IntelliFire vs Kitchen Hub
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.
Kitchen Hub
Control your smart kitchen appliances and lighting from your phone or directly on the GE Kitchen Hub. Manage connected devices remotely and access features like Amazon Virtual Dash Buttons.
- Control smart GE Appliances
- Manage Philips Hue lighting
- Use Amazon Virtual Dash Buttons
- Remote control and monitoring
- Runs on GE Kitchen Hub appliance
- Mobile version for remote access
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The Kitchen Hub app is designed to be the companion app for the GE Kitchen Hub appliance. With the Kitchen Hub app you have the power to control all of your smart GE Appliances, Philips Hue lighting devices, and your Amazon Virtual Dash Buttons. The Kitchen Hub app runs directly on your GE Kitchen Hub appliance as well as offering a mobile version that can run on your mobile device for remote control and monitoring of devices connected to your GE Kitchen Hub.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IntelliFire at 4.2 against Kitchen Hub's 1.6. IntelliFire also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (440 vs 7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IntelliFire has 440 ratings behind it against 7, 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 0% of Kitchen Hub's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IntelliFire | Kitchen Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (440 ratings) — better | 1.6 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 440 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hearth & Home Technologies | HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC |
Customer experience
IntelliFire
Kitchen Hub
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
Kitchen Hub
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IntelliFire
No in-app purchases
Kitchen Hub
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IntelliFire free?
Is Kitchen Hub free?
Which has better reviews, IntelliFire or Kitchen Hub?
Do IntelliFire or Kitchen Hub have ads?
Which is updated more often, IntelliFire or Kitchen Hub?
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