Comparison

Escea SmartHeat vs webCISLog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 timers¹ 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 anywhere². 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). ¹ Timer operation requires the fireplace to be connected to the internet at all times via Wi-Fi. ² Mobile device must have an internet connection available to control the fireplace remotely.

About

webCISLog

Features
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This quick and easy tool can save hundreds of hours of manual entry. Convert your webCIS PDF logbook to Logten entries with a few clicks! No subscription, no ads, just anti-faff logbook conversion.

Screenshots

Escea SmartHeat3 screens
webCISLog2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Escea SmartHeat at Free against webCISLog's $19.99. Escea SmartHeat also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). webCISLog's advantage is device support. On in-app purchases 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

Escea SmartHeat is free to download; webCISLog costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Escea SmartHeat ships an update every 6 weeks, webCISLog every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Escea SmartHeat versus webCISLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEscea SmartHeatwebCISLog
PriceFree — better$19.99
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEscea LtdZulu Bravo Foxtrot Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Escea SmartHeat

No in-app purchases

None

webCISLog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Escea SmartHeat free?
Escea SmartHeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is webCISLog free?
webCISLog costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, Escea SmartHeat or webCISLog?
Escea SmartHeat ships an update every 6 weeks, and webCISLog every 11 months. Most recently, Escea SmartHeat was updated on July 8, 2026 and webCISLog on September 17, 2026.

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