mySolarEdge vs SolarPanelApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
mySolarEdge
Monitor and control your SolarEdge smart energy devices remotely. Track energy production and consumption in real-time, identify efficiency improvements, and manage smart home devices and EV charging. Troubleshoot inverter issues with guided instructions.
- Real-time energy tracking
- Energy efficiency identification
- Smart home device control
- Remote EV charging management
- Inverter status and troubleshooting
- Network setting configuration
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Manage your SolarEdge smart energy devices – anytime, anywhere Use mySolarEdge to maximize your SolarEdge experience as well as your electricity savings: · Track your energy use and production in real-time, with mobile-optimized features · Identify ways to become more energy efficient · Control your smart home devices and manage SolarEdge EV charging remotely · View solar inverter status for quick troubleshooting using step-by-step instructions and easy to read menus in SetApp-enabled inverters only · Set-up inverter communication and network settings in SetApp-enabled inverters only * To get monitoring permissions, contact your installer. ** For energy usage monitoring, a consumption meter is required.
SolarPanelApp
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SolarPanelApp: Maximize Your Solar Potential SolarPanelApp helps you align your solar panels accurately and track their performance right from your iPhone or iPad. Whether you are a DIY solar enthusiast, off-grid explorer, or professional installer, this app gives you the tools to make solar optimization easy, intelligent, and portable. Key Features Real-Time Panel Alignment Visualize tilt, azimuth, and roll using live device sensors See your panel’s current vs. recommended orientation Get alignment suggestions based on location and sun path Location-Based Optimization Automatic detection of GPS coordinates and altitude Computes optimal yearly or daily tilt for your region Ideal for fixed and manually adjusted panel setups Performance Insights Instantaneous efficiency feedback based on orientation deviation Define and save multiple panels with custom tags Compare performance losses due to misalignment or aging Smart Visual Tools View graphs showing solar declination, panel aging, and yield loss See performance index definitions with clear formulas and examples No External Tools Required Works entirely with your device’s built-in sensors No need for external inclinometer or compass Designed for: Rooftop solar users Off-grid cabin and camper setups Solar energy educators and students Field installers and technicians Anyone interested in maximizing solar efficiency Ready to get the most from your solar panels? Download SolarPanelApp and align with the sun — smarter, cleaner, better.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: mySolarEdge at 14.0 against SolarPanelApp's 18.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | mySolarEdge | SolarPanelApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (19K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SolarEdge Technologies | Sujay Kadam |
Bugs and requests
mySolarEdge
Reported bugs
5 issues- Login issues and password reset problems
- Incorrect daily production units
- Delayed or missing data updates
- Incompatibility with newer devices
- Inability to edit account information
Requested features
6 requests- Add ability to set charging/discharging limits
- Add ability to control charging current
- Add production vs time of day graph
- Add ability to view individual panel production
- Add ability to set alerts/notifications for issues
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- Add ability to customize electricity rates and costs
SolarPanelApp
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
mySolarEdge
No in-app purchases
SolarPanelApp
No in-app purchases









