# fanSync WiFi vs IntelliFire

The clearest difference is rating: IntelliFire at 4.3 against fanSync WiFi's 1.4. IntelliFire also leads on ratings volume (507 vs 58) and review sentiment (22% vs 10%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IntelliFire has 507 ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of fanSync WiFi's written reviews are positive against 22% of IntelliFire's.

fanSync WiFi ships an update every 4 months, IntelliFire every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | fanSync WiFi | IntelliFire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fansync-wifi/id1435773126/reviews) | **[4.3 (507 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellifire/id1456842149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **507** |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | **21.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fanimation, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/884066079) | [Hearth & Home Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/635113342) |

## What reviewers say

### fanSync WiFi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fansync-wifi/id1435773126)

Control your ceiling fan remotely with this app. It enables WiFi connectivity for your fan, allowing operation from anywhere and integration with voice assistants like Amazon Echo and Google Home. It also supports SmartThings and IFTTT for broader smart home automation.

**Highlights:** Remote fan control, WiFi receiver compatibility, Voice activation, Smart home integration, IFTTT support, SmartThings integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fans are awesome
- 👍 Works with local WiFi
- 👍 Bluetooth connection works
- 👍 Remote control works fine

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't connect
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Syncing problems
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to fans
- App refuses to find fans
- Unable to re-pair or share from old phone
- Sync to WiFi goes offline
- Unable to dim bulbs

**Requested features**

- Add winter/summer button for fan direction
- Remember last fan direction setting
- Add sunrise/sunset times for scheduling
- Add HomeKit support
- Create custom preset settings


### IntelliFire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellifire/id1456842149)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote fireplace control, Smartphone and tablet operation, Voice control (Alexa, Google Assistant), Adjust flame and thermostat, Control lighting, Wi-Fi Module required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works fine
- 🚀 Big improvement since last season
- 👍 Alexa Voice integration
- 👍 Reliable after firmware update

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly disconnects from WiFi
- 🐛 App is buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Minimal functionality compared to remote
- 🐛 Frequently requires resets
- 🐛 Slow and unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Fails to detect WiFi network
- Loses connection to fireplace
- Resets temperature and settings
- Password reset not working

**Requested features**

- Timer to turn off fireplace
- Control over LED backlight color
- Better smart home integration
- Thermostat-like scheduling options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is fanSync WiFi free?

fanSync WiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IntelliFire free?

IntelliFire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, fanSync WiFi or IntelliFire?

IntelliFire is rated higher. fanSync WiFi averages 1.4 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while IntelliFire averages 4.3 from 507 ratings.

### Do fanSync WiFi or IntelliFire have ads?

Neither fanSync WiFi nor IntelliFire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, fanSync WiFi or IntelliFire?

fanSync WiFi ships an update every 4 months, and IntelliFire every 6 months. Most recently, fanSync WiFi was updated on October 24, 2026 and IntelliFire on October 24, 2026.

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