# eWeLink vs SOLARMAN Smart

The clearest difference is rating: SOLARMAN Smart at 4.6 against eWeLink's 2.6. SOLARMAN Smart also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 74). eWeLink's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. eWeLink sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SOLARMAN Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

SOLARMAN Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SOLARMAN Smart has 5.8K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of eWeLink's written reviews are positive against 45% of SOLARMAN Smart's.

eWeLink ships an update monthly, SOLARMAN Smart every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eWeLink | SOLARMAN Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewelink/id1035163158/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solarman-smart/id1469487897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 74 | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | **44.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 274 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen CoolKit Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035163157) | [IGEN Tech Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/674556352) |

## What reviewers say

### eWeLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewelink/id1035163158)

Control and manage a wide range of smart home devices from various brands, including lights, locks, and cameras. Automate your home with scheduling, timers, and smart scenes, and integrate with voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Scheduling and timers, Smart scene creation, Voice assistant integration, Device grouping and sharing, LAN mode operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Plan · Subscribe monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| 30-Day History(billed 1 month) | $2.19 | per month |
| 摄像头云服务-月套餐 | $2.19 | per month |
| Prime Plan · Subscribe monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Advanced Plan · Annual subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Prime Plan · Annual subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 30-Day History(billed 1 year) | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick response time
- 💡 Integrates with Alexa and Google Home
- 👍 Reliable performance
- 👍 Flexible scheduling and automation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Pairing problems
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable device control
- 🐛 Buggy firmware updates

**Reported bugs**

- Devices randomly going offline
- Timers and schedules not working as expected
- Inability to select Wi-Fi network during setup
- App login issues and frequent sign-outs
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for more smart home platforms
- Improve device sharing and multi-user functionality
- Provide more advanced automation and scheduling options
- Add an offline mode for local device control
- Improve app UI and UX for better usability


### SOLARMAN Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solarman-smart/id1469487897)

This app provides intelligent energy management for global users with a focus on visual data display and comprehensive monitoring. It allows for quick plant setup, 24-hour remote monitoring of PV power plants, and efficient collaboration with business partners for operations and maintenance.

**Highlights:** Visual energy data display, 24-hour remote monitoring, Quick plant setup, Authorization for collaboration, Real-time and historical data, Energy consumption tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable app
- 💡 Helpful for monitoring solar system
- 🔒 Secure app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate data and metrics
- ⏱️ Slow updates and real-time issues
- 🔌 Lack of integration with smart home devices
- 🤔 Confusing UI and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Registration process issues
- Frequent crashes and login problems
- Inconsistent data display and sync issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to control battery and inverter settings
- Improve historical data and export functionality
- Implement push notifications for grid failures and returns
- Provide more detailed consumption and production data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eWeLink free?

eWeLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SOLARMAN Smart free?

SOLARMAN Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, eWeLink or SOLARMAN Smart?

SOLARMAN Smart is rated higher. eWeLink averages 2.6 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while SOLARMAN Smart averages 4.6 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do eWeLink or SOLARMAN Smart have ads?

Neither eWeLink nor SOLARMAN Smart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eWeLink or SOLARMAN Smart?

eWeLink ships an update monthly, and SOLARMAN Smart every 2 weeks. Most recently, eWeLink was updated on November 11, 2026 and SOLARMAN Smart on November 6, 2026.

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