Comparison

Ember vs FMT App

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

FMT App

Connect with your church community through prayer requests, daily scripture, news, and sermon media. Stay updated on events and announcements with convenient notifications. Features adjustable text size and light/dark modes for comfortable use.

Highlights
  • Submit and track prayer requests
  • Daily Bible verse and offline King James Bible
  • Church announcements and weekly bulletin
  • Event calendar for services and meetings
  • Watch sermons and listen to church music
  • Adjustable text size and dark mode
Features
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FMT APP is the official app of Flagstaff Mission Tabernacle in Flagstaff, Arizona. It keeps our church family connected through the week with prayer, Scripture, news, and the preaching of the Word. A church code from Flagstaff Mission Tabernacle is needed the first time you open the app. Ask any of our ministers or deacons for it. PRAYER REQUESTS - Share a prayer request with the church, with your name or anonymously - Encourage one another with comments and reactions - Post updates on your own request so everyone can rejoice with you when prayers are answered VERSE OF THE DAY AND THE BIBLE - A new verse each day, shown on the home screen - The complete King James Bible, right in the app and available offline - Tap the verse of the day to read it in context ANNOUNCEMENTS AND BULLETIN - Church announcements in one place - The weekly bulletin, readable right in the app CALENDAR - Sunday and Wednesday services, with notice when a service is cancelled or changed - Upcoming special meetings, guest ministers, and fellowship events MEDIA - Watch recent sermons and services - Listen to music from the church - Read sermon notes and quotes that go with each message NOTIFICATIONS New prayer requests and announcements arrive at 9 am, 2 pm, and 7 pm, so your phone isn't buzzing all day. Urgent news, like a cancelled service, comes right away. Notifications can be turned on or off anytime in Settings. EASY TO USE Large buttons, adjustable text size, and light and dark modes make the app comfortable for everyone.

Screenshots

Ember4 screens
FMT App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FMT App at 5.0 against Ember's 3.3. FMT App also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Ember's advantage is ratings volume (7.5K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

FMT App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ember has 7.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ember ships an update every 2 months, FMT App every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ember versus FMT App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmberFMT App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmber Technologies Inc.Flagstaff Tabernacle

Customer experience

Ember

All ratings7,459 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative40.7%
Written reviews1,334 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral8.4%
Negative74.0%

FMT App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

FMT App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ember

No in-app purchases

None

FMT App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FMT App free?
FMT App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ember or FMT App?
FMT App is rated higher. Ember averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while FMT App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ember or FMT App have ads?
Neither Ember nor FMT App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ember or FMT App?
Ember ships an update every 2 months, and FMT App every 2 days. Most recently, Ember was updated on November 4, 2026 and FMT App on October 31, 2026.

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