Smart Houz vs Fire Connects
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Houz
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·Support scene management and Remotely control smart appliances from anywhere ·Automatically start/stop working based on time and profile status of multiple location. ·Suppopt share devices among family members or friends. ·Support real-time alerts to ensure safety.
Fire Connects
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Join the many myfire app users currently enjoying its fresh look and intuitive design that lets you easily navigate and control your gas fire’s favorite functions. These key features help you get more comfort and enjoyment from your gas fireplace. Manual Mode: Simply move the slider up or down to manually adjust the flame height. Thermostat Mode: The fire automatically adjusts to maintain the set temperature. Countdown Timer: Automatically turns the fire OFF after a set period-of-time. Program Mode: Save up to 8 programs to turn the fire on and off at specific times and days. Other available functions include Light, Circulating Fan, 2nd Burner Feature, ECO mode, and LED control. The myfire app is available in 8 languages: English German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, French and Polish.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Houz at every 11 days against Fire Connects's every 7 months. Smart Houz also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smart Houz ships an update every 11 days, Fire Connects every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Houz | Fire Connects |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wavlink Technology Ltd | Maxitrol GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
Smart Houz
No in-app purchases
Fire Connects
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Smart Houz free?
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Do Smart Houz or Fire Connects have ads?
Which is updated more often, Smart Houz or Fire Connects?
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