Comparison

PlumeMapper 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

PlumeMapper

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Conducting ambient odour surveys is easier than ever with the PlumeMapper app! Gone are the days of pen and paper, with PlumeMapper, simply plot odour observations on your mobile device using your GPS location. Users can record Static (timed) and Dynamic (instantaneous) measurements following the European EN16841 and German VDI3940 standards. Intensity and hedonic tone follow the German VDI3882 Part 1 & 2 ranking systems, as well as the EPA Victoria (Australia) approach. PlumeMapper assists you to develop a comprehensive picture of odour nuisance in the area. All your survey data is sent to a centralised location, eliminating the need for manual transcription of paper data into digital formats that are difficult to track. The PlumeMapper suite requires an active account. Go to plumemapper.com.au to learn more.

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

PlumeMapper4 screens
Escea SmartHeat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: PlumeMapper at 3 against Escea SmartHeat's β€”. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

PlumeMapper ships an update monthly, Escea SmartHeat every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
PlumeMapper versus Escea SmartHeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlumeMapperEscea SmartHeat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly β€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoβ€”
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betterβ€”
Requires iOS15.5 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAir Environment Consulting Pty LtdEscea Ltd

In-app purchases

None

PlumeMapper

No in-app purchases

None

Escea SmartHeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlumeMapper free?
PlumeMapper 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, PlumeMapper or Escea SmartHeat?
PlumeMapper ships an update monthly, and Escea SmartHeat every 6 weeks. Most recently, PlumeMapper was updated on November 3, 2026 and Escea SmartHeat on November 4, 2026.

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