Comparison

eGauge vs MySolArk Installer

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

Head to head
About

eGauge

Access your eGauge devices remotely from your phone or tablet. The app automatically selects the optimal connection, whether local network, cloud, or Bluetooth. It supports multiple devices, favorite lists, and alerts for pending issues.

Highlights
  • Remote device access
  • Automatic connection selection (LAN, Cloud, Bluetooth)
  • Multiple device management
  • Favorite and recent device lists
  • Alerts for pending issues
  • Firmware upgrade recommendation
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This app provides a convenient way to access eGauge devices (meters) from your phone or tablet. It will automatically select the best connection to the device, whether that is the local network (LAN), the cloud, or Bluetooth (for devices equipped with an optional Bluetooth dongle). The app can be set up to automatically connect to your device on startup. It can also provide access to multiple devices that are managed as lists of favorite and recently accessed devices. The app will periodically check favorite devices for pending alerts and report them. We recommend upgrading devices to firmware v4.1 or newer when using this app. Use Settings > Tools > Firmware upgrade on the device to upgrade to the latest firmware version.

About

MySolArk Installer

This tool guides solar professionals through the installation and commissioning of hybrid inverters and battery systems. It streamlines setup, network configuration, and report generation, while also offering plant monitoring and management features.

Highlights
  • Guided commissioning wizard
  • Network and connectivity setup
  • Professional PDF commissioning reports
  • Real-time plant monitoring
  • Plant management and sharing
  • Built-in support access
Features
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MySolArk Installer is the official field tool for solar professionals who install and commission Sol-Ark hybrid inverters and battery systems. From creating a new plant to generating a final commissioning report, every step of the installation process is guided, validated, and documented — right from your phone or tablet. GUIDED COMMISSIONING WIZARD Walk through the Sol-Ark Setup Wizard designed for hybrid inverter and battery installations. Each step covers a critical phase of commissioning — safety checks, system topology, network configuration, hardware validation, battery setup, grid code compliance, energy management profiles, and time-based usage schedules. Pick up where you left off and track progress from your dashboard. NETWORK & CONNECTIVITY Set up WiFi or 4G LTE dongles to connect Sol-Ark equipment to the cloud. Configure network credentials, activate LTE service, and verify connectivity so every system stays online after you leave the site. COMMISSIONING REPORTS Generate professional PDF commissioning reports that document system configuration, hardware validation results, and post-install checklist completion. Reports are stored with the plant for future reference. PLANT MONITORING Monitor installed systems with power flow, energy production totals (daily, monthly, yearly, lifetime), equipment status, and event logs. Filter faults, warnings, and informational events to diagnose issues quickly. PLANT MANAGEMENT Create and manage plants with address, timezone, installed capacity, contact information, and site photos. Share plant access with homeowners via their MySolArk account. BUILT-IN SUPPORT Access Sol-Ark's Help Center with documentation, manuals, and direct contact to the support team — available from the dashboard and throughout the commissioning flow. DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS MySolArk Installer is built for certified installers, site designers, and installation managers. A registered MySolArk account is required to sign in. Key capabilities: • Guided hybrid inverter commissioning wizard • QR code scanning for device registration • WiFi and 4G LTE dongle setup • Battery configuration (capacity, chemistry, protection) • Grid code and utility compliance settings • Time-of-use scheduling and peak shaving • PDF commissioning report generation • Real-time plant monitoring and event logs • Plant sharing with homeowner MySolArk accounts • Light and dark mode support For support, contact Sol-Ark at support@sol-ark.com or call +1 (972) 575-8875.

Screenshots

eGauge4 screens
MySolArk Installer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MySolArk Installer at 100% against eGauge's 33%. MySolArk Installer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). eGauge's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MySolArk Installer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of eGauge's written reviews are positive against 100% of MySolArk Installer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eGauge ships an update every 6 weeks, MySolArk Installer every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
eGauge versus MySolArk Installer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereGaugeMySolArk Installer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (9 ratings)5.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings921 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopereGauge Systems, LLCSol-Ark

Customer experience

eGauge

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

MySolArk Installer

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

eGauge

No in-app purchases

None

MySolArk Installer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eGauge free?
eGauge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MySolArk Installer free?
MySolArk Installer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eGauge or MySolArk Installer?
MySolArk Installer is rated higher. eGauge averages 1.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while MySolArk Installer averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.
Do eGauge or MySolArk Installer have ads?
Neither eGauge nor MySolArk Installer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eGauge or MySolArk Installer?
eGauge ships an update every 6 weeks, and MySolArk Installer every 8 days. Most recently, eGauge was updated on November 2, 2026 and MySolArk Installer on November 5, 2026.

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