Comparison

SMA 360° vs My E3/DC

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

My E3/DC

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All the functions of your E3/DC system at a glance: With the E3/DC APP, you can track the performance values of your system in real time, retrieve statistics and documents, make personalized settings such as weather forecast or charging priorities of your wallbox, and control your system remotely.

Screenshots

SMA 360°4 screens
My E3/DC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: My E3/DC at 3 against SMA 360°'s 1. 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

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SMA 360° versus My E3/DC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMA 360°My E3/DC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMA Solar Technology AGHagerEnergy GmbH

In-app purchases

None

SMA 360°

No in-app purchases

None

My E3/DC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMA 360° free?
SMA 360° is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My E3/DC free?
My E3/DC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMA 360° or My E3/DC have ads?
Neither SMA 360° nor My E3/DC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMA 360° or My E3/DC?
SMA 360° ships an update every 2 months, and My E3/DC every 2 months. Most recently, SMA 360° was updated on October 14, 2026 and My E3/DC on September 17, 2026.

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