IntelliFire vs Broan
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.
Broan
Remotely manage your smart range hood's features, including fan speed and lighting. Integrate with voice assistants like Alexa and Google for hands-free operation. Compatible with iOS 12.4 and higher.
- Remote control of range hood features
- Voice control via Alexa and Google Assistant
- Fan speed adjustment
- Lighting control
- iOS 12.4+ compatibility
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Using this app with your Broan-NuTone Kitchen range hood you are able to remotely control all the features of your range hood. Shut it down once the fume is gone without having to leave the table. The app is the gateway to voice control over Alexa and Google voice. The SoftTouch App is compatible with phones: IOS version 12.4 or higher. Please contact our customer support or follow the link to the help menu in your app if you experience any difficulties.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IntelliFire at 4.2 against Broan's 2.3. IntelliFire also leads on ratings volume (558 vs 10) and review sentiment (22% vs 0%). 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, 4.2 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IntelliFire has 558 ratings behind it against 10, 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 Broan's.
IntelliFire ships an update every 6 months, Broan every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IntelliFire | Broan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (558 ratings) — better | 2.3 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 558 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hearth & Home Technologies | Broan-NuTone, LLC. |
Customer experience
IntelliFire
Broan
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
Broan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IntelliFire
No in-app purchases
Broan
No in-app purchases
