Cloud eControl vs Gibraltar Local
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Cloud eControl
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Enhance your user experience with the Flamerite Fires Cloud eControl App. Intuitive and easy to use, this app allows you to access the smart features not available on the remote control or keypad. Easily navigate and discover: Not only can you invite multiple users to control your fire, the app gives you the ability to control multiple fires that you may access remotely from anywhere in the world. Create up to six custom scenes utilising full control to animate both colour and brightness of the embers, logs, downlighting and as well as two flame channels. Control via Wi-Fi our external Fireplace Suite or Media Wall mood lighting environment. Simply connect our external lighting package to adjust brightness and colour individually or together. Engage ECO Mode and set multiple easy to use timers throughout the week, schedule fire On/Off, adaptive heat, flame speed and flame scene. Integrate with Google Home & Alexa. Link to operating instructions, receive software updates and allow for remote diagnostics.
Gibraltar Local
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**Gib Local - Your All-in-One Gibraltar Companion** Everything you need for everyday life in Gibraltar, all in one place. Stay informed, plan faster, and make smarter decisions with real-time local information. --- **LIVE BORDER UPDATES** * Real-time queue times in both directions * 24-hour history charts to spot busy periods --- **PUBLIC TRANSPORT** * Interactive bus map * Filter by routes and stops * Next-bus arrival estimates * Full timetables and stop details --- **GIBRALTAR AIRPORT** * Arrivals and departures for today and the next 7 days * Live flight status updates --- **TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS** * Local traffic map * Incident filtering: * Congestion * Road closures * Other disruptions --- **WEATHER** * Current conditions * Hourly forecast * 48-hour trend chart * 7-day outlook --- **WHAT'S ON** * Local events feed * Submit and manage your own events --- **PARKING** * Street cleaning schedules * Optional email reminders to help avoid fines --- **USEFUL LOCAL SERVICES** * Duty pharmacies * Public holidays * Essential contacts with one-tap call, email, or website access --- **BUILT FOR LOCALS** * In-app feedback form to send suggestions directly to me --- Whether you are commuting, planning family time, or staying ahead of local changes, Gib Local helps you make quicker decisions with trusted and practical Gibraltar information. ---
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gibraltar Local at every 9 days against Cloud eControl's every 3 weeks. Cloud eControl's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cloud eControl ships an update every 3 weeks, Gibraltar Local every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cloud eControl | Gibraltar Local |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flamerite Fires | GK MICRO LTD |
In-app purchases
Cloud eControl
No in-app purchases
Gibraltar Local
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Gibraltar Local free?
Do Cloud eControl or Gibraltar Local have ads?
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