LuxCloud vs Shiner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LuxCloud
Monitor the status, performance, and events of your solar and energy storage systems remotely. This application allows you to access plant information anytime, anywhere, and configure various functions based on your needs and local regulations.
- Monitor system status
- View running data
- Track events
- Remote configuration
- Access plant information anytime
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The APP is used to monitor solar and energy storage system status, running data and events. Make customer can get information of their plant anytime anywhere. Lots of functions can also be set by the APP accroding to customers requirments and local law.
Shiner
This monitoring application simplifies inverter setup and configuration for installers. End customers can easily track device performance and operational status in real-time through a user-friendly interface. It offers a comprehensive solution for managing energy systems.
- Quick inverter setup
- Easy activation and debugging
- Efficient configuration
- Real-time device monitoring
- Operational status updates
- User-friendly interface
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Shiner APP - One-Stop Monitoring Solution Shiner APP is the latest monitoring application developed by Growatt, currently supporting the North American MIN-XH-US series models and available in a trial phase. Whether you are an installer or an end customer, Shiner APP offers a convenient user experience. For Installers: · Quick Setup: Simplifies the installation and configuration process of inverters. · Easy Activation: Activate, upgrade, and debug inverters effortlessly through the app. · Efficient Configuration: Intuitive configuration process enhances installation efficiency. For End Customers: · Real-Time Monitoring: Directly monitor the operational status of your devices through the app. · Status Updates: Always stay updated with the latest operational information of your devices to ensure system stability. · User-Friendly Interface: Easily understand and manage the performance of your devices with an intuitive interface. Shiner APP provides a one-stop solution for installers and end customers, ensuring a seamless experience from installation to daily monitoring.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LuxCloud at 3.3 against Shiner's 1.7. LuxCloud also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.
LuxCloud holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 20 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 18% and 18% positive.
LuxCloud ships an update every 2 weeks, Shiner every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LuxCloud | Shiner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (30 ratings) — better | 1.7 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 17.8% of reviews | 18.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 进 王 | Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
LuxCloud
Shiner
In-app purchases
LuxCloud
No in-app purchases
Shiner
No in-app purchases
