SMA 360° vs SUNWAVE
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.
SUNWAVE
Monitor and control your solar power plants with a newly designed user interface. This smart PV monitoring application offers a streamlined experience for managing your solar energy systems.
- Smart PV monitoring
- Solar plant control
- Brand new UI
- Easy to use
- Hypontech presented
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SUNWAVE is a smart PV monitoring app presented by Hypontech. The app has been updated with a brand new UI, making it easier to control and monitor your solar plants.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SUNWAVE at 12.4 against SMA 360°'s 16.0. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
SMA 360° ships an update every 2 months, SUNWAVE monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMA 360° | SUNWAVE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | 14.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMA Solar Technology AG | Suzhou Hypontech Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
SMA 360°
SUNWAVE
In-app purchases
SMA 360°
No in-app purchases
SUNWAVE
No in-app purchases
