# ECO Solar > Solar charger monitoring app with local and cloud access. (iPhone/iPad app by 沧毅 陈.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eco-solar/id1435579449 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [沧毅 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1366185264) - Category: Utilities - Price: Free - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 5 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-09-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-01 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eco-solar/id1435579449/reviews.md ## What is ECO Solar? ECO Solar APP can monitor your solar charger, which show PV/Battery/Load status. There are two modes for communication, Local & Cloud. Cloud mode can help you access device anytime & anywhere. Historical graph also can be seen from APP. ## Key features - PV/Battery/Load status monitoring - Local communication mode - Cloud communication mode - Remote device access - Historical graph viewing ## Recent user reviews (10 of 13) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eco-solar/id1435579449/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Powertech 50amp controller 520w 120v PV *2023-06-21, version 1.2.7* Working very well and I can monitor states from cloud logins 😊 ### 1/5 — Not happy *2022-10-23, version 1.2.5* No support. Finally got this app to work. Connected it via wifi. It won’t work without internet. Worked fine for 2 weeks. Now it has disconnected & will NOT reconnect. Jaycar should not be recommending this product ### 1/5 — Eco solar *2022-10-03, version 1.2.5* Pity you have to leave at least one star to leave a review. My rating is ZERO! What a piece of rubbish- do not waste your time. ### 3/5 — I got ECO Solar to work on my iPhone X *2022-08-01, version 1.2.5* First install ECO Solar from the App Store on your mobile but do not open it just yet! Then go to your iPhone Settings WiFi Network and look for ProvistaSolar_XXXXXX and select it to join it on your mobile. If you can not find Provista go to your Solar Controller’s (VOLTECH SCP030 in my case) WiFi settings and turn it off and then turn back on (or restart the device). Now open ECO Solar app and you should be able to join the Provista WiFi. Then you should be Online in the ECO Solar app and see the PV Battery and Load voltages etc. The instruction manual which come with ECO Solar was not very helpful and needs to re-written so it can be understood! ### 1/5 — Simon *2022-07-31, version 1.2.5* Seems nothing has changed with this app in 12 months. I got it connected via iCloud but it soon disconnected and haven’t been able to reconnect charge controller again since. It’s a shame because it would be great thing to see if it worked, but it’s just like many things now I guess “ looks good when you buy but absolutely no help can be found when it doesn’t work”. ### 1/5 — Help *2022-01-31, version 1.2.5* Instructions that came with my device, to set up device to cloud is so vague I can’t understand it or get it to connect. Is the corresponding device my home wifi or the phone. How do I set this up….. ### 1/5 — Worst App ever and no phone support *2021-02-19, version 1.2.3* Cloud server appears to be down , can’t login can’t even sign up, can’t download firmware update and can’t connect to Solar controller locally, also if you purchased the 20A Powertech controller it says on the packaging that it has integrated wifi but this is NOT TRUE, you will not be able to connect, sorry if you just purchased the 30A or 50A controller, you just wasted your money 👎🏻 0 stars ### 3/5 — Works, but a poor app. *2021-01-21, version 1.2.3* With my iOS (unless it’s been fixed) it asked for microphone permission, but actually means Location. I tried the Firmware Update, & it Bricked the Controller. Got a replacement- Same thing happened. Had to get the shop to update it. Once up & running, it has reasonable functionality (Cloud based). When WiFi Settings are entered, Local becomes unavailable. Also, it strangely requires Bluetooth to be on, to (in Local), to set many things. I found that afterwards (then trying to get Cloud), it was unavailable till Bluetooth was off. so as said... poorly written software. ### 4/5 — Nice but.. *2020-11-27, version 1.2.3* Nice app that works and does its job. Some features like export of data or scaling of graph would be a big plus. Maybe next version? ### 1/5 — Jaycar Powertech MP3745 *2020-08-31, version 1.1.9* I’ve got mine to work. There are a couple of bugs. In System Settings, it says the controller is set for Lithium when I actually have Standard physically set at the controller. Who do you believe? I’ve had to take a chance that the controller is right and the app is wrong. Apart from that, once you sit down and set things up, then jump in and out of the settings and re-launch the app a few times, eventually the Cloud interface starts working. Only thing is that the WiFi on the controller goes up and down and then is down forever after 24 hours. Bluetooth doesn’t seem to be installed in the MP3745 which is probably why Local doesn’t work except for the very first time when the controller is in Access Point mode, so you can find the controller through the app to set up access to your router. (username and password etc.) After this is done, it eventually starts syncing and the app is then launched in Cloud mode from then on. The problem then is getting the controller to actually stay online, evidenced by the flashing wifi icon on the controller screen. Mine completely died within 24 hours. ## Frequently asked questions about ECO Solar ### What information does ECO Solar provide? ECO Solar displays real-time PV (photovoltaic), battery, and load status for your solar charger. It also allows you to view historical performance graphs. ### How can I access my solar charger data with ECO Solar? ECO Solar offers two communication modes: Local, for direct connection, and Cloud, which enables you to access your device data anytime and anywhere remotely. ### Is ECO Solar free to use? Yes, ECO Solar is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees required to use its monitoring features. ### What devices is ECO Solar compatible with? ECO Solar is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for users who need to monitor their solar charging systems. ### How often is ECO Solar updated? The latest version of ECO Solar is 1.2.8, which was last updated on July 17, 2023. This indicates regular maintenance and potential feature additions. ### Does ECO Solar have ads? No, ECO Solar does not contain advertisements. Users can monitor their solar chargers without any ad interruptions. ### What is the age rating for ECO Solar? ECO Solar has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in monitoring their solar energy systems. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2.8 — 2023-07-17 Bug fixes and performance inprovement ### 1.2.7 — 2023-06-20 Bug fixes and performance inprovement ### 1.2.6 — 2023-06-19 Bug fixes and performance inprovement ### 1.2.5 — 2021-12-13 Bug fixes and performance inprovement ### 1.2.4 — 2021-04-01 Bug fixes and performance inprovement ## Apps similar to ECO Solar | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Solar Controller](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-controller/id1665008052) | — | Free | Utilities | | [INVICTA BLACK](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invicta-black/id6743823685) | — | Free | Utilities | | [AMPS Battery Monitor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amps-battery-monitor/id6446757226) | — | Free | Utilities | | [AMPS BMS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amps-bms/id6566184145) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Pro-User](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-user/id6504571751) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Fusion Battery](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fusion-battery/id6451328115) | — | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by 沧毅 陈 - [WiBUC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wibuc/id1366185265) - [SmartTTS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarttts/id1380033842) - [ProVista Care](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provista-care/id1433570950) - [ProUser Espresso](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prouser-espresso/id1545554441) - [ECO Solar OTA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eco-solar-ota/id1575699481) All apps by 沧毅 陈: https://appshunter.io/developer/1366185264 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-01.*