Valor Fireplace vs IntelliFire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Valor Fireplace
Control your gas fireplace remotely using your smart devices. This app allows you to turn your fireplace on and off from anywhere in the world and even offers voice control integration.
- Remote on/off control
- Control from anywhere
- Voice control with Amazon Alexa
- Works with most models
- Retrofit compatible
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Now you can control your Valor fireplace with your smart devices. At Valor, we make gas log fires smart and more energy efficient. The newly designed Valor app works with most models and you can even retrofit your current fireplace with the smart receiver module. Features include, multiple smart device control. Turn on and off your fireplace from anywhere around the world.* Voice control your fireplace with Amazon Alexa. * t2Fi WiFi Gateway required.
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 rating: IntelliFire at 4.3 against Valor Fireplace's 3.0. IntelliFire also leads on ratings volume (536 vs 1) and review sentiment (22% vs 0%). Valor Fireplace's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 13.0). 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
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, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IntelliFire has 536 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Valor Fireplace's written reviews are positive against 22% of IntelliFire's.
Valor Fireplace ships an update every 4 days, IntelliFire every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Valor Fireplace | IntelliFire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 4.3 (536 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 21.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 536 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | t2Fi | Hearth & Home Technologies |
Customer experience
Valor Fireplace
IntelliFire
Bugs and requests
Valor Fireplace
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
Valor Fireplace
No in-app purchases
IntelliFire
No in-app purchases
