Comparison

REC SunSnap vs HiSolar

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

Head to head
About

REC SunSnap

Manage your solar panel installations from anywhere with this app. Create projects, register panels by scanning barcodes, upload photos, and track system details. Certified professionals can also log warranties for extended customer coverage.

Highlights
  • Create and manage solar projects
  • Register panels via barcode scanning
  • Upload photos for project galleries
  • Manage user profiles and access
  • Map overview of project locations
  • Log extended product warranties
Features
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Use the REC SunSnap app to create a record of all your REC solar panel installations that you can access and edit from anywhere – even from the rooftop. You can create and view your solar projects, upload photos and even manage users. The REC solar panels in your installation are registered simply by scanning or keying in barcode numbers. Separate profiles can be defined for each installer in your company, so you can see at a glance who has logged which projects. The app’s map overview shows exactly where your projects are located – and you can upload photos to create a gallery of your REC solar successes. If you’re a certified REC Solar Professional, the app also enables you to log the five years’ extra product warranty (a total 25 years) that you’re entitled to offer customers. You’ll then be sent a PDF with the warranty certificate for forwarding to customers. The app is easy: all the functions are accessed via a central dashboard. There’s also a help function for extra. Here’s how to register a project: · Create your account in the app in a few easy steps · Assign a name to your project · Register the panels – scan or enter the barcode numbers · Enter the system owner · Indicate the location – or let the app use GPS data · Key in the start of operation · Upload your photos And that’s all! Download the REC SunSnap app now to gain greater flexibility in how and where you manage your REC solar installations.

About

HiSolar

Monitor and control your green energy devices locally. View device status, adjust settings, check alarms, and export logs. Update firmware directly from your mobile phone.

Highlights
  • Local device login
  • Monitor running status
  • Set parameters
  • View alarms
  • Export logs
  • Update firmware
Features
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The HiSolar app allows you to locally log in to a device. You can use a mobile phone to monitor the device running status, set parameters, view alarms, export logs, and update the firmware.

Screenshots

REC SunSnap4 screens
HiSolar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HiSolar at 50% against REC SunSnap's 0%. HiSolar also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). 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

REC SunSnap ships an update every 2 months, HiSolar monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
REC SunSnap versus HiSolar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREC SunSnapHiSolar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB257 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermarken mehrwert AG深圳市泽联格迈科技有限公司

Customer experience

REC SunSnap

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

HiSolar

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

REC SunSnap

No in-app purchases

None

HiSolar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is REC SunSnap free?
REC SunSnap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HiSolar free?
HiSolar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do REC SunSnap or HiSolar have ads?
Neither REC SunSnap nor HiSolar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, REC SunSnap or HiSolar?
REC SunSnap ships an update every 2 months, and HiSolar monthly. Most recently, REC SunSnap was updated on November 3, 2026 and HiSolar on November 3, 2026.

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