# IntelliFire vs Kitchen Hub

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IntelliFire | Kitchen Hub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (440 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellifire/id1456842149/reviews)** | [1.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-hub/id1505244213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **440** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **21.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 17 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hearth & Home Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/635113342) | [HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203332547) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Kitchen Hub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-hub/id1505244213)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IntelliFire free?

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

### Is Kitchen Hub free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IntelliFire or Kitchen Hub?

IntelliFire is rated higher. IntelliFire averages 4.2 out of 5 from 440 ratings, while Kitchen Hub averages 1.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do IntelliFire or Kitchen Hub have ads?

Kitchen Hub shows ads; IntelliFire does not.

### Which is updated more often, IntelliFire or Kitchen Hub?

IntelliFire ships an update every 6 months, and Kitchen Hub every 6 months. Most recently, IntelliFire was updated on October 17, 2026 and Kitchen Hub on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*