Comparison

SMA 360° vs Pylontech Pelio

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Pylontech Pelio

Monitor your Pylontech equipment and power consumption in real-time from anywhere. This platform also offers back-office management for faster problem resolution and continuous updates for an improved user experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time equipment monitoring
  • Power consumption tracking
  • Back-office management
  • Faster problem resolution
  • Continuous updates
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Pylontech Home is an intelligent cloud platform for Pylontech users that integrates monitoring and after-sales service. "Real-time monitoring" allows you to check the status of your equipment, power consumption, etc. anytime, anywhere; "Back-office management" a complete back-office operation and maintenance process to solve problems faster and more timely; "Pylontech Home will be continuously updated to give users a better experience.

Screenshots

SMA 360°4 screens
Pylontech Pelio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SMA 360° at every 2 months against Pylontech Pelio's every 21 months. SMA 360° also leads on review sentiment (13% vs 0%). 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

SMA 360° ships an update every 2 months, Pylontech Pelio every 21 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SMA 360° versus Pylontech Pelio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMA 360°Pylontech Pelio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSMA Solar Technology AGPylon Technologies Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

SMA 360°

All ratings27 ratings
Positive51.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative37.0%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative78.3%

Pylontech Pelio

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

SMA 360°

No in-app purchases

None

Pylontech Pelio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMA 360° free?
SMA 360° is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pylontech Pelio free?
Pylontech Pelio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMA 360° or Pylontech Pelio have ads?
Neither SMA 360° nor Pylontech Pelio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMA 360° or Pylontech Pelio?
SMA 360° ships an update every 2 months, and Pylontech Pelio every 21 months. Most recently, SMA 360° was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pylontech Pelio on November 3, 2026.

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