Comparison

Rapid vs Escea SmartHeat

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

Head to head
About

Rapid

Features
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Scheduling and Reporting tool for THISNZ Inspectors

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 timersΒΉ 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 anywhereΒ². 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). ΒΉ Timer operation requires the fireplace to be connected to the internet at all times via Wi-Fi. Β² Mobile device must have an internet connection available to control the fireplace remotely.

Screenshots

Rapid3 screens
Escea SmartHeat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Rapid at 3 against Escea SmartHeat's β€”. Rapid also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rapid ships an update every 2 months, Escea SmartHeat every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Rapid versus Escea SmartHeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRapidEscea SmartHeat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoβ€”
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betterβ€”
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRapid App LimitedEscea Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Rapid

No in-app purchases

None

Escea SmartHeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rapid free?
Rapid 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, Rapid or Escea SmartHeat?
Rapid ships an update every 2 months, and Escea SmartHeat every 6 weeks. Most recently, Rapid was updated on October 1, 2026 and Escea SmartHeat on October 14, 2026.

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