Comparison

Escea SmartHeat vs TOTP Auth

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

Head to head
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.

About

TOTP Auth

Features
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An authenticator app for use with your Contal ID

Screenshots

Escea SmartHeat3 screens
TOTP Auth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: TOTP Auth at 2 against Escea SmartHeat's β€”. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Escea SmartHeat ships an update every 6 weeks, TOTP Auth every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Escea SmartHeat versus TOTP Auth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEscea SmartHeatTOTP Auth
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks β€” better
Adsβ€”No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devicesβ€”iPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.614.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEscea LtdContal Travel Group Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Escea SmartHeat

No in-app purchases

None

TOTP Auth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Escea SmartHeat free?
Escea SmartHeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TOTP Auth free?
TOTP Auth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, Escea SmartHeat or TOTP Auth?
Escea SmartHeat ships an update every 6 weeks, and TOTP Auth every 5 weeks. Most recently, Escea SmartHeat was updated on November 4, 2026 and TOTP Auth on October 30, 2026.

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