Escea SmartHeat vs Madimack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Madimack
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Madimack Pool Control Take full control of your pool with the Madimack Pool Control app. Seamlessly connect to your Madimack pool equipment via WiFi and manage everything from your smartphone—anytime, anywhere. Adjust settings, monitor performance, and receive real-time alerts to keep your pool running at its best. Designed for simplicity and reliability, Madimack makes pool management easier than ever equipment management. It controls pool equipment from your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Madimack at 2 against Escea SmartHeat's —. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
Escea SmartHeat ships an update every 6 weeks, Madimack every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Escea SmartHeat | Madimack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Escea Ltd | Madimack Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Escea SmartHeat
No in-app purchases
Madimack
No in-app purchases









