Comparison

Virtual Keypad vs IntelliFire

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Arm and disarm security system
  • Control smart home devices
  • View live and recorded camera footage
  • Automate system actions
  • Receive event notifications
  • Manage user access
Features
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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.

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.

Screenshots

Virtual Keypad2 screens
IntelliFire4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual Keypad ships an update fortnightly, IntelliFire every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Virtual Keypad versus IntelliFire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual KeypadIntelliFire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13K ratings) — better4.2 (440 ratings)
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews — better21.7% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better440
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Monitoring Products, Inc.Hearth & Home Technologies

Customer experience

Virtual Keypad

All ratings13,130 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews1,439 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative26.3%

IntelliFire

All ratings440 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive21.7%
Neutral7.2%
Negative71.1%

User reviews

Virtual Keypad

From 13K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

Virtual Keypad

No in-app purchases

None

IntelliFire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Virtual Keypad free?
Virtual Keypad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IntelliFire free?
IntelliFire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Virtual Keypad or IntelliFire?
Virtual Keypad is rated higher. Virtual Keypad averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while IntelliFire averages 4.2 from 440 ratings.
Do Virtual Keypad or IntelliFire have ads?
Neither Virtual Keypad nor IntelliFire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Virtual Keypad or IntelliFire?
Virtual Keypad ships an update fortnightly, and IntelliFire every 6 months. Most recently, Virtual Keypad was updated on September 24, 2026 and IntelliFire on September 21, 2026.

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