Comparison

FM vs uControl 2016

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

Head to head
About

FM

Control your garden's lighting, pumps, and other appliances remotely. This app allows you to manage multiple devices, set schedules, and monitor their status from anywhere in the world. Requires specific hardware to function.

Highlights
  • Control 3 switchable and 1 dimmable power outlet
  • Integrate up to 10 additional remote-controlled devices
  • Individually adjustable timer function for each outlet
  • Remote monitoring via OASE Cloud
  • Receive status reports via email
Features
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Control the OASE InScenio FM Master WLAN, the heart of the OASE Easy Garden Control system (EGC), via the OASE Easy Control app. With EGC – the smart revolution, you can control all key functions in your pond and garden from within your home network. Using your connected mobile devices this system allows quick, easy, and comfortable control and regulation of your garden appliances. OASE Easy Control features: > 3 switchable and 1 dimmable power outlet for individual configurations > EGC connector to connect and control EGC-capable OASE terminal devices > Up to 10 additional remote-controlled OASE devices can be integrated and controlled via the app. This is possible with the InScenio FM-Master WLAN, which sends out a 433 MHz radio signal. > Individually adjustable timer function for each of the 4 outlets. Within a 24-hour cycle the timer can be programmed using a simple and intuitive graphical surface. Control following devices via OASE Easy Control: - AquaMax Eco Titanium 30.000 und 50.000 (EGC) - AquaMax Eco Expert 21.000/26.000/36.000/44.000 (EGC) - AquaMax Eco Expert 20000 12V EGC - Aquarius Eco Expert 22.000/28.000/36.000/44.000 EGC - ProfiLux Garden LED RGB (EGC) - ProfiClear Premium L EGC (Pumped / Gravity) - ProfiClear Premium Compact-M EGC (Pumped / Gravity) - ProfiClear Premium Compact-L EGC (Pumped / Gravity) - BioTec Premium 80.000 EGC Connect your InScenio FM-Master WLAN EGC with the OASE Cloud: From Cologne to Cape Town – go to work and on holiday with an easy mind. The OASE Cloud allows you to monitor your EGC-devices at anytime and from all over the world. E-mails with reports will inform you of the current status of your EGC garden technology. Note! The InScenio FM-Master WLAN by OASE is necessary to use the app. More information here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfTbGrVv_vU

About

uControl 2016

Control your home entertainment system with a single mobile device. This app acts as a universal remote for centralized AV multiroom systems, allowing you to manage sources and TVs over WiFi. Enjoy intuitive operation, personalized themes, and gesture control for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Universal IR remote control
  • Control AV multiroom systems
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Intuitive setup and operation
  • Personalized themes and backgrounds
  • Gesture control
Features
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uControl is HDANYWHERE’s universal IR remote companion app for controlling MHUB centralised AV multiroom systems and all the connected sources and TVs, over WiFi with a single mobile device instead of multiple remotes. It is programming-free and super simple to setup. It offers all the controllability required for operating your home entertainment system in the majority of AV scenarios. Use your phone or tablet as a universal remote, allowing you to choose which source you want to watch and where, with all the various functions for each device shown on screen, with familiar button layouts and gesture control. uControl can be personalised with by setting background images for each zone/room (such as a photo of your living room) and you can choose a light or dark theme to your preference. The β€˜U’ in uControl stands for a lot of things; β€˜Unintimidating’ in that it’s easy to set up and simply intuitive to operate for the end-user. β€˜Universal’ in that it works with any IR device and β€˜U’ as in its designed and bespoke for each MHUB installation. For more information visit: www.hdanywhere.com/ucontrol-app

Screenshots

FM3 screens
uControl 20164 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: uControl 2016 at every 2 months against FM's every 4 months. FM's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FM ships an update every 4 months, uControl 2016 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
FM versus uControl 2016: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFMuControl 2016
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews46.2% of reviews β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS9.3 β€” better12.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size62 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOASE GmbHHDConnectivity

Customer experience

FM

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative50.0%

uControl 2016

Written reviews26 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

FM

No in-app purchases

None

uControl 2016

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FM free?
FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is uControl 2016 free?
uControl 2016 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FM or uControl 2016 have ads?
Neither FM nor uControl 2016 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FM or uControl 2016?
FM ships an update every 4 months, and uControl 2016 every 2 months. Most recently, FM was updated on October 6, 2026 and uControl 2016 on October 24, 2026.

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