SMA 360° vs KACO NX Setup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMA 360°
This app simplifies the commissioning of SMA Home Energy Systems for installers. It allows for easy connection to hybrid inverters and meters, system configuration, and direct registration to the Sunny Portal.
- Fast commissioning of SMA Home Energy Systems
- Streamlined installation with hybrid inverters
- Effortless device scanning and addition
- Comprehensive system configuration overview
- Direct Sunny Portal registration
- Homeowner invitation for monitoring
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The SMA 360° app offers installers a fast and straightforward commissioning process for SMA Home Energy Systems. Whether it's a basic setup with a single SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy hybrid inverter or a deluxe configuration featuring up to 5 hybrid inverters, SMA Energy Meter, compatible batteries and rapid shutdown devices, this app streamlines the installation process. *Scan QR code* Say goodbye to the hassle of manually connecting to each inverter's Wi-Fi. Enjoy an easy and seamless connection experience. *Add devices* The SMA 360° app scans for all other Sunny Boy Smart Energy hybrid inverters and SMA Energy Meters, enabling you to effortlessly add them to your system. *System configuration* Set up an entire SMA Home Energy System with a single comprehensive overview. *Portal registration* Directly register the SMA Home Energy System on Sunny Portal, invite the homeowner for monitoring, and guide them to create a Sunny Portal login while also downloading the SMA Energy app. Supported models for commissioning: SBSE 3.8 - 7.7 In brief: The SMA 360° app is a comprehensive resource to support solar power professionals installing SMA Home Energy Systems.
KACO NX Setup
Configure and energize new inverters quickly and comfortably. This app guides you step-by-step through the commissioning process, allowing you to easily set parameters and update inverter software. Feed power into the grid in minutes.
- Step-by-step commissioning
- Wi-Fi inverter connection
- Parameter configuration
- Inverter software updates
- Grid feed-in
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The NX Setup app from KACO new energy allows you to configure and energize your new blueplanet NX1 or blueplanet NX3 inverter quickly and comfortably. • Step by step commissioning process • Establish a connection between your inverter and the NX Setup App via Wi-Fi • Configure your inverter or change the parameters with ease • Update the inverter software • Feed-in to the grid in a matter of minutes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMA 360° at 13% against KACO NX Setup's 0%. KACO NX Setup's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). 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 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | SMA 360° | KACO NX Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMA Solar Technology AG | KACO new energy GmbH |
Customer experience
SMA 360°
KACO NX Setup
In-app purchases
SMA 360°
No in-app purchases
KACO NX Setup
No in-app purchases
