Comparison

iMatch. vs Drufire

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

Head to head
About

iMatch.

Control your Kalfire gas fireplace with your smartphone or tablet. Adjust flames, switch modes, and manage multiple fireplaces for ultimate convenience.

Highlights
  • Turn fireplace on/off
  • Adjust flame settings
  • Switch ECO mode
  • Control Hybrid LED
  • Manage up to 5 fireplaces
  • Intuitive design
  • Multi-language support
Features
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At Kalfire we always aim for the best. Since 1981, the gas fireplaces we have developed and built are the result of our pursuit of perfection: in design, in technology, in performance - in short, in everything. The Kalfire iMatch app is an easy to use and innovative way to operate your Kalfire gas fireplace. The app allows you to control your fireplace according to your mood and desires. It replaces the traditional remote control used by conventional gas fireplaces and offers unprecedented convenience. With the iMatch app you can control specific types of Kalfire gas fireplaces from your smartphone, tablet and even the domotics system in your home. Features: - Switching your gas fireplace on and off - Changing the flames according to your mood - Switching the ECO mode on and off - Dimming and switching the Kalfire Hybrid LED function on and off - Controlling up to 5 gas fireplaces - Ease of use because of the intuitive design - Available in 4 languages Please visit www.kalfire.com to check whether the Kalfire iMatch app is compatible with your gas fireplace."

About

Drufire

Control your gas or electric fire with this app. Adjust flame intensity, rhythm, and consumption. Features like Eco Wave save energy, and a thermostat maintains comfortable warmth. Save favorite flame settings for quick access.

Highlights
  • Flame picture selection
  • Flame intensity adjustment
  • Energy consumption control
  • Eco Wave function
  • Thermostat for room temperature
  • Save favorite settings
  • Weekly program for electric fires
Features
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Easily operate your fire with the official DRU Fire app. Works with both gas and electric fires. Choose your flame picture. With the help of this app you can easily choose the type of flame that suits you. Rhythm, intensity and consumption - everything can be adjusted to your needs. Responsible fire. With the Eco Wave function you can easily reduce the power of your gas fire while retaining a beautiful flame image; it never gets too hot in your room, so it’s not necessary to keep turning the fire down or off. You can continue to enjoy a beautiful flame image and you save up to 50% on your energy consumption. Alternatively, with the thermostat function you can manually set your desired room temperature so that your fire always gives stable, comfortable warmth. Personalize your settings. Save your favorite flame pictures to quickly display the desired flame effect. Plus with the electric fire it is possible to set the desired times each day in the weekly program when you want to enjoy a certain flame picture in your fire.

Screenshots

iMatch.3 screens
Drufire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iMatch. at 8.0 against Drufire's 13.0. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMatch. ships an update every 5 months, Drufire every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
iMatch. versus Drufire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMatch.Drufire
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews12.9% of reviews β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKal-fire B.V.DRU Verwarming B.V

Customer experience

iMatch.

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

Drufire

Written reviews31 reviews
Positive12.9%
Neutral16.1%
Negative71.0%

In-app purchases

None

iMatch.

No in-app purchases

None

Drufire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMatch. free?
iMatch. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drufire free?
Drufire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iMatch. or Drufire have ads?
Neither iMatch. nor Drufire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iMatch. or Drufire?
iMatch. ships an update every 5 months, and Drufire every 4 months. Most recently, iMatch. was updated on September 23, 2026 and Drufire on October 6, 2026.

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