

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

Planika Gas Control

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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.

Screenshots

MyFire.4 screens
Planika Gas Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

MyFire. and Planika Gas Control 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

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, Planika Gas Control every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MyFire. versus Planika Gas Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyFire.Planika Gas Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxitrol GmbH & Co. KGPlanika Sp. z o.o

In-app purchases

None

MyFire.

No in-app purchases

None

Planika Gas Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyFire. free?
MyFire. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planika Gas Control free?
Planika Gas Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyFire. or Planika Gas Control have ads?
Neither MyFire. nor Planika Gas Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyFire. or Planika Gas Control?
MyFire. ships an update every 4 months, and Planika Gas Control every 8 months. Most recently, MyFire. was updated on October 24, 2026 and Planika Gas Control on October 26, 2026.

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