Solar regulator vs Links2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Solar regulator
This utility app connects to compatible solar controllers via Bluetooth to display real-time operational parameters and fault alerts. It offers automatic connection and one-tap access to solar panel, battery, and load data with a simple interface.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Real-time parameter display
- Fault alerts
- Automatic connection
- Solar panel data
- Battery data
- Load data
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一款深圳市奥林斯科技有限公司开发的手机APP监控软件， 适用本公司开发的具有蓝牙通信功能的太阳能控制器，可以即时显示太阳能控制器各项工作参数和故障预警。具有自动连接，一键查看的功能，可以显示出太阳能板参数，蓄电池参数和负载参数。操作简单，界面简洁。
Links2
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• Install the application, then turn on the device switch. • Open the application and enable Bluetooth. • On the application home page, you can view the operating status and real-time data for utility power, the inverter, MPPT, battery, water tanks, lighting, and various loads. Additionally, you can control the switches for three-way lighting, three-way loads, the water pump, and the inverter. • On the Power page, you can control the inverter’s power switch and configure battery parameters. * At lights page, it can control the power ON and OFF of the lights, adjust the brightness of 4 ways PWM lights, customize the load names, and define the output channels. * At loads page, it can control the power ON and OFF of the lights, customize the load names, and define the output channels. * At Tanks page, it can view the status of water tanks and set the parameter. Note: Do not forget to save the settings that you update.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Solar regulator at 9.0 against Links2's 12.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Solar regulator ships an update monthly, Links2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Solar regulator | Links2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SHENZHEN OLYS COMPANY LIMITED | Linkswell Automotive Inc. |
In-app purchases
Solar regulator
No in-app purchases
Links2
No in-app purchases
