Comparison

FlashMyPin vs PVstats Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FlashMyPin

This app simplifies entering PINs for smart power meters. Instead of manually blinking a flashlight, you type your PIN, and the app flashes your phone's camera in the correct Morse code pattern. It's a fast, simple, and efficient way to input meter codes.

Highlights
  • Enter PINs via phone camera flash
  • Morse code blinking signals
  • Saves time and reduces errors
  • Intuitive user interface
  • No ads or registration required
Features
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Modern power meters require the entry of a PIN using a flashlight. To input the different digits in the form of blinking signals, one must enter them in a kind of Morse code. One blink corresponds to one, two blinks to two, and so on. This can be very tedious and time-consuming, and mistakes can easily happen due to the need for precise timing. FlashMyPin is the solution: Instead of manually inputting individual blinking signals using a flashlight, you only need to type in your PIN and the flash on your phone’s camera blinks in the correct pattern. You simply need to hold your phone in front of the light sensor of your smart meter, and your PIN will be entered in no time. FAST No ads. No registration. FlashMyPin is ready to use right away. SIMPLE With its intuitive interface, FlashMyPin is easy to use. EFFICIENT Instead of laboriously entering individual commands through blinking lights with a flashlight, FlashMyPin saves you a lot of time! CONVENIENT The most common commands are already stored in the app, so you can get started right away.

About

PVstats Pro

Monitor your photovoltaic system's performance directly from your device. View real-time PV power, consumption, battery status, and grid feed-in/draw. Supports Siri voice commands and home screen widgets.

Highlights
  • Real-time PV performance monitoring
  • Battery storage status
  • Grid feed-in and draw tracking
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Siri voice control
  • MQTT and Fronius Gen24 API support
Features
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Alle wichtigen Werte der Photovoltaik-Anlage via MQTT oder mit Fronius Gen24 Wechselrichter jederzeit direkt einsehbar – auch als Widget im Home- oder Lockscreen. Angezeigt werden aktuelle PV-Leistung, Verbrauch, Status Batteriespeicher sowie Netzeinspeisung und -bezug. NEU: Siri-Sprachsteuerung – einfach β€žHey Siri, PVstats Status" fragen. Auch als Shortcut-Automation nutzbar! Die App ruft die Daten via Fronius Gen24 Solar API oder MQTT ab. Andere Schnittstellen bzw. GerΓ€te werden aktuell nicht unterstΓΌtzt. Die MQTT-Pfade kΓΆnnen individuell in den Einstellungen konfiguriert werden. FΓΌr den Zugriff aus dem Internet wird ein VPN empfohlen - oder via MyFritz!/DynDNS. Bei Fragen oder Problemen bitte direkt an mich wenden – einfach kurze Mail oder BlueSky. Bitte NICHT Fronius kontaktieren.

Screenshots

FlashMyPin4 screens
PVstats Pro1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PVstats Pro at 100% against FlashMyPin's 0%. PVstats Pro also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 22 months). FlashMyPin's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

PVstats Pro is free to download; FlashMyPin costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashMyPin ships an update every 22 months, PVstats Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 3 level
FlashMyPin versus PVstats Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashMyPinPVstats Pro
Price$2.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size20 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlchemist79 UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)Tobias Stoger

Customer experience

FlashMyPin

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PVstats Pro

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FlashMyPin

No in-app purchases

None

PVstats Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlashMyPin free?
FlashMyPin costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PVstats Pro free?
PVstats Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlashMyPin or PVstats Pro have ads?
Neither FlashMyPin nor PVstats Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlashMyPin or PVstats Pro?
FlashMyPin ships an update every 22 months, and PVstats Pro every 2 months. Most recently, FlashMyPin was updated on October 16, 2026 and PVstats Pro on October 16, 2026.

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