Comparison

eGauge vs MySolArk v2

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 v2

This app allows users to remotely monitor their Sol-Ark Inverters and Energy Storage Systems. Access real-time data and system status from any location, ensuring you stay informed about your energy usage and performance.

Highlights
  • Remote inverter monitoring
  • ESS status tracking
  • Anytime, anywhere access
  • System performance data
Features
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MySolArk delivers up-to-date monitoring, detailed historical data, and a fully customizable dashboard — so you always know how your solar, battery, and grid are performing. LIVE POWER FLOW See energy moving through your system with an animated power flow diagram. Watch solar charge your battery, power your home, and export to the grid — with data refreshed every few minutes. CUSTOMIZABLE DASHBOARD Make MySolArk yours. Add, remove, and reorder monitoring cards to build the dashboard that fits how you think about your energy. Choose from solar production, grid balance, battery status, weather, device health, generation charts, and more. DETAILED ENERGY CHARTS Dive into your data with interactive charts spanning day, month, year, and lifetime views. Track solar generation, home consumption, battery charge and discharge, grid import and export, and generator usage — all in one place. SOLAR PRODUCTION & GRID BALANCE See your total solar production for today, this month, this year, and your system's lifetime. Track daily grid import and export at a glance. BATTERY MONITORING Keep tabs on your battery state of charge, charge and discharge rates, and daily energy throughput. WEATHER AT YOUR SITE View current weather conditions, temperature, wind, humidity, sunrise, and sunset for your plant location. DEVICE MANAGEMENT Check the status of every inverter and dongle in your system. View firmware versions, signal strength, and connection health. Access advanced parameter settings.. EARN MONEY WITH VIRTUAL POWER PLANT (VPP) Enroll in available VPP programs in your area and participate in grid events using your battery. Contribute to a more resilient and affordable electric grid — and get compensated for it. ALERTS & NOTIFICATIONS Receive push notifications for important plant events. Review, manage, and clear alerts from a dedicated inbox. USAGE REPORTS Generate and share monthly energy usage reports as PDFs — perfect for tracking savings or sharing with your installer. MULTI-PLANT SUPPORT Managing more than one Sol-Ark system? Switch between plants instantly from the dashboard. SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT Reach your installer directly from the app, or contact Sol-Ark Customer Service during business hours. Access Sol-Ark documentation and resources without leaving the app. • Dark mode, light mode, or follow your system setting • Pull-to-refresh for live data updates • Landscape chart viewing for detailed analysis • Available in English and Spanish Requires an active MySolArk account.

Screenshots

eGauge4 screens
MySolArk v24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MySolArk v2 at 4.7 against eGauge's 1.9. MySolArk v2 also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 33%) and ratings volume (804 vs 9). eGauge's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 v2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySolArk v2 has 804 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of eGauge's written reviews are positive against 60% of MySolArk v2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eGauge ships an update every 6 weeks, MySolArk v2 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
eGauge versus MySolArk v2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereGaugeMySolArk v2
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (9 ratings)4.7 (804 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9804 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
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 v2

All ratings768 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

eGauge

No in-app purchases

None

MySolArk v2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eGauge free?
eGauge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MySolArk v2 free?
MySolArk v2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eGauge or MySolArk v2?
MySolArk v2 is rated higher. eGauge averages 1.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while MySolArk v2 averages 4.7 from 804 ratings.
Do eGauge or MySolArk v2 have ads?
Neither eGauge nor MySolArk v2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eGauge or MySolArk v2?
eGauge ships an update every 6 weeks, and MySolArk v2 every 10 days. Most recently, eGauge was updated on November 2, 2026 and MySolArk v2 on October 31, 2026.

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