SmartClient for Solar vs SolisCloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartClient for Solar
Monitor photovoltaic power stations remotely in real time. Visualize data with easy-to-understand charts and access historical information from anywhere. Quickly set up new stations and add collectors via QR code scanning.
- Real-time data monitoring
- Historical data display
- Intelligent data visualization
- Quick power station setup
- QR code collector addition
- Low data traffic usage
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SmartClient for Solar is a smart terminal application software for mobile monitoring of photovoltaic power stations, which can make it easier and faster for users to monitor photovoltaic power stations in real time. intelligent Data visualization, simple and easy to understand charts Convenient Display real-time and historical data through the network anytime, anywhere Can quickly create power station and set power station information You can quickly add collectors by scanning the QR code rich Multi-dimensional display of real-time and historical data save The traffic generated by the Internet is small, fast, and will not occupy a large traffic fee
SolisCloud
Monitor and manage your photovoltaic (PV) plant remotely. View real-time and historical data, receive equipment status updates, and get timely alerts for device failures. The app facilitates easy permission management and data updates for installers and dealers.
- Real-time PV plant data viewing
- Equipment condition monitoring
- Total data analytics (daily, monthly, yearly)
- Device failure alerts and troubleshooting
- Permission setting for dealers/installers
- Convenient data updating and maintenance
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SolisCloud App helps you manage PV plant: 1. View real-time data of the PV plant , and get equipment condition is controlled at anytime and anywhere. 2. View the total data of your PV plant (daily, mothly, yearly, total power gengeration,etc.). 3. Device failure can be timely informed and troubleshooting. 4. Using a close-knit dealer / installer organization type：quick and easy setting permissions, data updating and maintaining more convenient.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SolisCloud at 3.7 against SmartClient for Solar's 2.9. SolisCloud also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.
SolisCloud holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of SmartClient for Solar's written reviews are positive against 22% of SolisCloud's.
SmartClient for Solar ships an update monthly, SolisCloud every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartClient for Solar | SolisCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (23 ratings) | 3.7 (60 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | 21.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 60 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 222 MB | 289 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 祥梯 孟 | Ginlong Technologies Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
SmartClient for Solar
SolisCloud
Bugs and requests
SmartClient for Solar
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SolisCloud
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent data across app and inverter
- Incorrect energy consumption/generation calculations
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to connect to Wi-Fi or data logger
Requested features
5 requests- Live data view
- Export data to spreadsheet
- Improved battery charging/discharging controls
- Customizable data views
- Faster data refresh rate
In-app purchases
SmartClient for Solar
No in-app purchases
SolisCloud
No in-app purchases
