SolarGo vs SOFAR Energy
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.
SOFAR Energy
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SOFAR Energy is an intelligent management app specifically designed for the industrial and commercial photovoltaic and energy storage sector. It boasts real-time data collection and visualization capabilities, enabling users to stay informed about the power station's operational status at all times and receive timely fault alarms. The app supports remote control, allowing users to adjust equipment parameters and execute emergency operations from anywhere, significantly reducing on-site maintenance costs. Equipped with a maintenance work order system, it streamlines the automated generation, tracking, and processing of faults and maintenance work orders. Additionally, it offers energy usage analysis to help users lower operating costs, enhance equipment reliability, and improve energy management efficiency. The product's sleek and user-friendly interface design provides an efficient and convenient mobile maintenance experience for users.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SolarGo at fortnightly against SOFAR Energy's every 4 months. SOFAR Energy's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SolarGo ships an update fortnightly, SOFAR Energy every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SolarGo | SOFAR Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd. | Shenzhen Sofarsolar Company Limited |
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
SOFAR Energy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SolarGo
No in-app purchases
SOFAR Energy
No in-app purchases
