Comparison

Escea Remote vs Manly GC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Escea Remote

Escea Smart Heat Remote

Free

🌟 Lifestyle

★ 1.02 ratingsView app →

About

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.

Highlights

Remote on/off control
Thermostat temperature adjustment
Flame effect control
Fan boost control
Timer functions
Multi-fireplace management

Features

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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.

About

Manly GC

Features

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Introducing the Manly GC Mobile App exclusively for members. Manly GC Mobile App can monitor statements, explore the directory, stay updated on club events, make reservations, and more. Activation requires an active Manly GC membership. Enjoy a hassle-free and enjoyable club experience with our user-friendly app designed to cater to your needs. Download now.

Screenshots

Escea Remote4 screens

Manly GC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Manly GC at every 5 weeks against Escea Remote's every 16 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Escea Remote ships an update every 16 months, Manly GC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

Escea Remote versus Manly GC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Escea Remote	Manly GC
Price	Free	Free
Rating	1.0 (2 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	8.8% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	2 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 16 months	Every 5 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	2 MB	74 MB
Age rating	4+	12+
Developer	Escea Ltd	MANLY GOLF CLUB LIMITED

Bugs and requests

Escea Remote

Reported bugs

50 issues

App crashes when reopened
App crashes unexpectedly
App broken in iOS 17
App broken with latest iOS
Fireplace goes offline

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Cannot turn on fireplace
Cannot find fireplace on network
App doesn't work on mobile data network
Fireplace unavailable on mobile data
App has not worked for many months
Timer doesn't work
App affected by iPhone update
App not working since iOS 16 update
App no longer works with latest iOS
Fireplace is unavailable half the time
App does not connect remotely
App does not connect
Connection often drops out
App is essentially useless
Doesn't connect remotely
App hardly ever works correctly
App hangs trying to refresh
Non Wifi/external connectivity no longer works
App constantly jumps to remote mode
App doesn't connect remotely
App only connects via WiFi
Timer doesn't work
Remote feature doesn't work
App will not connect remotely
App can only be used on home WiFi
App doesn't refresh
App doesn't update with status
App is hit and miss, more miss
Cannot connect when app states not available
App does not work without WiFi connection
Cannot login to server
App is unreliable
App seems very unreliable
App doesn't work
App doesn't work remotely
App doesn't work over 4G
App doesn't refresh when going back into app
App has connectivity issues
App hardly ever works
Fireplace is unavailable most of the time
App doesn't work when at home
App doesn't work over 4G
App doesn't refresh
App doesn't seem to allow timer changes
App doesn't work since iOS 10 update

Requested features

14 requests

Add Alexa integration
Add Google Home integration
Add Apple HomeKit integration
Add Amazon Alexa integration
Add ability to set schedules based on weather or temperature

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Add ability to set schedules for different days of the week
Add ability to set custom times for on/off
Redesign the app
Ability to add commands in Shortcuts
Allow remote turn on using phone network (3G/4G)
Update the app
Fix the app
Add iPad version
Allow changing timers in the app

Manly GC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Escea Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Manly GC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Escea Remote free?

Escea Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Manly GC free?

Manly GC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Escea Remote or Manly GC have ads?

Neither Escea Remote nor Manly GC shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Escea Remote or Manly GC?

Escea Remote ships an update every 16 months, and Manly GC every 5 weeks. Most recently, Escea Remote was updated on October 15, 2026 and Manly GC on October 17, 2026.