RF Connect vs RICH SOLAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RF Connect
Control and customize compatible Rockford Fosgate audio products directly from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust settings, manage audio sources, and update firmware for an enhanced audio experience.
- Wireless remote control
- Source selection
- Volume adjustment
- RGB light control
- Customizable light cycles
- Save color presets
- Firmware updates
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The Rockford Fosgate® RF Connect™ app is designed to allow users to setup, control, tune and update their compatible Rockford Fosgate® products from the convenience of their phone or tablet. RF Connect™ is currently compatible with the following products: PMX-1 Marine Source Unit Wireless remote control Source selection Adjust volume Play, pause, forward, back Power on/off Color Optix Controller RGB Light Controller Flashing, multi-color light cycles Fully customizable Save color presets RZR Audio Roof Tuning and Firmware updates
RICH SOLAR
Monitor and control RICH SOLAR products like lithium batteries and solar charge controllers directly from your smartphone. Update device firmware and explore features through a convenient demo mode.
- Live data monitoring
- Device configuration
- Firmware updates
- Demo mode for product exploration
- Bluetooth connectivity
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RICH SOLAR App Monitor compatible RICH SOLAR devices and adjust supported settings from your phone. Connect via Bluetooth to compatible lithium batteries, solar charge controllers, inverters, and other supported devices to view real-time operating data, check device status, review historical performance, and configure supported settings. Live Data View real-time operating data, device status, and key system information from connected RICH SOLAR devices. Configure Settings Adjust supported operating parameters and device settings directly from your phone. Historical Data Review operating history and performance data to better understand system performance over time. Fault Status View current fault codes and system status information to help identify issues and support reliable system operation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RICH SOLAR at 5.0 against RF Connect's 2.0. RF Connect's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
RICH SOLAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RF Connect has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
RF Connect ships an update every 4 weeks, RICH SOLAR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RF Connect | RICH SOLAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (21 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 4.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rockford Fosgate | Rich Solar, Inc. |
Customer experience
RF Connect
RICH SOLAR
In-app purchases
RF Connect
No in-app purchases
RICH SOLAR
No in-app purchases
