Comparison

Enviro vs Gecko

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

Head to head
About

Enviro

Visualize gas inserts, fireplaces, and stoves in your own space using augmented reality. Customize options, save photos, and find local dealers. Explore product specifications and watch them in action.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality visualization
  • Customizable fireplace options
  • Save and share room shots
  • Product specifications browser
  • Video demonstrations
  • Local dealer finder
Features
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Enviro Fireplaces uses AR functionality to help you to choose a gas insert, fireplace or stove, customize it with available compatible options and preview it in a room shot. Try them all to find your favorite combination! Photo examples can be saved to a gallery or shared with family and friends through text messages, email or social media, and the in-app gallery reminds you which options you selected for easy reference. • Browse the Products section for more detailed specifications. • Create your own combinations of available options and take a photo of them anywhere. • See how they look in action through the Videos section of the app. • Find a Dealer nearby automatically by using your current location, or manually by browsing through our dealer list. • Use the “Photos” section to review and share fireplace room shots you have already taken. • Stay up to date! The Enviro Fireplaces app automatically checks for new or changed data every time it’s opened. Email appsupport@enviro.com for feedback or error reporting.

About

Gecko

Control your spa remotely to ensure it's always ready for you. Adjust temperature, lights, and pumps, and receive guidance for water care and energy efficiency. Enjoy a simpler, more intuitive spa experience.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature control
  • Adjust spa lights
  • Control spa pumps
  • Water care guidance
  • Energy usage monitoring
  • Set spa routines
Features
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Smarter Spa Living Starts Here Your spa is ready. Water is clear. Temperature is perfect. All that’s left is to step in and look at the sky. Everything else is taken care of. 1. ''Arrive in the moment'' No waiting. No setup. On your way home or already inside, everything is within reach. A few taps, and your spa is exactly how you want it. - Set your ideal temperature before you step in - Adjust lights to match your mood - Control your pumps and key functions 2. ''Let go of water care'' No color charts. No second guessing. Just clean, balanced water. Ready when you are. Everything is in one place, with a clear status you understand instantly. - Check and test your water at a glance - Follow simple, tailored chemical dosing guidance - Get notified before something’s off* 3. ''Energy that works quietly in the background'' Your spa adapts to your life. It's warm when you need it. It saves when you don’t. - Understand your energy use and savings - Set routines that fit your lifestyle - Reduce energy when your spa is idle 4. ''Everything feels simpler'' Less to think about. More to enjoy. The app is designed to stay out of the way, so you can stay in the moment. - Simplified navigation - Faster access to what matters - A more intuitive experience overall Because spa time should feel like spa time Download the Gecko app. Requirements Requires in.touch 3 or in.touch 3+ *Water monitoring features require Gecko waterlab (probe and in.touch 3+)

Screenshots

Enviro4 screens
Gecko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Enviro at 3.7 against Gecko's 1.9. Enviro also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 10%). Gecko's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (53 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Enviro holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gecko has 53 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Enviro's written reviews are positive against 10% of Gecko's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Enviro ships an update every 12 months, Gecko every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Enviro versus Gecko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnviroGecko
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better1.9 (53 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better9.8% of reviews
Number of ratings353 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnviro Hearth ProductsGecko Alliance

Customer experience

Enviro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Gecko

All ratings50 ratings
Positive18.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative76.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive9.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative80.4%

In-app purchases

None

Enviro

No in-app purchases

None

Gecko

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Enviro free?
Enviro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gecko free?
Gecko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Enviro or Gecko?
Enviro is rated higher. Enviro averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Gecko averages 1.9 from 53 ratings.
Do Enviro or Gecko have ads?
Neither Enviro nor Gecko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Enviro or Gecko?
Enviro ships an update every 12 months, and Gecko every 3 weeks. Most recently, Enviro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gecko on October 21, 2026.

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