# IntelliFire vs CarroHome+

The clearest difference is rating: IntelliFire at 4.3 against CarroHome+'s 2.7. IntelliFire also leads on ratings volume (536 vs 15). CarroHome+'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (30% vs 22%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IntelliFire has 536 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of IntelliFire's written reviews are positive against 30% of CarroHome+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

IntelliFire ships an update every 6 months, CarroHome+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IntelliFire | CarroHome+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (536 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellifire/id1456842149/reviews)** | [2.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrohome-plus/id6760806567/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **536** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | **30.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 17 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hearth & Home Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/635113342) | [CARRO USA INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796953965) |

## 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


### CarroHome+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrohome-plus/id6760806567)

Control your smart home devices from one app, whether you're home or away. Automate routines with custom schedules and timers, and use voice commands with popular assistants. Supports WiFi and Zigbee for flexible device integration.

**Highlights:** Centralized device management, Remote control and monitoring, Hands-free voice control, Timer and scheduling functions, Smart automation rules, WiFi and Zigbee support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IntelliFire free?

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

### Is CarroHome+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IntelliFire or CarroHome+?

IntelliFire is rated higher. IntelliFire averages 4.3 out of 5 from 536 ratings, while CarroHome+ averages 2.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do IntelliFire or CarroHome+ have ads?

Neither IntelliFire nor CarroHome+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IntelliFire or CarroHome+?

IntelliFire ships an update every 6 months, and CarroHome+ monthly. Most recently, IntelliFire was updated on November 6, 2026 and CarroHome+ on November 5, 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.*