# eFire vs Color Portfolio

The clearest difference is rating: Color Portfolio at 4.5 against eFire's 1.0. Color Portfolio also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 2) and review sentiment (24% vs 0%). eFire's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.5.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Color Portfolio holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Portfolio has 12K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of eFire's written reviews are positive against 24% of Color Portfolio's.

eFire ships an update every 8 months, Color Portfolio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eFire | Color Portfolio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efire-controller-hd/id1113456506/reviews) | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-portfolio/id1490161691/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **24.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 61 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.5.2 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Napoleon](https://appshunter.io/developer/961217528) | [Benjamin Moore & Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/318034546) |

## What reviewers say

### eFire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efire-controller-hd/id1113456506)

Control your fireplace remotely with this app. Adjust flame height, blower speed, and LED lighting with an intuitive interface. Create custom ambiance with millions of colors and pre-set modes, all from your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth fireplace control, Adjust flame height, Control blower speed, Customize LED lighting, Millions of LED color options, Pre-set ambiance modes, 24hr Auto OFF timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Color Portfolio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-portfolio/id1490161691)

Explore and visualize Benjamin Moore paint colors with a virtual fan deck and augmented reality tools. Try colors on your walls using photos or live video, and even match real-world colors with a compatible device.

**Highlights:** Virtual fan deck of Benjamin Moore colors, Photo visualizer for room color previews, Augmented reality video visualizer, Precision color matching with ColorReader device, Save and share colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful in deciding colors
- 🎨 Allows visualizing paint colors on photos
- 🎨 Useful for planning decorating projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Colors not accurately represented
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 🤖 Inaccurate color matching
- 💤 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Limited functionality (e.g. can't zoom, paint trim)

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save colored photos
- Color reader not working as expected
- Spinning color wheel makes it hard to select colors

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and compare color combinations
- More exterior color options
- Improved photo visualization with better accuracy
- Easier navigation and more intuitive controls
- Ability to paint trim, ceiling, and multiple surfaces


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eFire free?

eFire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Color Portfolio free?

Color Portfolio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, eFire or Color Portfolio?

Color Portfolio is rated higher. eFire averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Color Portfolio averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.

### Do eFire or Color Portfolio have ads?

Neither eFire nor Color Portfolio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eFire or Color Portfolio?

eFire ships an update every 8 months, and Color Portfolio every 3 months. Most recently, eFire was updated on November 2, 2026 and Color Portfolio on November 9, 2026.

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