Comparison

SolarGo vs Sunways Setup

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

Head to head
About

SolarGo

Configure GOODWE inverters, charging piles, and other devices. Connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to adjust device parameters. This tool aids installation personnel in setting up various devices.

Highlights
  • Configure GOODWE inverters
  • Configure charging piles
  • Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity
  • Device parameter configuration
  • Assists installation personnel
Features
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SolarGo APP is a configuration tool for GOODWE inverters, charging piles, and other devices. The SolarGo APP can connect to devices via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, allowing the configuration of device parameters. It assists installation personnel in completing the installation of inverters, charging piles, and other devices when necessary.

About

Sunways Setup

Features
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Effortlessly manage your Sunways hardware with the Sunways Setup APP. Using high-speed Bluetooth connectivity, this independently developed tool turns your mobile device into a powerful maintenance hub. Monitor real-time performance and configure essential parameters in just a few taps. Reliable, intuitive, and built for convenience—local maintenance has never been easier.

Screenshots

SolarGo3 screens
Sunways Setup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SolarGo at fortnightly against Sunways Setup's every 6 weeks. Sunways Setup's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SolarGo ships an update fortnightly, Sunways Setup every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SolarGo versus Sunways Setup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolarGoSunways Setup
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd.Ningbo Sunways Technologies Co.,Ltd.

Bugs and requests

SolarGo

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes on startup for some users
  • Login authentication failures after updates
  • Device not found on WiFi network
  • Data shows all zeros except battery capacity
  • Incorrect energy flow calculations and display
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  • Battery temperature data missing from display
  • Home consumption readings showing zero
  • Solar generation values frozen or incorrect
  • App freezes when selecting safety codes
  • Incompatibility with iOS 18 and newer iPhones
  • ECO mode profiles disappearing after updates
  • Unable to connect via home WiFi (local AP only)
  • Energy flow diagram not displaying
  • Values rounding to whole numbers instead of decimals
  • Poor network error messages despite good connectivity
  • App not recognizing solar WiFi network
  • Slow performance on newer iOS versions
  • Data not syncing between app and inverter settings

Requested features

14 requests
  • LAN connection support via IP address input
  • Firmware update capability display and management
  • Combined TOU and delayed charging modes
  • Charge level limiting in TOU mode
  • Push notifications for system failures
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  • Monthly and historical data analytics
  • Automatic data refresh without logout/login
  • Pull-to-refresh functionality
  • Remote monitoring with real-time updates
  • Excess solar charging (PV surplus) functionality
  • Dark mode option
  • Better German translation and localization
  • Temperature display on main power management screen
  • Device memory/reconnection to last used inverter

Sunways Setup

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SolarGo

No in-app purchases

None

Sunways Setup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SolarGo free?
SolarGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sunways Setup free?
Sunways Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SolarGo or Sunways Setup have ads?
Neither SolarGo nor Sunways Setup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SolarGo or Sunways Setup?
SolarGo ships an update fortnightly, and Sunways Setup every 6 weeks. Most recently, SolarGo was updated on September 20, 2026 and Sunways Setup on September 10, 2026.

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