Comparison

SolarGo vs PHB EVC

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

Head to head

SolarGo

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 3.37 ratingsView app →

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

PHB EVC

Features

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Welcome to the PHB EVC charging app. With PHB EVC you will be able to check and control the charging status, making EV charging operation easier and smarter. Features： -Connected with the EV charger via Bluetooth or WiFi. -Remote control and management of EV charger even in your absence. -Real-time monitoring of EV charger to ensure safe charging. -Start/Stop charging via RFID card or APP. -Multiple EV charger can be added and managed at the same time.

Screenshots

SolarGo3 screens

PHB EVC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SolarGo at fortnightly against PHB EVC's every 6 weeks. PHB EVC's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 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, PHB EVC every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

SolarGo versus PHB EVC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SolarGo	PHB EVC
Price	Free	Free
Rating	3.3 (7 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	10.0% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	7 — better	—
Update frequency	Fortnightly — better	Every 6 weeks
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	10.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	131 MB	32 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd.	zhejiang benyi new energy technology 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

PHB EVC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SolarGo

No in-app purchases

None

PHB EVC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SolarGo free?

SolarGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is PHB EVC free?

PHB EVC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do SolarGo or PHB EVC have ads?

Neither SolarGo nor PHB EVC shows ads.

Which is updated more often, SolarGo or PHB EVC?

SolarGo ships an update fortnightly, and PHB EVC every 6 weeks. Most recently, SolarGo was updated on September 29, 2026 and PHB EVC on September 8, 2026.