Comparison

RF11 vs Escea SmartHeat

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

Head to head
About

RF11

Monitor and control your power filter and surge protection devices remotely. Receive automatic notifications for power surge damage, identify affected circuits, and manage individual circuit power. Set up email alerts for faults and remotely deactivate audible alarms.

Highlights
  • Power surge damage notifications
  • Circuit identification and control
  • Remote circuit On/Off and reboot
  • Standby power saving setup
  • Audible alarm deactivation
  • Automatic email fault alerts
Features
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Thor Technologies designs, engineers and produces a range of premium power filter and surge protection products. The RF remote app, designed for the model RF11iQ, automatically notifies if the product has been damaged by a power surge. The app will identify which circuit is affected and will allow control of the circuits whether damaged or not. The app also allows each of the independent circuits to be turned On/Off, rebooted or even setup to save on standby power using network commands (Windows/MAC/Linux Networks). The audible alarm is also able to be deactivated remotely once triggered by an event. In addition the setup includes an automatic email alert to advise of a fault occurring to the product. Note 1: Product setup needs to be accessed and saved via any web browser prior to using app. Note 2: App needs to be connected to RF11iQ product to function.

About

Escea SmartHeat

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This version is applicable to Escea Electric and Gas Fireplaces which have a black remote control and are connected to Wi-Fi. Initially, with a Bluetooth connection, you can directly control your fireplace, turning it on and off, adjusting the desired temperature, setting automatic timersΒΉ and controlling certain fan and flame effect settings. You can add multiple fireplaces to the home screen and select each one individually to control. Use the Wi-Fi menu to connect the fireplace to your home internet connection, enabling you to control it from anywhereΒ². Software updates and future enhancements can also be downloaded to the fireplace as they become available. For full functionality, the fireplace must be connected to Wi-Fi and have an internet connection available at all times. Even when using this app, the original Escea remote control supplied with the fireplace must remain operational in the same room (required for thermostatic control). ΒΉ Timer operation requires the fireplace to be connected to the internet at all times via Wi-Fi. Β² Mobile device must have an internet connection available to control the fireplace remotely.

Screenshots

RF111 screens
Escea SmartHeat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: RF11 at 3 against Escea SmartHeat's β€”. RF11 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RF11 ships an update every 2 months, Escea SmartHeat every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
RF11 versus Escea SmartHeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRF11Escea SmartHeat
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoβ€”
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betterβ€”
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThor Technologies Pty LtdEscea Ltd

In-app purchases

None

RF11

No in-app purchases

None

Escea SmartHeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RF11 free?
RF11 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Escea SmartHeat free?
Escea SmartHeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, RF11 or Escea SmartHeat?
RF11 ships an update every 2 months, and Escea SmartHeat every 6 weeks. Most recently, RF11 was updated on September 16, 2026 and Escea SmartHeat on October 14, 2026.

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