IntelliFire vs UltraPro
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.
UltraPro
Easily set up and manage your smart home devices in a few simple steps. Control multiple devices, create custom groups, and automate schedules for convenience. Integrates with popular voice assistants for hands-free control.
- Simple 4-step setup
- One-button device addition
- Group creation and management
- Customizable schedules and automations
- 24-hour countdown timer
- Google Assistant and Alexa integration
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Set up your UltraPro smart device in 4 simple steps to get started 1. Create account 2. Select device type 3. Link with your 2.4GHz router 4. Customize your device - Add devices by pushing one button; never leave the app. - Set up groups to make it easier to program multiple devices at one time. - Customize groups, set schedules, create automations or use a full 24-hour countdown. - Works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa controls.
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Verdict
IntelliFire and UltraPro both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 48% of UltraPro's written reviews are positive against 22% of IntelliFire's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for IntelliFire against 4.3 for UltraPro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 521 and 269 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of IntelliFire's written reviews are positive against 48% of UltraPro's.
IntelliFire ships an update every 6 months, UltraPro every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | IntelliFire | UltraPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (521 ratings) | 4.3 (269 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | 48.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 521 — better | 269 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 283 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Hearth & Home Technologies | Jasco Products Company LLC |
Customer experience
IntelliFire
UltraPro
User reviews
IntelliFire
From 521 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works fine
- 🚀 Big improvement since last season
- 👍 Alexa Voice integration
- 👍 Reliable after firmware update
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constantly disconnects from WiFi
- 🐛 App is buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Minimal functionality compared to remote
- 🐛 Frequently requires resets
- 🐛 Slow and unresponsive
UltraPro
From 269 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and figure out
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Adaptable lights
- 👍 Super cool timer options
- 👍 Easy to connect to network
Room to improve
- 🐛 Groups, rooms, automations confusing
- 🐛 macOS app no longer works
- 🐛 Requires Wi-Fi password, seems sketchy
- 🐛 Pairing is difficult
- 🐛 App fails to scan barcode
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
UltraPro
Reported bugs
18 issues- App no longer works on macOS
- App fails when trying to scan barcode
- Widget died as unsupported on iOS 18
- Lost everything stored on phone update
- Dusk till dawn feature limited
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- Schedule loading failed
- Keeps reporting bad connection
- Devices frequently go off line
- Constantly loses connection
- Turns on when not scheduled
- Won't turn off
- Setup the timing is not working
- Light is offline
- Alexa menu did not respond to being touched
- Won't connect to Alexa
- Alexa tab will not work
- Guide on the app won't work
- Alexa compatible is a farce
Requested features
5 requests- Add dark mode
- Update widget for iOS 18
- Provide update for dusk till dawn feature
- PC version for computer control
- Automatic filler for fountain
In-app purchases
IntelliFire
No in-app purchases
UltraPro
No in-app purchases
