Comparison

IntelliFire vs SFVGA

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

SFVGA

Features
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The San Fernando Valley Gujarati Association (SFVGA) has brought our community together since 1978 — and now it lives in one beautiful app. Stay close to the gatherings, people, and traditions that hold our community together across the Valley. Never miss a gathering. Browse the full year of SFVGA events — from Rammat-Gammat and Chalo Manek Chowk to our flagship cultural night, Sanskriti Divas, plus Navratri and Dipotsav. See what's coming, revisit what's passed, and keep every celebration close. Meet your board. Get to know the members leading SFVGA, with easy ways to reach the board. Celebrate our youth. Honor the young volunteers who show up early, stay late, and give back across the Valley. Everything SFVGA offers, in one place. Membership, giving, our mission, by-laws, and meeting minutes — all a tap away. Whether you've been part of SFVGA for decades or you're just discovering our community, this app is your home for everything that brings us together.

Screenshots

IntelliFire4 screens
SFVGA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: IntelliFire at 3 against SFVGA's 1. IntelliFire also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IntelliFire versus SFVGA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntelliFireSFVGA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (527 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings527 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHearth & Home TechnologiesHIMESH PRANAVKUMAR MEHTA

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

SFVGA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IntelliFire

No in-app purchases

None

SFVGA

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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