ksolar vs ShineTools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ksolar
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Ksolar APP is a mobile application developed by Shenzhen Star Technology Co., Ltb. for photovoltaic power generation. It has the functions of photovoltaic power station operation status display,equipment failure alarm, simple data query and electricity statistics. Through the Ksolar App, power plant managers can control the power generation information of the photovoltaic power plant in the name, power plant revenue, equipment failure, energy saving and emission reduction, etc.
ShineTools
This professional tool streamlines the setup, diagnostics, and commissioning of local sites for authorized installers. It offers quick site deployment, automatic anomaly detection with troubleshooting, and real-time device status checks via WiFi and Bluetooth.
- Quick site setup and deployment
- Automatic installation diagnostics
- Precise troubleshooting guidance
- Device commissioning via WiFi/Bluetooth
- Real-time device status checks
- Parameter configuration
- Firmware updates
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ShineTools is a professional local commissioning tool for authorized Growatt installers, integrating core functions such as quick site setup, installation diagnostics, and device commissioning, improving operational efficiency. Quick Site Setup: Deliver one-stop site deployment solutions, streamline workflows, and cut down site commissioning time. Installation Diagnostics: Automaticly detect system anomalies and provide precise troubleshooting guidance, enabling efficient plant setup and maintenance. Device Commissioning: Connect via WiFi and Bluetooth to enable real-time device status checks, parameter configuration, and firmware updates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ksolar at 8.0 against ShineTools's 15.6. 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ksolar | ShineTools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.1 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Kstar Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd |
In-app purchases
ksolar
No in-app purchases
ShineTools
No in-app purchases
