OASE Control vs Roborock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Centralized control hub
- Manage pond technology
- Control aquariums
- Control vivariums
- Remote access via OASE Cloud
- Continuous updates and improvements
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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!
Roborock
Control and monitor your smart cleaning devices remotely. Customize cleaning schedules, zones, and preferences for robotic vacuums, mowers, and washer dryers. Enjoy advanced features like map editing and obstacle avoidance for efficient home maintenance.
- Remote device control and status monitoring
- Customizable cleaning maps and zones
- Personalized cleaning schedules and routines
- Advanced cleaning mode selection
- Map editing with invisible walls and no-go zones
- Remote viewing and pet-friendly features
- Smart self-cleaning and drying for wet/dry vacuums
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Roborock App is a dedicated application designed to control Roborock’s smart hardware devices. It supports network-enabled products in Roborock’s robotic vacuum cleaners, wet and dry vacuum cleaners, and molecular sieve-based washer dryers. You can remotely control smart devices and check their status and cleaning progress through this app anytime, anywhere. Easily unlock more advanced features through the Roborock app. 【Roborock Robotic Vacuum Cleaner】 · Check the cleaning map and path anywhere and anytime you want, and control the cleaning progress in real-time. · Choose from various personalized cleaning methods, including room cleaning, zone cleaning, scheduled cleaning, and spot cleaning routines. · Set up frequently used cleaning tasks as routines for one-tap starts. · Choose multiple cleaning preferences, including Vacuum, Mop, Vac & Mop, SmartPlan (applicable to certain models only), and Customize mode. · Set up a personalized cleaning plan by adjusting suction power, water flow, cleaning frequency, and route (applicable to certain models only). · Enables you to edit a map based on your home and set names for thresholds, carpets, floor types, furniture, and rooms. · Set up invisible walls and no-go zones and your robot will not cross or enter them during cleaning. · Enjoy a variety of fun features, including remote viewing, obstacle photos, pet snapshots, cruise mode, pet search, and custom tones (applicable to select models only). 【Roborock Robotic Lawn Mower】 · Visually edit maps, easily set No-Go Zones and Passages, and support precise multi-area management. · Customize mowing preferences, efficiency, and direction for each area, and set schedules for automatic start and stop. · Features intelligent obstacle avoidance, automatic return to charge when it rains, and a Wildlife-Friendly mode for comprehensive protection. 【Roborock Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner】 · Adjust water flow, suction power, roller speed, and detergent level (applicable to select models only) based on the floor and dirt level. · Smart scheduled self-cleaning and drying: automatically initiates self-cleaning and drying based on historical operation records. 【Roborock Washer Dryer】 · Check the washing progress and operating status anywhere and anytime you want. · Choose from over 20 smart washing and drying programs to meet the professional needs of various fabrics and clothing, ensuring optimal washing performance. · Set one program as the App Program for quick access on the control panel. 【Permissions】 To provide certain services, you need to enable the relevant permissions on your mobile device. We will only need the relevant permissions and access your personal information (if relevant) when you use the relevant functions. For the optional permissions, you can refuse or withdraw these permissions at any time, for which you may not be able to use the corresponding services, but this will not affect other functions of the App. The current permissions that the app may need are as follows: · Location (Optional) Accesses location information to connect to WiFi, find nearby devices ready for connection, and retrieve details about the current WiFi connection. · Camera (Optional) Enables the camera to scan QR codes for easier WiFi connection. · Photos (Optional) Allows access to photos for uploading profile pictures and attaching images when providing feedback. If your device supports features like downloading obstacle images, taking screenshots, or recording during remote viewing, photos and videos can be stored. · Microphone (Optional) Used for sound transmission on devices that support remote viewing. · WLAN (Optional) Facilitates connection to WiFi networks emitted by smart devices for communication and connectivity. · Bluetooth (Optional) Enables connection to Bluetooth signals from smart devices for communication and device connecting. · Notifications (Optional) Allows the app to send you device and system notifications.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Roborock at 4.8 against OASE Control's 3.0. Roborock also leads on ratings volume (132K vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Roborock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roborock has 132K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of OASE Control's written reviews are positive against 52% of Roborock's.
OASE Control ships an update every 3 months, Roborock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OASE Control | Roborock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (5 ratings) | 4.8 (132K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.6% of reviews | 52.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 132K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #87 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.8 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 252 MB | 201 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OASE GmbH | Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
OASE Control
Roborock
Bugs and requests
OASE Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Roborock
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent disconnection from WiFi
- Map corruption and loss of saved data
- Robot getting lost or confused about its location
- Unexpected behavior and errors after firmware updates
Requested features
7 requests- Ability to manually place docking station on map
- Option to disable side brushes
- Customizable cleaning schedules and routines
- Support for more maps/floors
- Easier room editing and management
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- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved app performance and stability
In-app purchases
OASE Control
No in-app purchases
Roborock
No in-app purchases









