MyFire. vs Planika BEV
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.
Planika BEV
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Have you dreamt about having control over a room’s ambiance from the comfort of your sofa? Planika BEV app will transform your mobile device into a convenient handheld remote to operate your bio-fireplace from anywhere in your home. With its advanced functions and clear layout, you will be able to intuitively and quickly control up to 250 bio-fireplaces using only one interface, each of which you can give a unique name. Once you connect the fireplace to the Planika BEV app, you use it as long as you need. With the Planika BEV app, you will be able to: - Turn the fireplace ON and OFF within only one tap - Adjust the flame level using a swipe (up to 6 flame heights available) - Set the default level of the flame - Lock the panel to limit access to your fireplace - Enable child lock feature - Set auto off time - Check the device’s status and possible errors - Check the fuel level Download the Planika BEV and start to live comfortably.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Planika BEV at 11.0 against MyFire.'s 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyFire. | Planika BEV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Maxitrol GmbH & Co. KG | Planika Sp. z o.o |
In-app purchases
MyFire.
No in-app purchases
Planika BEV
No in-app purchases









