IntelliFire vs Valor 10 Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Valor 10 Remote
Easily control your gas fireplace with this intuitive app. Adjust flame height, set a thermostat, use a countdown timer, or program custom schedules for automated comfort. It also offers control over lighting, fan speed, and other features.
- Manual flame height adjustment
- Thermostat mode for temperature control
- Countdown timer for automatic shut-off
- Programmable schedules
- Light and fan control
- ECO mode and LED control
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Join the many myfire app users currently enjoying its fresh look and intuitive design that lets you easily navigate and control your gas fire’s favorite functions. These key features help you get more comfort and enjoyment from your gas fireplace. Manual Mode: Simply move the slider up or down to manually adjust the flame height. Thermostat Mode: The fire automatically adjusts to maintain the set temperature. Countdown Timer: Automatically turns the fire OFF after a set period-of-time. Program Mode: Save up to 8 programs to turn the fire on and off at specific times and days. Other available functions include Light, Circulating Fan, 2nd Burner Feature, ECO mode, and LED control. The myfire app is available in 8 languages: English German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, French and Polish.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IntelliFire at 4.3 against Valor 10 Remote's 1.2. IntelliFire also leads on ratings volume (536 vs 6) and review sentiment (22% vs 10%). 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, 4.3 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IntelliFire has 536 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of IntelliFire's written reviews are positive against 10% of Valor 10 Remote's.
IntelliFire ships an update every 6 months, Valor 10 Remote every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IntelliFire | Valor 10 Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (536 ratings) — better | 1.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews — better | 10.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 536 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hearth & Home Technologies | Valor Fireplaces |
Customer experience
IntelliFire
Valor 10 Remote
Bugs and 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
Valor 10 Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IntelliFire
No in-app purchases
Valor 10 Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IntelliFire free?
Is Valor 10 Remote free?
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