Comparison

ArcScorer vs Simple Solar

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

Head to head
About

ArcScorer

This companion app extends the functionality of the desktop ArcScorer software to iOS devices. It enables seamless integration of iPhones and iPads into your scoring network, allowing for flexible device mixing. Ideal for both home users and club environments, it empowers directors and scorers to manage scoring directly from their mobile devices.

Highlights
  • iOS device integration
  • Mix and match network devices
  • Use with Home edition
  • Club environment support
  • Director/scorer mobile use
Features
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The iOS ArcScorer app for use with ArcScorer on your scoring computer. This allows you mix and match the devices on your network. If you are running the Home edition, you can now use your iOS devices. Running in a club environment, having this iOS option allows the director or scorer to run it on their own iPhone or iPad. Please note: This is a companion app that requires ArcScorer running on your scoring computer and a current active licence.

About

Simple Solar

Features
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Simple Solar is the fastest, simplest way to control your SunSynk inverter. Make changes in seconds, not minutes β€” no clutter, no confusing menus, just clear control. Edit battery schedules instantly with a powerful visual editor, or use quick toggles to override charging, discharging, and grid export on the fly. Monitor your solar generation, battery status, and home energy consumption in real time from one clean, reliable dashboard. Core Features: β€’ Edit battery schedules in seconds with an intuitive visual editor β€’ Instant on/off toggles for battery charge, discharge, and export β€’ Real-time energy flow visualisation β€’ Daily, weekly, and monthly energy statistics β€’ Support for multiple plants and parallel inverters Simple Solar Pro unlocks advanced automation: β€’ Smart Tariff Integration – Automatically charge during cheap Octopus Intelligent Go slots β€’ Custom Schedules – Fine-grained time-based rules for grid and battery control β€’ Push Notifications – Alerts for low battery, high load, and system events β€’ Monthly Reports – Detailed energy summaries exportable as PDF β€’ Ad-free experience β€’ Smart Tariff Automation – Supports Octopus Intelligent Go, Cosy, Flux and Go, plus E.ON Next, EDF GoElectric, British Gas, ScottishPower, Good Energy and fully custom tariffs. Automatically charge your battery during the cheapest slots, including extra cheap β€œbump” slots your provider signals through the day, and sell stored energy back during peak export periods or before your guaranteed cheap period starts. β€’ Solar-Aware Charging – Only tops up from the grid by as much as your predicted solar won’t cover, helping you avoid over-buying energy. β€’ Custom Schedules – Fine-grained time-of-use rules for grid and battery control. β€’ Push Notifications – Alerts for low battery, high load and system events. β€’ Monthly Reports – Detailed energy summaries exportable as PDF. β€’ Ad-free experience. Terms of Use: https://minutiamobile.com/marketing/simpleSolar/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://minutiamobile.com/marketing/simpleSolar/privacy.html

Screenshots

ArcScorer4 screens
Simple Solar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArcScorer at none against Simple Solar's 4. Simple Solar's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Simple Solar sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. ArcScorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArcScorer ships an update every 10 months, Simple Solar every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
ArcScorer versus Simple Solar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcScorerSimple Solar
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArcScorer LimitedMinutia Mobile

In-app purchases

None

ArcScorer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Simple Solar

Subscriptions2
  • Automation7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$59.001 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Remove Ad's$2.99

Questions

Is ArcScorer free?
ArcScorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Solar free?
Simple Solar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ArcScorer or Simple Solar have ads?
Neither ArcScorer nor Simple Solar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArcScorer or Simple Solar?
ArcScorer ships an update every 10 months, and Simple Solar every 4 weeks. Most recently, ArcScorer was updated on October 3, 2026 and Simple Solar on October 3, 2026.

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