Comparison

Blustream Matrix vs Escea SmartHeat

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

Head to head
About

Blustream Matrix

Control advanced HDMI distribution systems from your mobile device. Manage rooms, sources, and volume with customizable user accounts and full installation setup capabilities. Includes a demo mode for testing without hardware.

Highlights
  • Room and source control
  • Volume control (compatible products)
  • Advanced control features
  • Customizable user accounts
  • Full installation setup
  • Demo mode
Features
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Blustream is the custom installation industry’s fresh new option for advanced HDMI distribution. The Blustream Matrix control app is for controlling any Blustream HDMI Matrix product that features the in-built WEB GUI interface. These products include: • Platinum Matrix V2 • HMXL88 V2 • HMXL44 V2 • MX44VW V2 • MX44AB V2 • CMX88 (8x8 HDMI only Matrix) • Custom Pro 8x8 • Custom Pro 16x16 • C44 • C66 • C88 • HMXL44ARC • HMXL66ARC • HMXL88ARC • CMX44CS • HXML42 • PLA88CS The app includes the following features: • Simple room and source control • Volume control (on compatible products) • Advance control features • Customisable user accounts allowing limited room and source privileges • Full installation setup capabilities • ‘Demo mode’ for demonstration of app without Blustream hardware present Note: Blustream app is not compatible with an V1 Blustream product that does not feature the in-built Web GUI interface. Configuration of the Blustream products should completed by a trained Blustream installer. Failure to do so may result in poor system performance. Demo mode requires the input of the following details into the matrix address search box: Matrix demo mode: blustream.azurewebsites.net MX44VW demo mode: blustream-multi-view.azurewebsites.net

About

Escea SmartHeat

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This version is applicable to Escea Electric and Gas Fireplaces which have a black remote control and are connected to Wi-Fi. Initially, with a Bluetooth connection, you can directly control your fireplace, turning it on and off, adjusting the desired temperature, setting automatic timers¹ and controlling certain fan and flame effect settings. You can add multiple fireplaces to the home screen and select each one individually to control. Use the Wi-Fi menu to connect the fireplace to your home internet connection, enabling you to control it from anywhere². Software updates and future enhancements can also be downloaded to the fireplace as they become available. For full functionality, the fireplace must be connected to Wi-Fi and have an internet connection available at all times. Even when using this app, the original Escea remote control supplied with the fireplace must remain operational in the same room (required for thermostatic control). ¹ Timer operation requires the fireplace to be connected to the internet at all times via Wi-Fi. ² Mobile device must have an internet connection available to control the fireplace remotely.

Screenshots

Blustream Matrix3 screens
Escea SmartHeat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Escea SmartHeat at every 6 weeks against Blustream Matrix's every 4 months. Blustream Matrix's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blustream Matrix ships an update every 4 months, Escea SmartHeat every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blustream Matrix versus Escea SmartHeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlustream MatrixEscea SmartHeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToby LeaderEscea Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Blustream Matrix

No in-app purchases

None

Escea SmartHeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blustream Matrix free?
Blustream Matrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Escea SmartHeat free?
Escea SmartHeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, Blustream Matrix or Escea SmartHeat?
Blustream Matrix ships an update every 4 months, and Escea SmartHeat every 6 weeks. Most recently, Blustream Matrix was updated on September 9, 2026 and Escea SmartHeat on July 8, 2026.

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