Comparison

HPC Fire App vs RHP Connect

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

Head to head
About

HPC Fire App

Control your smart fire pit remotely. Adjust flame settings, set timers, and monitor internal temperatures. Troubleshoot issues directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Flame on/off control
  • Flame level adjustment (High/Low)
  • Flame timer settings
  • Internal ignition box temperature monitoring
  • Troubleshooting assistance
Features
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HPC Fire App can be used to connect to a fire pit made by Hearth Products Controls. Once connection is established some of the features available include the following: · Control the flame on/off · While the flame is on control the level to be either High or Low · Set flame on time · Monitor the internal temperature of the ignition box · Aid in trouble shooting problems that may be encountered

About

RHP Connect

Control your fireplace or firepit remotely using your smart devices. This application allows for convenient management of your home's heating elements.

Highlights
  • Smart device control
  • Fireplace management
  • Firepit operation
  • Remote access
Features
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Now you can control your fireplace or firepit with your smart devices with the RHP Connect app.

Screenshots

HPC Fire App4 screens
RHP Connect1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HPC Fire App at 50% against RHP Connect's 0%. HPC Fire App also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). RHP Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). 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

HPC Fire App holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HPC Fire App has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of HPC Fire App's written reviews are positive against 0% of RHP Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HPC Fire App ships an update every 9 months, RHP Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HPC Fire App versus RHP Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHPC Fire AppRHP Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (8 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.2 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChannel Products Inct2Fi

Customer experience

HPC Fire App

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

RHP Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

HPC Fire App

No in-app purchases

None

RHP Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HPC Fire App free?
HPC Fire App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RHP Connect free?
RHP Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HPC Fire App or RHP Connect?
HPC Fire App is rated higher. HPC Fire App averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while RHP Connect averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HPC Fire App or RHP Connect have ads?
Neither HPC Fire App nor RHP Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HPC Fire App or RHP Connect?
HPC Fire App ships an update every 9 months, and RHP Connect every 6 weeks. Most recently, HPC Fire App was updated on October 14, 2026 and RHP Connect on October 12, 2026.

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