Virtual Keypad vs IntelliFire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virtual Keypad
Control your home or business security system remotely. Arm/disarm, manage lights, locks, thermostats, and view live camera feeds. Automate actions and receive important notifications.
- Arm and disarm security system
- Control smart home devices
- View live and recorded camera footage
- Automate system actions
- Receive event notifications
- Manage user access
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The Virtual Keypad™ App gives you control of your security system on-the-go. Connect to your home or business system to arm or disarm, control lights, locks, thermostats and more, easily with your app. Even view and record video from your security cameras. With the Virtual Keypad App, you can: • Arm and disarm your system • View what’s happening at your home or business • Control Z-Wave-connected devices such as thermostats, lights, locks and garage doors individually or all at once • Set up Actions to automatically control your system throughout the day • View and control Z-Wave devices using a photo or a security camera • Receive notifications when doors are opened or closed • View security cameras and your recorded clips • Add users to your security system from your app • Search your complete system event history • Cancel or verify alarms with live video view The app requires a compatible control panel and connected service. For more information about upgrading your alarm system, contact your DMP installing alarm company today. All features may not come standard with your app. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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.
- Remote fireplace control
- Smartphone and tablet operation
- Voice control (Alexa, Google Assistant)
- Adjust flame and thermostat
- Control lighting
- Wi-Fi Module required
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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.
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Verdict
Virtual Keypad and IntelliFire both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Virtual Keypad's written reviews are positive against 22% of IntelliFire's. Virtual Keypad also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 440). IntelliFire's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Virtual Keypad against 4.2 for IntelliFire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Keypad has 13K ratings behind it against 440, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Virtual Keypad's written reviews are positive against 22% of IntelliFire's.
Virtual Keypad ships an update fortnightly, IntelliFire every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Virtual Keypad | IntelliFire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (13K ratings) — better | 4.2 (440 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.4% of reviews — better | 21.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 440 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 289 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Monitoring Products, Inc. | Hearth & Home Technologies |
Customer experience
Virtual Keypad
IntelliFire
User reviews
Virtual Keypad
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient remote access
- 🔒 Secure system control
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Reliable security
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity
- 🐛 Unreliable arming/disarming
- 🐛 Slow to update status
- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
IntelliFire
From 440 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works fine
- 🚀 Big improvement since last season
- 👍 Alexa Voice integration
- 👍 Reliable after firmware update
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constantly disconnects from WiFi
- 🐛 App is buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Minimal functionality compared to remote
- 🐛 Frequently requires resets
- 🐛 Slow and unresponsive
Bugs and requests
Virtual Keypad
Reported bugs
5 issues- Timed out connections
- Unresponsive app controls
- Incorrect alarm status display
- Delayed push notifications
- Compatibility issues with updates
Requested features
6 requests- Improved scheduling options
- Customizable notifications
- Apple Watch app support
- Enhanced camera integration
- Geofencing automation
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- Streamlined user management
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
In-app purchases
Virtual Keypad
No in-app purchases
IntelliFire
No in-app purchases
Questions
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