Escea Remote vs ConnectMyPool
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.
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.
- Remote pool system control
- View water temperature
- Adjust heater set-point
- Control pumps and blowers
- Manage pool lighting and colors
- Activate custom favorites
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Escea Remote | ConnectMyPool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 1.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 8.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Escea Ltd | Fluidra Group Australia Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Escea Remote
ConnectMyPool
In-app purchases
Escea Remote
No in-app purchases
ConnectMyPool
No in-app purchases
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