Comparison

PVbutler vs Hylios

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PVbutler

Monitor your photovoltaic plant's performance remotely. Access energy yield, income, and system status wirelessly. Requires registration with the Sacolar PV Data Center.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring of photovoltaic plants
  • Access energy yield data
  • Track income generation
  • View system status
  • Wireless data access
  • Compatible with Sacolar PV Data Center
Features
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A client software for monitoring the photovoltaic plant; it can collect the plant running info from Sacolar PV Data Center, such as energy yield, income and system status, which can be remotely and wirelessly accessed by the user. At present it supports plant which is registered in Sacolar PV Data Center(server.pvbutler.com)

About

Hylios

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Unleash the potential of your environment with Hylios by Ethereal Dimensions. Our app leverages state-of-the-art technology to scan your surroundings, allowing you to capture detailed 3D models of your space. Perfect for architects, designers, engineers, hobbyists, and anyone with a passion for reimagining spaces, Hylios provides a versatile tool to enhance creativity and collaboration. Features: - Advanced Space Scanning: Utilize cutting-edge technology to accurately scan and capture 3D models of your environment. - Seamless Sharing: Easily share your scanned models with architects, designers, engineers, and other professionals to facilitate collaboration and feedback. - Export and Share: Export your 3D models in various formats suitable for different applications and platforms. - User-Friendly Interface: Simple, intuitive interface designed for users of all experience levels, from professionals to hobbyists. - Endless Possibilities: From home renovations and interior design to engineering projects and hobbyist creations, the only limit is your imagination. What's New: Stay tuned for upcoming features and enhancements to make your experience with Hylios even better. Example Usage: Architects and Designers: - Effortlessly capture and share 3D models of client spaces for accurate and creative design solutions. Engineers: - Utilize detailed spatial scans for precise planning and implementation of engineering projects. Hobbyists: - Explore new dimensions of creativity by scanning and reimagining personal spaces and projects.

Screenshots

PVbutler4 screens
Hylios4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hylios at every 2 weeks against PVbutler's every 3 months. PVbutler's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PVbutler ships an update every 3 months, Hylios every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PVbutler versus Hylios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPVbutlerHylios
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co.,LtdBinary Bros LLC

In-app purchases

None

PVbutler

No in-app purchases

None

Hylios

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PVbutler free?
PVbutler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hylios free?
Hylios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PVbutler or Hylios have ads?
Neither PVbutler nor Hylios shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PVbutler or Hylios?
PVbutler ships an update every 3 months, and Hylios every 2 weeks. Most recently, PVbutler was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hylios on November 4, 2026.

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