SolarGo vs S
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Configure GOODWE inverters
- Configure charging piles
- Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity
- Device parameter configuration
- Assists installation personnel
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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.
S
Monitor and manage your home energy system with real-time data on energy production, consumption, and battery status. Connect and control your Hoymiles devices remotely to optimize your energy plan and gain insights into your energy usage.
- Connect and control Hoymiles devices
- Real-time energy monitoring
- Home energy system setup
- Historical data analysis
- Monitor energy flow
- Customize energy plans
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S-Miles Home supports Hoymiles plug-in solar and storage devices such as HiBattery, HiFlow. With the S-Miles home APP, you can connect, view, manage and update your Hoymiles DIY products for a wealthier, smarter experience. - Connect and control devices Connect your Hoymiles devices via Bluetooth and WiFi to monitor your devices in real time, anytime, anywhere. - Establish your home energy system. Create your home energy system, so that you can monitor home energy flow and customize a better energy plan. - Historical data analysis S-Miles home provides a wealth of historical data covering photovoltaics, batteries, home consumption and the grid. Your energy world, is in the palm of your hand. Open energy for all is Hoymiles vision, so start your journey with Hoymiles now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: S at 89% against SolarGo's 10%. 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.
SolarGo ships an update fortnightly, S monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SolarGo | S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | 89.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 193 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd. | Hoymiles Power Electronics Inc. |
Customer experience
SolarGo
S
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
S
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SolarGo
No in-app purchases
S
No in-app purchases
