SolarGo vs xDTU Connect
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.
xDTU Connect
Monitor your ESP32 hardware with OpenDTU firmware. View telemetry data directly on your device or through widgets. Ensure read-only web access is configured for optimal performance.
- ESP32 hardware monitoring
- OpenDTU firmware integration
- Telemetry data display
- Widget support
- Feedback and suggestions section
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This app is an iOS client for your ESP32 hardware with OpenDTU firmware on board. The app allows you to receive telemetry data from the OpenDTU device and display it on the app screen or in a widget. IMPORTANT: make sure that you have read-only access to web interface without password (OpenDTU Settings > Security Settings > Permissions) Check out the information section if you have any questions, want to leave feedback or have any suggestions for the development of the application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: xDTU Connect at 20% against SolarGo's 10%. SolarGo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). 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, xDTU Connect weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SolarGo | xDTU Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd. | Aliaksandr Strakovich |
Customer experience
SolarGo
xDTU Connect
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
xDTU Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SolarGo
No in-app purchases
xDTU Connect
No in-app purchases
