Planika N vs Flame Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Planika N
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This intuitive mobile app turns your smartphone or tablet into a convenient remote for your Planika biofireplace. From now on you can have full control over the flame from any place. Make the most out of Planika Smart and control multiple fireplaces with only one mobile device. Key features of Planika Smart: · Turning fireplace ON/OFF · Regulating flame height (6 levels available) · Monitoring fuel level · Controlling up to 255 fireplaces with one mobile device · Displaying key device information
Flame Connect
Control your electric fire remotely with a user-friendly interface. Adjust flame effects, set schedules, and manage access for a personalized ambiance. Requires a compatible fire and internet connection.
- Remote fire control
- Adjust flame effects
- Set schedules
- Manage user access
- Multi-language support
- Fahrenheit/Celsius options
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Flame Connect places full control of your electric fire into a beautiful, easy and convenient interface - all from the palm of your hand. Enjoy the latest flame technology and ultra-realistic flame effects to create a unique and stunning focal point within any room. Simply scan and connect to Bluetooth to communicate directly with your fire. Change settings and modes that your product supports. Quickly change modes and settings on your fire to suit your mood. Set product schedules to automate your fire's on/off times. Change flame effect settings such as mist output intensity and LED colours on supported products. Prevent unauthorised product access by linking ownership of your fire with your account. Enable guest mode for temporary access to other Flame Connect trusted users. Support for multiple languages and a choice of Fahrenheit and Celsius. Only specific product models and series letters are supported. Check the compatibility list at https://www.dimplex.co.uk/flame-connect#compatibility. Compatibility is subject to GDHV Internet of Things (IoT) Terms and Conditions. Flame Connect usage requires the download and installation of the Flame Connect onto a compatible device. Flame Connect usage also requires the creation of a Flame Connect account, which is subject to agreement of the GDHV Internet of Things (IoT) Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Flame Connect app updates, product updates and all app usage require a broadband internet connection for app usage in all cases and in product connection for internet-connected product function; ISP and mobile carrier fees apply.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Planika N at 8.0 against Flame Connect's 15.0. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Planika N ships an update every 6 weeks, Flame Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Planika N | Flame Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (40 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 6.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 40 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Planika Sp. z o.o | GLEN DIMPLEX EUROPE HOLDINGS LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Planika N
No in-app purchases
Flame Connect
No in-app purchases
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