Comparison

SMA 360° vs MI

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

MI

Features
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Select a starter, diagnose issues and get support for MI-START soft starters from the palm of your hand with the MI-START Soft Starters app. QuickPick Product Selection Provide some basic details including industry, application, and motor size, and the MI-START Soft Starters app will suggest a suitably rated model for each available product range. Select a recommendation to see a full list of features and products specifications, with the ability to share the document at the push of a button. QR Scanner (for TSX series starters) The app allows operators to read (via QR code) and share important information about trip conditions with electrical support staff no matter where they are. This means your machinery will be back at work in double quick time. During operation the TSX soft starter monitors and protects your motor and machine. When a fault condition is detected the TSX trips to protect your system and displays the trip cause on the local control panel. If the operator is not trained or qualified to diagnose and reset the system, the MI-START Soft Starters app allows them to upload and e-mail operational and trip data to their local MI-START support provider. It’s as simple as taking a photo and forwarding a message. Reference Tools Quickly calculate motor FLC and required enclosure ventilation flow with the convenient calculators built in to the MI-START Soft Starters app.

Screenshots

SMA 360°4 screens
MI4 screens

Verdict

The call

SMA 360° and MI are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SMA 360° versus MI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMA 360°MI
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMA Solar Technology AGAUCOM ELECTRONICS LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

SMA 360°

No in-app purchases

None

MI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMA 360° free?
SMA 360° is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MI free?
MI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMA 360° or MI have ads?
Neither SMA 360° nor MI shows ads.

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