SMA 360° vs Pylontech
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.
Pylontech
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The Pylontech APP is a configuration tool for Pylontech devices. It is used to monitor Pylontech energy storage system status, running data, warning, dynamic and so on. Lots of functions can be set accroding to customers requirments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pylontech at fortnightly against SMA 360°'s every 2 months. Pylontech also leads on iOS requirement (14 vs 16.0). 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.
SMA 360° ships an update every 2 months, Pylontech fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | SMA 360° | Pylontech |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SMA Solar Technology AG | Pylon Technologies Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
SMA 360°
No in-app purchases
Pylontech
No in-app purchases
