The Hideout vs IntelliFire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Hideout
Connect to your club's mobile platform to view statements and register for events. Communicate with other members and get notified about upcoming club activities directly on your device.
- View member statements
- Register for club events
- Connect with other members
- Receive event notifications
- Mobile device access
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Delivering the ability to connect The Hideout Golf to your mobile device, The Hideout Golf app provides members with the ability to view their Statements and register for Events. Use the Roster to connect with other members and receive notifications on upcoming club events, all by the way of your handheld or tablet.
IntelliFire
Control your fireplace remotely using your smartphone, tablet, or voice commands. Adjust flame, temperature, and lighting for a perfect ambiance from anywhere. Requires a Wi-Fi Module for smart home integration.
- Remote fireplace control
- Smartphone and tablet operation
- Voice control (Alexa, Google Assistant)
- Adjust flame and thermostat
- Control lighting
- Wi-Fi Module required
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Take control of your fire from anywhere with the IntelliFire® App. Use your phone, tablet, or voice through Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to instantly create a cozy environment. Adjust the flame, thermostat, lights, and more at home or while away. Just ensure you have a Wi-Fi Module installed. To check compatibility or schedule an appointment, contact your local dealer for Heat & Glo®, Majestic®, Heatilator®, Simplifire®, Monessen® or Vermont Castings®. Amazon, Alexa, and related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Google, YouTube, and Google Home are trademarks of Google LLC. iPhone® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: IntelliFire at 527 against The Hideout's 2. IntelliFire also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IntelliFire holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IntelliFire has 527 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | The Hideout | IntelliFire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 4.2 (527 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 21.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 527 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASSOCIATION OF PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE HIDEOUT, INC. | Hearth & Home Technologies |
Customer experience
The Hideout
IntelliFire
Bugs and requests
The Hideout
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
IntelliFire
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on launch
- Fails to detect WiFi network
- Loses connection to fireplace
- Resets temperature and settings
- Password reset not working
Requested features
4 requests- Timer to turn off fireplace
- Control over LED backlight color
- Better smart home integration
- Thermostat-like scheduling options
In-app purchases
The Hideout
No in-app purchases
IntelliFire
No in-app purchases
