MyPi. vs Solarcu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyPi.
Control your Raspberry Pi's GPIO pins remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Manage 8 output pins via the app or physical switches, perfect for home automation. Connect to multiple Raspberry Pis easily without needing IP addresses.
- Control 8 output pins
- Input pin control via switches
- Setup up to 4 Raspberry Pis
- Email-based Pi connection
- Home automation projects
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Control your Raspberry Pi GPIO with any iPhone or iPad: Control 8 output pins via App or via 8 switches connected to the input pins. Ideal for small home automation projects. Setup up to 4 different Pis. Connect you Pi using your email instead IP Address. * Check the help page for instructions. Download MyPi TCP server script from : http://www.ioslinks.com/mypi/server.zip Installation & usage guide: http://www.ioslinks.com/mypi/en/
Solarcu
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Solarcu — Solar Calculator for Homes & Offices Solarcu is an intelligent solar power calculator designed to help users estimate the right solar setup for their homes, offices, and businesses. Quickly calculate: Solar panel requirements Inverter capacity Battery backup size Total energy usage Whether you're planning an off-grid system, backup power solution, or simply exploring solar energy options, Solarcu makes solar planning simple and accurate. Key Features Home & Office modes * Appliance-based energy calculator * 24-hour backup estimation * Battery sizing recommendations * Solar panel quantity calculator * Inverter sizing system * Modern Liquid Glass UI * Dark mode support * Fast and easy calculations How It Works Select your appliances Add quantities with simple controls Calculate your total load instantly Receive recommended solar setup estimates Solarcu is built for homeowners, office managers, solar enthusiasts, and anyone looking to understand their energy needs before investing in solar power. Plan your solar system with confidence using Solarcu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Solarcu at none against MyPi.'s shown. MyPi.'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. MyPi. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solarcu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyPi. | Solarcu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (37 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kobi Snir | Oreoluwa Agunbiade |
In-app purchases
MyPi.
- Remove Ads$19.99
Solarcu
- Premium 1 Month$5.991 Month
- 3 Months Premium$8.993 Months
- 6 Month Premium Subscriptions$12.996 Months
