Comparison

Pondlink vs OASE Control

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

Head to head
About

Pondlink

Control your pond filter, UV, and pump remotely via a mobile app. Features automatic or manual cleaning, smart alarms for system failures, and easy Wi-Fi installation. Save water with an adjustable return flush program.

Highlights
  • Remote filter, UV, and pump control
  • Manual or automatic cleaning modes
  • Smart alarm for system failures
  • Wi-Fi enabled easy installation
  • Water-saving return flush program
Features
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Automatic self-cleaning pond filter • Easy control of filter, UV, Pump, etc. via mobile app • Manual or Automatic cleaning • Powerful built in stainless steel UV unit. • Smart alarm function in case of UV, valve or motor failure. • Easy installation - WIFI control • Efficient return flush with smart valve and adjustable water saving program. With a Pondlink filter, the pond takes care of itself. More details on www.pondlink.com

About

OASE Control

This app serves as a central hub for managing OASE and biOrb by OASE smart products. It allows for convenient and efficient control of pond technology, aquariums, and vivariums from anywhere via the OASE Cloud.

Highlights
  • Centralized control hub
  • Manage pond technology
  • Control aquariums
  • Control vivariums
  • Remote access via OASE Cloud
  • Continuous updates and improvements
Features
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One app, one smart OASE world: With OASE Control, the entire smart product landscape of OASE and biOrb by OASE is united in one control centre. You control your compatible pond technology, aquarium and vivarium conveniently and efficiently in a single app. Whether on the go or from your recliner: with the OASE Cloud you have full control at all times and control the function of your devices. The functions of the OASE Control app as well as the number of OASE Control-enabled products are constantly being expanded and improved for you. We look forward to your feedback and constructive suggestions at any time!

Screenshots

Pondlink1 screens
OASE Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OASE Control at 44% against Pondlink's 0%. Pondlink's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Pondlink ships an update fortnightly, OASE Control every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pondlink versus OASE Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPondlinkOASE Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews43.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.8
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB252 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPondteam International Aps.OASE GmbH

Customer experience

Pondlink

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

OASE Control

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative51.3%

In-app purchases

None

Pondlink

No in-app purchases

None

OASE Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pondlink free?
Pondlink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OASE Control free?
OASE Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pondlink or OASE Control have ads?
Neither Pondlink nor OASE Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pondlink or OASE Control?
Pondlink ships an update fortnightly, and OASE Control every 3 months. Most recently, Pondlink was updated on November 2, 2026 and OASE Control on November 2, 2026.

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