IntelliFire vs BN
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.
BN
Control your home appliances remotely and set up automated schedules or scenes. Easily add new devices and share access with family members for seamless smart home management.
- Remote appliance control
- Easy device addition
- Family device sharing
- Automated schedules
- Customizable scenes
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"1. Control your home appliances from anywhere, at any time. 2. Easily and quickly add devices to the app. 3. Share devices among family members seamlessly. 4. Set schedules or create scenes for your devices, allowing them to operate automatically according to your preferences."
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IntelliFire at 4.3 against BN's 1.3. IntelliFire also leads on review sentiment (22% vs 0%) and ratings volume (536 vs 63). 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
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, 4.3 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IntelliFire has 536 ratings behind it against 63, 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 BN's.
| Parameter | IntelliFire | BN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (536 ratings) — better | 1.3 (63 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 536 — better | 63 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 206 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hearth & Home Technologies | CENTURY PRODUCTS INC |
Customer experience
IntelliFire
BN
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
BN
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IntelliFire
No in-app purchases
BN
No in-app purchases
