Comparison

Optima CONNECT vs OEG Buddy

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

Head to head

Do it with Buddy

About

Optima CONNECT

Features

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Optima steht für intelligente und technologisch hochwertige Produkte für das Fachhandwerk. Variable Kombinationsmöglichkeiten des haustechnischen Programms erlauben eine individuelle Gestaltung im Sanitär-, Installations-und Heizungsbereich. Die internetfähigen Geräte im Bereich Leckageschutz und Wasserbehandlung können über die kostenlose Optima App bedient werden. Das System ist vernetzt, alle Armaturen kommunizieren und interagieren. Sie können neue internetfähige Optima Geräte hinzufügen, Projekte anlegen und alles online kontrollieren und steuern inkl. Urlaubsfunktion. Mit Sicherheit alles im Blick für Ihre Hausinstallation!

About

OEG Buddy

Features

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Do it with Buddy. Your digital assistant for OEG products. The OEG app supports you with your installation, maintenance and repair. With Buddy, you have all the key information to hand - quick, practical and clear. What can the app do? - Instructions for installation, maintenance and repair - Videos, datasheets and step-by-step support - Access to compatible spare parts and accessories - 3D models with detailed connection descriptions - Offline access for your chosen documents Simply scan the NFC tag on the product or enter the serial number, and Buddy will show you what matters most. Who is the app for? - This app is designed for anyone who uses OEG products in their daily work: - Professionals in the heating, plumbing and air conditioning trade - Installers, service engineers and supervisors - Planners who need quick access to product information Your advantage with Buddy Buddy complements your expertise, saves time and helps to ensure everything runs smoothly. Whether you are in the workshop or out on site, everything you need is within easy reach

Screenshots

Optima CONNECT3 screens

OEG Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OEG Buddy at fortnightly against Optima CONNECT's every 4 months. Optima CONNECT's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, 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

Optima CONNECT ships an update every 4 months, OEG Buddy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Optima CONNECT versus OEG Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Optima CONNECT	OEG Buddy
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	15.6 — better	16.4
Further details — not scored
Size	31 MB	71 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	ConSoft	OEG GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Optima CONNECT

No in-app purchases

None

OEG Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Optima CONNECT free?

Optima CONNECT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is OEG Buddy free?

OEG Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Optima CONNECT or OEG Buddy have ads?

Neither Optima CONNECT nor OEG Buddy shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Optima CONNECT or OEG Buddy?

Optima CONNECT ships an update every 4 months, and OEG Buddy fortnightly. Most recently, Optima CONNECT was updated on October 25, 2026 and OEG Buddy on October 22, 2026.