Comparison

Escea Remote vs ConnectMyPool

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

Head to head
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

ConnectMyPool

Control your pool system remotely from anywhere in the world. Monitor water temperature, adjust heater settings, manage equipment like pumps and blowers, and control pool lighting with customizable colors. Activate pre-set configurations for convenience.

Highlights
  • Remote pool system control
  • View water temperature
  • Adjust heater set-point
  • Control pumps and blowers
  • Manage pool lighting and colors
  • Activate custom favorites
Features
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Imagine being able to control your AstralPool pool system anytime, anywhere. Now you can, with ConnectMyPool. This app, in combination with the Internet Gateway module, allows you to view and control your pool system from anywhere in the world. The available features of this app depend upon your pool system’s configuration, but include: • View your pool’s current water temperature. • View and change your heater’s set-point temperature. • Turn on and off your pool equipment, including pumps, valves, blowers, and more. • Turn on and off your pool lighting, and change their colours. • Activate any of your customised Favourites. Please note that this app works in tandem with the Internet Gateway module. This module MUST be installed in your pool system for this app to function. The module can be obtained from your pool installer or local AstralPool representative. The Internet Gateway module acts as a bridge between your pool system and the internet. As such, it will require access to your home internet connection. The Internet Gateway can use either a wireless (Wi-Fi) or wired (Ethernet) connection.

Screenshots

Escea Remote4 screens
ConnectMyPool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ConnectMyPool at every 10 days against Escea Remote's every 16 months. Escea Remote's advantage is review sentiment (9% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for Escea Remote against 1.0 for ConnectMyPool. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 9% of Escea Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of ConnectMyPool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Escea Remote ships an update every 16 months, ConnectMyPool every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on July 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Escea Remote versus ConnectMyPool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEscea RemoteConnectMyPool
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)1.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews8.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEscea LtdFluidra Group Australia Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Escea Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive8.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative86.8%

ConnectMyPool

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative94.7%

In-app purchases

None

Escea Remote

No in-app purchases

None

ConnectMyPool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Escea Remote free?
Escea Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ConnectMyPool free?
ConnectMyPool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Escea Remote or ConnectMyPool?
Escea Remote and ConnectMyPool are both rated 1.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Escea Remote or ConnectMyPool have ads?
Neither Escea Remote nor ConnectMyPool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Escea Remote or ConnectMyPool?
Escea Remote ships an update every 16 months, and ConnectMyPool every 10 days. Most recently, Escea Remote was updated on July 12, 2026 and ConnectMyPool on September 28, 2026.

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