# SMTEN vs SolarGo

The clearest difference is rating: SMTEN at 4.0 against SolarGo's 3.3. SMTEN also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). SolarGo's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

SMTEN holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SolarGo has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of SMTEN's written reviews are positive against 10% of SolarGo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SMTEN ships an update every 5 months, SolarGo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMTEN | SolarGo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smten/id1078137068/reviews)** | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solargo/id1398200252/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **10.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 230 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135731820) | [GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/833350490) |

## What reviewers say

### SMTEN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smten/id1078137068)

Monitor your photovoltaic plant's performance remotely. Access real-time data on energy yield, income, and system status from anywhere. Requires registration with the SMTEN PV Data Center.

**Highlights:** Remote monitoring of photovoltaic plants, Access energy yield data, Track income generation, View system status, Wireless data access, Requires SMTEN PV Data Center registration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SolarGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solargo/id1398200252)

Configure GOODWE inverters, charging piles, and other devices. Connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to adjust device parameters. This tool aids installation personnel in setting up various devices.

**Highlights:** Configure GOODWE inverters, Configure charging piles, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity, Device parameter configuration, Assists installation personnel

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Intuitive interface for installers
- ⚡ Real-time data updates every 1-2 seconds
- 🔧 Straightforward configuration once setup is complete
- 📱 Works via Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity
- 🎯 Displays inverter data clearly when functioning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 📊 Data display shows zeros or incorrect values
- 🔌 Unreliable device discovery and connection
- ⏱️ Slow refresh rates and poor real-time updates
- 🌐 Remote access functionality broken

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup for some users
- Login authentication failures after updates
- Device not found on WiFi network
- Data shows all zeros except battery capacity
- Incorrect energy flow calculations and display

**Requested features**

- LAN connection support via IP address input
- Firmware update capability display and management
- Combined TOU and delayed charging modes
- Charge level limiting in TOU mode
- Push notifications for system failures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMTEN free?

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

### Is SolarGo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMTEN or SolarGo?

SMTEN is rated higher. SMTEN averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SolarGo averages 3.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do SMTEN or SolarGo have ads?

Neither SMTEN nor SolarGo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMTEN or SolarGo?

SMTEN ships an update every 5 months, and SolarGo fortnightly. Most recently, SMTEN was updated on September 7, 2026 and SolarGo on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*