Comparison

Ember vs VFZO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ember

This app allows you to precisely control the temperature of your hot beverages using a smart mug. Customize presets, receive notifications when your drink reaches the perfect temperature, and explore recipes. Personalize your mug settings for an enhanced drinking experience.

Highlights
  • Precise temperature control
  • Save temperature presets
  • Beverage recipes and blogs
  • Customizable notifications
  • Manage multiple mugs
  • Personalize mug settings
Features
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At Ember®, we use temperature control to change the world in ordinary (and extraordinary) ways. With an Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug and the Ember app, you can transform your mornings by making hot beverages set to your chosen temperature an everyday reality. Our redesigned Ember app is simple, easy to use, and customizable. Whether you are a first-time user or a long-time customer, get ready for a whole new temperature control experience. The Ember app seamlessly pairs with your Ember products to precisely adjust your favorite hot drinks to your preferred drinking temperature, saves temperature presets, offers recipes, sends notifications when your desired drinking temperature has been reached, and more. Ember App Features: - Control the temperature of your beverage down to the degree - Use your previous temperature setting for a set-it-and-forget-it beverage experience - Manage unlimited paired mugs on an all-new Ember home screen - Find recipes and blogs you can save and share with friends and family in the new Explore section - Receive notifications when your preferred temperature has been reached, or your battery is low - Customize presets for multiple beverages and engage timers - Personalize your mugs with names and adjust the color of the smart LED - Easily switch between °C/°F and control sounds and haptic feedback in the redesigned Account section - Access Ember x Health with Apple Health

About

VFZO

This app facilitates Bluetooth connections to control and test equipment from a specific brand. It also includes a feature to remind users to stay hydrated throughout the day.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth device connectivity
  • Equipment control and testing
  • Water intake reminders
  • Brand-specific equipment management
Features
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Connect devices through Bluetooth; Control and test the equipment of this brand; Remind users to drink water.

Screenshots

Ember4 screens
VFZO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ember at 3.3 against VFZO's 1.0. Ember also leads on ratings volume (7.4K vs 6). VFZO's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ember holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ember has 7.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Ember's written reviews are positive against 13% of VFZO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ember ships an update every 2 months, VFZO monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ember versus VFZO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmberVFZO
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7.4K ratings) — better1.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews18.0% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings7.4K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmber Technologies Inc.水金 陈

Customer experience

Ember

All ratings7,424 ratings
Positive54.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative40.6%
Written reviews1,289 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative73.7%

VFZO

All ratings6 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

Bugs and requests

Ember

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App frequently logs users out
  • Mug disconnects from app randomly
  • Firmware update process often fails
  • App doesn't always detect liquid in mug
  • Presets and settings get lost after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Battery level indicator on main screen
  • Improved Apple Watch app functionality
  • Wireless charging option
  • Ability to lock temperature settings
  • Automatic temperature adjustment based on volume

VFZO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ember

No in-app purchases

None

VFZO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VFZO free?
VFZO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ember or VFZO?
Ember is rated higher. Ember averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while VFZO averages 1.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Ember or VFZO have ads?
Neither Ember nor VFZO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ember or VFZO?
Ember ships an update every 2 months, and VFZO monthly. Most recently, Ember was updated on September 25, 2026 and VFZO on September 14, 2026.

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