Comparison

HBEye vs Solplanet

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

Head to head
About

HBEye

This utility allows users to view and control video feeds remotely. It supports P2P network penetration, direct IP/domain connections, and offers features like multi-channel switching, screenshots, and remote playback.

Highlights
  • WIFI and GPRS video viewing
  • P2P network penetration
  • IP and domain direct connection
  • Multi-channel switching
  • Screenshots and video recording
  • PTZ control (focus, zoom, iris)
  • Remote playback
Features
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1, the software allows the user to carry over WIFI and GPRS video viewing; 2, the software supports P2P penetrate the network function, two-dimensional code scanning capabilities; 3, the software supports IP and domain direct connection feature. 4, the software supports single or four player, multi-channel switching, screenshots, videos; 5, the software supports ptz up and down, left and right, focus, zoom and iris control and other functions; 6, the software supports remote playback function; 7, the software supports Remote Network remote control function; 8, the software supports local image and local video viewing.

About

Solplanet

Easily set up, commission, and monitor your Solplanet inverters with this new generation application. Stay informed about your system's performance and manage its operations efficiently.

Highlights
  • Inverter setup
  • Commissioning tools
  • Performance monitoring
  • System management
Features
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Introducing our new generation Solplanet app which allows you to set-up, commission and monitor your Solplanet inverters

Screenshots

HBEye3 screens
Solplanet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Solplanet at every 9 days against HBEye's every 4 months. Solplanet also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 33%). HBEye's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HBEye ships an update every 4 months, Solplanet every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HBEye versus Solplanet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHBEyeSolplanet
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanzeAISWEI Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

HBEye

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Solplanet

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

HBEye

No in-app purchases

None

Solplanet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HBEye free?
HBEye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solplanet free?
Solplanet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HBEye or Solplanet have ads?
Neither HBEye nor Solplanet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HBEye or Solplanet?
HBEye ships an update every 4 months, and Solplanet every 9 days. Most recently, HBEye was updated on October 5, 2026 and Solplanet on October 8, 2026.

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