Comparison

FM vs Hager flow

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

Hager flow

This app intelligently manages your home's energy by balancing generation and consumption. It optimizes storage and charging of self-generated energy, offering features like Boost mode for electric vehicles and customizable charging settings.

Highlights
  • Intelligent energy management
  • PV power balancing
  • Energy storage optimization
  • EV charging control
  • Visualization of power data
  • Customizable charging modes
Features
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Your Energy Management – with flow by Hager Store, manage, charge: flow by Hager stands for intelligent energy management. The system helps balance generation and consumption amid fluctuating PV power production by proactively storing energy and making it available to various consumers as neededβ€”for example, at night when the system isn’t generating power. Generation, consumption, storage, and grid feed-in are managed economically according to the priorities of self-consumption, storage, and grid feed-in. - Management of all energy flows in the home - Visualization of all relevant power and consumption data - Want to quickly charge your electric vehicle to full capacity? Activate Boost mode directly via the flow app. Depending on availability, the EV will then be charged with PV power or grid power. - Set the various charging modes for your witty Wallbox directly via the app Smart and simple. No stress. Just flow. Optimizes the storage, management, and charging of self-generated energy for private households.

Screenshots

FM3 screens
Hager flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FM at 43% against Hager flow's 0%. FM also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
FM versus Hager flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFMHager flow
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews β€” better0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree β€” betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size62 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOASE GmbHHagerEnergy GmbH

Customer experience

FM

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

Hager flow

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

FM

No in-app purchases

None

Hager flow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FM free?
FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hager flow free?
Hager flow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FM or Hager flow have ads?
Hager flow shows ads; FM does not.
Which is updated more often, FM or Hager flow?
FM ships an update every 4 months, and Hager flow every 4 months. Most recently, FM was updated on October 6, 2026 and Hager flow on October 21, 2026.

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