Comparison

Escea SmartHeat vs Madimack

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

Madimack

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Escea SmartHeat3 screens
Madimack4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · 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, Madimack every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Escea SmartHeat versus Madimack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEscea SmartHeatMadimack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB73 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEscea LtdMadimack Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Escea SmartHeat

No in-app purchases

None

Madimack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Escea SmartHeat free?
Escea SmartHeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Madimack free?
Madimack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, Escea SmartHeat or Madimack?
Escea SmartHeat ships an update every 6 weeks, and Madimack every 5 weeks. Most recently, Escea SmartHeat was updated on October 14, 2026 and Madimack on October 28, 2026.

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