Escea Remote vs Newcastle Libraries Australia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Escea Remote
Control your gas fireplace remotely from your smartphone. Adjust temperature, turn it on/off, manage flame effects, and set timers for ultimate comfort and convenience.
- Remote on/off control
- Thermostat temperature adjustment
- Flame effect control
- Fan boost control
- Timer functions
- Multi-fireplace management
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*Experience fire at your fingertips with the Escea Fireplace Company - Gas Fireplace Remote. Compatible with any Escea D Series or MODE KS Series gas fireplace, this app allows you to control your fireplace from your smartphone – wherever you are. Walk into warmth every day with full control of your gas fireplace: - Turn the fireplace on and off - Set and adjust the thermostat for the perfect temperature - Turn “Flame Effect” on or off - Turn “Fan Boost” on or off - Set timer functions - Name and control multiple fireplaces in your home For more information on Escea or where to purchase Escea gas fireplaces, visit www.escea.com Only compatible with Escea D Series and MODE KS Series gas fireplaces at this time.
Newcastle Libraries Australia
Manage your library account on the go. Search the catalogue, renew borrowed items, and place holds on new books directly from your device.
- Manage library account
- Search catalogue
- Renew books
- Reserve books
- Access from iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
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Access Newcastle Region Library from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Newcastle Libraries Australia at monthly against Escea Remote's every 16 months. Escea Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, 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.
Escea Remote ships an update every 16 months, Newcastle Libraries Australia monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 12, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Escea Remote | Newcastle Libraries Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.8% of reviews | 16.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Escea Ltd | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
Customer experience
Escea Remote
Newcastle Libraries Australia
In-app purchases
Escea Remote
No in-app purchases
Newcastle Libraries Australia
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Escea Remote free?
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