LYNK Pro vs SMART GC2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LYNK Pro
Control smart aquarium lighting with preset programs and advanced features like sunrise/sunset and weather simulations. It's designed for specific Giesemann devices and will expand to support more smart aquarium products.
- User-friendly interface
- Preset lighting programs
- Sunrise/sunset simulation
- Lunar cycle simulation
- Weather simulation
- Acclimation program (in preparation)
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The brand new Giesemann LYNK Pro App provides a user friendly interface*. The LYNK app provides a number of preset lighting programs as well as additional features including sunrise/sunset, lunar cycle, clouds and other weather simulation. As well an acclimation program for new aquarium setups is in preparation. *For controlling the TESZLA Evo and all products of the GIESEMANN Pro series (other devices still use the "Lynk smart control" app or the original light-compatible apps). LYNK Pro will be updated to include additional smart aquarium devices as they become available.
SMART GC2
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Here, you will be able to communicate with other members, stay up to date with training events, requests assistance from a union representative, and many more features yet to come. Our goal is to make sure our members are connected to all the information and resources that are available to our members. This app is dedicated solely to the Mechanical Railroad membership of SMART General Committee II.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SMART GC2 at fortnightly against LYNK Pro's every 3 months. LYNK Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LYNK Pro ships an update every 3 months, SMART GC2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LYNK Pro | SMART GC2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 15.1 |
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| Size | 84 MB | 448 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Giesemann Lichttechnik und Aquaristik GmbH | Jason Busolt |
In-app purchases
LYNK Pro
No in-app purchases
SMART GC2
No in-app purchases
Questions
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