AFIRE AWPR2 vs Marlin Controls Stellar BLE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AFIRE AWPR2
Remotely control your water vapor fireplace insert from anywhere in the world using your smartphone. Stay connected to your home's ambiance with this intuitive application.
- Remote fireplace control
- Global connectivity
- Water vapor fireplace support
- Smartphone integration
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AFIRE APP keeps you and your fireplace intimate. You phone can remotely control your AFIRE water vapor fireplace insert anywhere on the planet.
Marlin Controls Stellar BLE
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Set up and control your Marlin Controls dimming system from the palm of your hand. The Stellar Building Automation app lets you set light levels, manage time schedules, and set up sensors from your Apple phone or tablet. ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS: walk though your office, hotel, restaurant, store, or anywhere a Marlin Controls system is installed, and easily program the system, making it easy to execute your creative vision. FACILITY MANAGERS: control and store settings for multiple sites so you know exactly what is happening at each location.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Marlin Controls Stellar BLE at fortnightly against AFIRE AWPR2's every 2 months. 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.
AFIRE AWPR2 ships an update every 2 months, Marlin Controls Stellar BLE fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | AFIRE AWPR2 | Marlin Controls Stellar BLE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AFIRE TRADING LTD | Marlin Controls, Inc. |
In-app purchases
AFIRE AWPR2
No in-app purchases
Marlin Controls Stellar BLE
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AFIRE AWPR2 free?
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Do AFIRE AWPR2 or Marlin Controls Stellar BLE have ads?
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