# SolarGo vs LanSend

The clearest difference is rating: LanSend at 5.0 against SolarGo's 3.5. LanSend also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). SolarGo's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

LanSend holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SolarGo has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SolarGo ships an update fortnightly, LanSend every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SolarGo | LanSend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solargo/id1398200252/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lansend-wifi-file-transfer/id6809459213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 131 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/833350490) | [胜 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792952446) |

## What reviewers say

### SolarGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solargo/id1398200252)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Intuitive interface for installers
- ⚡ Real-time data updates every 1-2 seconds
- 🔧 Straightforward configuration once setup is complete
- 📱 Works via Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity
- 🎯 Displays inverter data clearly when functioning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 📊 Data display shows zeros or incorrect values
- 🔌 Unreliable device discovery and connection
- ⏱️ Slow refresh rates and poor real-time updates
- 🌐 Remote access functionality broken

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### LanSend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lansend-wifi-file-transfer/id6809459213)

Easily transfer photos, videos, documents, and folders between your devices over a local Wi-Fi network. Enjoy direct, encrypted transfers with no cloud storage or account sign-in required. Features include resumeable transfers and clipboard syncing.

**Highlights:** Send files over local Wi-Fi, Receive files into chosen folders, Sync clipboard between computers, Resume interrupted transfers, Verify files with checksum, End-to-end encrypted transfers

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SolarGo free?

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

### Is LanSend free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SolarGo or LanSend?

LanSend is rated higher. SolarGo averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while LanSend averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SolarGo or LanSend have ads?

Neither SolarGo nor LanSend shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SolarGo or LanSend?

SolarGo ships an update fortnightly, and LanSend every 4 days. Most recently, SolarGo was updated on October 23, 2026 and LanSend on October 17, 2026.

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