SolarGo vs AVIII
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.
AVIII
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AVIII (pronounced "Anticip-8") — because the wait is beautiful. A minimal, distraction-free countdown app for the moments that matter. Track birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, and life milestones with elegant simplicity. No clutter. No ads. No subscriptions. Just your moments, beautifully counted. WHAT MAKES AVIII DIFFERENT Every countdown gets its own unique color. Recurring events like birthdays automatically count forward to the next occurrence. Past events show lifetime stats — see exactly how many days, weeks, and years since your wedding day or a child's birth. FEATURES · Create beautiful countdowns with unique accent colors and emoji icons · Recurring events for birthdays and anniversaries — always counting forward · Smart sorting — what's coming next is always on top · TODAY section highlights events happening right now · Detail view with time breakdowns and lifetime statistics · Share countdowns with friends and family · Local notifications: day of, day before, week before, month before · Pure black dark design — gorgeous on OLED screens · All data stored locally on your device — 100% private · No account needed. No internet required. PRO UPGRADE ($2.99 ONE-TIME) · Unlimited countdowns (free: up to 3) · Timeline view — your life mapped in time with world events for context · Pay once, own it forever. No subscription. Built with intention by @SaasSnail.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SolarGo at none against AVIII's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AVIII sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SolarGo asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SolarGo | AVIII |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd. | Mariam Shakir |
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
AVIII
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SolarGo
No in-app purchases
AVIII
- AVIII Pro$2.99









