AMPI vs Escea SmartHeat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
AMPI
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The Australasian Marine Pilots Institute (AMPI) is the peak professional body representing pilots across the Australasian region. The AMPI mobile App is an information-sharing tool to help improve maritime safety and enhance engagement amongst its members and maritime industry stakeholders. The App also contains a variety of useful information resources regarding pilot transfer arrangements for operational reference purposes. The 'Next Port Report Forms' enable Australian marine pilots to notify the next port where non-compliance with the pilot transfer requirements is identified. Users must agree to the User Agreement to gain access to the App. The AMPI mobile App is another great step forward to improve maritime safety outcomes for marine pilots throughout the Australasian region - proudly developed by Australian developers 'App Wizard' (appwizard.com.au). For further information, or to report technical issues with the App, please contact the App developers via email to info@appwizard.com.au
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Escea SmartHeat at every 6 weeks against AMPI's every 16 months. AMPI's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AMPI ships an update every 16 months, Escea SmartHeat every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AMPI | Escea SmartHeat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 6 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | β |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | β |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Australasian Marine Pilots Institute Limited | Escea Ltd |
In-app purchases
AMPI
No in-app purchases
Escea SmartHeat
No in-app purchases









