Comparison

MyFire. vs BBQNow

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

BBQNow

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Simplify your cooking experience with BBQNow APP! KT100 grill thermometer worked with Bluetooth technology. It has 6 color-coded stainless steel probes that can be read the temperature of 6 different foods at the same time, which makes the device convenient. With the backlight LCD display, receiving and reading an accurate temperature is simple even in the darkest conditions. Either place on your counter with the flip out stand or adsorbed on a kitchen hook. All smart design helps you Cook simple !

Screenshots

MyFire.4 screens
BBQNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BBQNow at every 6 weeks against MyFire.'s every 4 months. BBQNow also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, BBQNow every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MyFire. versus BBQNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyFire.BBQNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxitrol GmbH & Co. KGShenzhen Onecoder Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

MyFire.

No in-app purchases

None

BBQNow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyFire. free?
MyFire. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BBQNow free?
BBQNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyFire. or BBQNow have ads?
Neither MyFire. nor BBQNow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyFire. or BBQNow?
MyFire. ships an update every 4 months, and BBQNow every 6 weeks. Most recently, MyFire. was updated on October 12, 2026 and BBQNow on October 18, 2026.

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