Comparison

IntelliFire vs VanGo™ Vanpool Services

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote fireplace control
  • Smartphone and tablet operation
  • Voice control (Alexa, Google Assistant)
  • Adjust flame and thermostat
  • Control lighting
  • Wi-Fi Module required
Features
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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.

About

VanGo™ Vanpool Services

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VanGo™ Vanpool Services is a division of the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO – nfrmpo.org). The program has provided Northern Colorado commuters, from the Denver area to the Wyoming border, with safe and well-maintained commuting vans since 1994. The VanGo™ app is fully integrated with the vangovanpool.org website; they can be used interchangeably. Find a route: refresh your commute. Pay your monthly fare. Fulfill coordinator duties. Claim a guaranteed ride home.

Screenshots

IntelliFire4 screens
VanGo™ Vanpool Services4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IntelliFire at 13.0 against VanGo™ Vanpool Services's 15.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
IntelliFire versus VanGo™ Vanpool Services: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntelliFireVanGo™ Vanpool Services
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (440 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings440 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHearth & Home TechnologiesNorth Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization

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

VanGo™ Vanpool Services

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IntelliFire

No in-app purchases

None

VanGo™ Vanpool Services

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IntelliFire free?
IntelliFire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VanGo™ Vanpool Services free?
VanGo™ Vanpool Services is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IntelliFire or VanGo™ Vanpool Services have ads?
Neither IntelliFire nor VanGo™ Vanpool Services shows ads.

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