REFUset vs SMA 360°
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
REFUset
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REFUset is needed for the NextGen inverter as LCD display replacement, commissioning help and configuration tool. It helps you to visualize actual values, energy yield, error log in an easy way, through a Bluetooth interface which communicates with your smartphone.
SMA 360°
This app simplifies the commissioning of SMA Home Energy Systems for installers. It allows for easy connection to hybrid inverters and meters, system configuration, and direct registration to the Sunny Portal.
- Fast commissioning of SMA Home Energy Systems
- Streamlined installation with hybrid inverters
- Effortless device scanning and addition
- Comprehensive system configuration overview
- Direct Sunny Portal registration
- Homeowner invitation for monitoring
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The SMA 360° app offers installers a fast and straightforward commissioning process for SMA Home Energy Systems. Whether it's a basic setup with a single SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy hybrid inverter or a deluxe configuration featuring up to 5 hybrid inverters, SMA Energy Meter, compatible batteries and rapid shutdown devices, this app streamlines the installation process. *Scan QR code* Say goodbye to the hassle of manually connecting to each inverter's Wi-Fi. Enjoy an easy and seamless connection experience. *Add devices* The SMA 360° app scans for all other Sunny Boy Smart Energy hybrid inverters and SMA Energy Meters, enabling you to effortlessly add them to your system. *System configuration* Set up an entire SMA Home Energy System with a single comprehensive overview. *Portal registration* Directly register the SMA Home Energy System on Sunny Portal, invite the homeowner for monitoring, and guide them to create a Sunny Portal login while also downloading the SMA Energy app. Supported models for commissioning: SBSE 3.8 - 7.7 In brief: The SMA 360° app is a comprehensive resource to support solar power professionals installing SMA Home Energy Systems.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: REFUset at 3 against SMA 360°'s 1. REFUset also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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.
REFUset ships an update every 5 weeks, SMA 360° every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | REFUset | SMA 360° |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.2 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 15.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | REFU Elektronik GmbH | SMA Solar Technology AG |
In-app purchases
REFUset
No in-app purchases
SMA 360°
No in-app purchases
