Comparison

RI RC vs PV

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

Head to head
About

RI RC

This utility tool verifies and reports the installation of specific connected devices. It automatically checks communication status and generates an installation report for easy submission. Requires a dedicated account with fitter privileges.

Highlights
  • Verify device installation
  • Report installation status
  • Check gateway communication
  • Check meter communication
  • Generate installation reports
Features
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Tool for verifying and reporting installation of Rayleigh Connect devices. Requires Rayleigh Connect account with fitter privileges. Automatically checks communication status of gateway and meters. Generates installation report which can be easily submitted.

About

PV

Features
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Introducing PV:Sync Mobile – The Smarter Way to Manage Your Solar Test Data PV:Sync Mobile is the dedicated companion app for the PV:1525, designed to simplify and enhance your solar testing process from start to finish. With wireless firmware updates, you can keep your PV:1525 fully up to date without needing to return it to the manufacturer, meaning no downtime or disruption to your work. The app makes it easy to sync and transfer test data directly from your PV:1525 to your device, ensuring fast, accurate record-keeping on the go. You can also compare results against a built-in database of solar modules, allowing you to confirm performance and quickly identify any anomalies in the system. PV:Sync Mobile supports efficient, on-site reporting by generating clear, simple test summaries that can be exported in a format compatible with Seaward’s SolarCert software. This helps streamline your workflow and reduce time spent on paperwork. Whether you're commissioning, inspecting or maintaining solar PV systems, PV:Sync Mobile gives you greater speed, control and confidence in the field.

Screenshots

RI RC4 screens
PV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RI RC at every 4 weeks against PV's every 6 months. RI RC also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RI RC ships an update every 4 weeks, PV every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
RI RC versus PV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRI RCPV
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks β€” betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUXEONSeaward Electronics Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

RI RC

No in-app purchases

None

PV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RI RC free?
RI RC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PV free?
PV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RI RC or PV have ads?
Neither RI RC nor PV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RI RC or PV?
RI RC ships an update every 4 weeks, and PV every 6 months. Most recently, RI RC was updated on September 24, 2026 and PV on October 1, 2026.

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