PVbutler vs Solar Stack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PVbutler
Monitor your photovoltaic plant's performance remotely. Access energy yield, income, and system status wirelessly. Requires registration with the Sacolar PV Data Center.
- Remote monitoring of photovoltaic plants
- Access energy yield data
- Track income generation
- View system status
- Wireless data access
- Compatible with Sacolar PV Data Center
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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)
Solar Stack
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Solar Stack is a fast, clean reference catalog of solar panels and inverters for installers, designers and anyone planning a solar system. Instead of digging through PDF datasheets, open the app and find the equipment you need in seconds. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse 100+ solar panel and inverter models from leading manufacturers • Search and filter by power, manufacturer, cell technology, dimensions, inverter type, MPPT count, current and more • Sort results and see how many models match your filters • Open a model to see its full specification sheet, organised into clear sections • Read about each manufacturer and jump to the official datasheet or product page • Switch between Panels and Inverters with one tap BUILT FOR REAL WORK • No account, no sign-up, no paywall • Works on iPhone and iPad, with a layout made for each • Light and dark appearance, following your device or your choice • Available in multiple languages THE SOLAR STACK FAMILY The app is the mobile companion to solar-stack.com, so the equipment data matches what you see on the web. PRIVACY Solar Stack does not ask you to sign in and does not collect personal information. Anonymous usage and crash data help us improve the app. Read the full policy inside the app under Settings. Specifications are provided for reference and come from manufacturer data. Always confirm details with the manufacturer's datasheet and a qualified installer before purchasing or installing equipment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: PVbutler at 3 against Solar Stack's 1. PVbutler also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PVbutler | Solar Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 214 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd | Vladyslav Arseniuk |
In-app purchases
PVbutler
No in-app purchases
Solar Stack
No in-app purchases









