LYNK Pro vs WattControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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.
WattControl
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Mit der Watt Control App behalten Sie Ihr gesamtes Energiemanagement jederzeit im Blick – einfach, smart und effizient. Behalten Sie Ihre Photovoltaikanlage, Batterie, Wallbox und viele weitere Komponenten im Blick – alles in einer App. Ihre Vorteile auf einen Blick: Maximale Unabhängigkeit Verbinden Sie Geräte verschiedenster Hersteller nahtlos auf einer Plattform – für ein vollständig integriertes Energiesystem. Volle Transparenz in Echtzeit Beobachten Sie Energieflüsse und Verbräuche live – bequem und intuitiv von Ihrem iPhone aus. Nachhaltig sparen Senken Sie Ihre Energiekosten, steigern Sie Ihre Eigenverbrauchsquote und machen Sie sich unabhängiger vom Netz. Watt Control – Ihr digitaler Partner für ein intelligentes, nachhaltiges und effizientes Energiemanagement. Erleben Sie, wie einfach Energiekontrolle heute sein kann.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WattControl at every 3 weeks 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.
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.
LYNK Pro ships an update every 3 months, WattControl every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LYNK Pro | WattControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Giesemann Lichttechnik und Aquaristik GmbH | Watt Analytics GmbH |
In-app purchases
LYNK Pro
No in-app purchases
WattControl
No in-app purchases
