Comparison

IntelliFire vs Boundary Plus Smart™ System

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

Boundary Plus Smart™ System

Manage your pet's containment system remotely. Set invisible boundaries and safe zones to keep your pet secure in the yard or specific areas. Receive real-time alerts and system status updates to ensure your pet's safety and independence.

Highlights
  • Set invisible boundaries
  • Define safe zones
  • Monitor boundary wire strength
  • Track device battery life
  • Check Wi-Fi connection
  • Receive system alerts
  • Control Smart Doorman™
Features
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The Boundary Plus Smart™ System App works seamlessly with the Boundary Plus Smart Containment and Freedom Solutions to provide unsurpassed confidence that your system is operating at optimal levels. The Smart Doorman™ provides your pet the independence to explore your yard as needed while the containment system provides you confidence that they will remain securely in their Safe Area. The containment system provides both indoor and outdoor solutions for your pet including the ability to: - Set an Invisible Boundary® Area allowing your pet to fully enjoy your yard while giving you confidence that they are not leaving their Safe Area. - Set Safe Zones using SmartShields™ Devices to block areas where pets cannot go such as flower beds, the sofa, a child’s room or a trashcan. Overall, the system allows you to enjoy your pet more and worry about them less. With our latest technology, we have created an app which provides information on the system so you can be confident the system is working, and your pet is secure regardless of where you are. The app tracks: - Strength of your boundary wire - Battery life on all devices - Wi-Fi connection - Whether your pet is inside or outside (only available with installation of Smart Doorman™ Unit) All of that is displayed at a glance so you know the system is working well without moving from the couch or leaving your office. The app also provides notifications on maintaining your system including - Prompts to charge/replace batteries - Early indications if you need to contact your local dealer for a service call - Check your Wi-Fi connection If there is a critical issue, you will get a push notification alert, so you react quickly even when not at home. Critical alerts include - Wire breaks - Your dog leaving the Safe Area Equally important, you will get a notification when the issue is resolved. In addition, if you have the Smart Doorman, you will also be able to change the door from locked to unlocked to auto mode from your phone. If you notice something unusual or have other system questions and need to contact your local dealer, their information is contained within the app so you can easily get in touch with them. You can also share the app with other family members so everyone in the house can know your pet is secure and happy in the yard.

Screenshots

IntelliFire4 screens
Boundary Plus Smart™ System4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IntelliFire at 4.3 against Boundary Plus Smart™ System's 2.4. IntelliFire also leads on review sentiment (22% vs 12%) and ratings volume (507 vs 97). Boundary Plus Smart™ System's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IntelliFire holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IntelliFire has 507 ratings behind it against 97, 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 12% of Boundary Plus Smart™ System's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IntelliFire ships an update every 6 months, Boundary Plus Smart™ System every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IntelliFire versus Boundary Plus Smart™ System: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntelliFireBoundary Plus Smart™ System
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (507 ratings) — better2.4 (97 ratings)
Positive reviews21.6% of reviews — better11.8% of reviews
Number of ratings507 — better97
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHearth & Home TechnologiesRadio Systems Corporation

Customer experience

IntelliFire

All ratings440 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive21.6%
Neutral7.2%
Negative71.2%

Boundary Plus Smart™ System

All ratings97 ratings
Positive30.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative63.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative82.4%

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

Boundary Plus Smart™ System

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IntelliFire

No in-app purchases

None

Boundary Plus Smart™ System

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IntelliFire free?
IntelliFire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boundary Plus Smart™ System free?
Boundary Plus Smart™ System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IntelliFire or Boundary Plus Smart™ System?
IntelliFire is rated higher. IntelliFire averages 4.3 out of 5 from 507 ratings, while Boundary Plus Smart™ System averages 2.4 from 97 ratings.
Do IntelliFire or Boundary Plus Smart™ System have ads?
Neither IntelliFire nor Boundary Plus Smart™ System shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IntelliFire or Boundary Plus Smart™ System?
IntelliFire ships an update every 6 months, and Boundary Plus Smart™ System every 2 months. Most recently, IntelliFire was updated on October 24, 2026 and Boundary Plus Smart™ System on October 21, 2026.

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