Shine Energy vs Locinox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shine Energy
Monitor your home's solar energy production, export, and electricity consumption with a compatible device. This utility app requires specific hardware to function.
- Monitor solar energy production
- Track energy export/import
- View electricity consumption
- Requires compatible Glow hardware
- Data visualization
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Use a Glow compatible device to monitor energy produced from solar panels, export/import and electricity consumption. Requires a Glow Hub or a Glow Stick and solar clamp and transmitter kit.
Locinox
This utility app simplifies the installation and configuration of gate motors. It connects directly to the motor via Wi-Fi, offering guided, step-by-step instructions for setup, firmware updates, and calibration. The app streamlines complex processes, saving installers time and improving efficiency.
- Wi-Fi connectivity to motor
- Guided step-by-step installation
- Firmware updates
- Operational mode selection
- Peripheral device connection
- Gate specification entry
- Motor calibration
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This app is designed as an indispensable tool for installers of Locinox products, with a specific focus on gate motorization. The app offers an intuitive interface to facilitate installation and configuration. Functionalities Wi-Fi Connectivity: The app connects directly to the motor via Wi-Fi, so there is no need for an internet connection. This ensures streamlined communication between your device and the gate motor. Guided Installation: A step-by-step guide takes installers through the entire process, from the initial setup to fine-tuning the motor operation. The app includes: • Performing firmware updates to always use the latest features and improvements • Selecting the operational mode for the motor • Connecting peripheral devices with clear instructions • Entering gate specifications such as dimensions and the desired opening angle • Setting opening speed and maximum motor force • Calibrating motor movement The app is designed to simplify complex installation processes, saving installers time and allowing them to work more efficiently.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shine Energy at every 2 months against Locinox's every 4 months. Shine Energy also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Shine Energy ships an update every 2 months, Locinox every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shine Energy | Locinox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HILDEBRAND TECHNOLOGY LTD | Locinox |
Customer experience
Shine Energy
Locinox
In-app purchases
Shine Energy
No in-app purchases
Locinox
No in-app purchases









