SMA Energy vs PVgo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMA Energy
Monitor your home energy system and manage energy flows efficiently. Optimize solar power usage, track electricity production and consumption, and control electric vehicle charging. Take control of your personal energy transition.
- Energy system overview
- Real-time data visualization
- Solar power forecasting
- Energy flow optimization
- Electric vehicle charging control
- Sustainable energy management
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Thanks to the SMA Energy app, you can see all the most important data relating to your SMA Energy System in a clearly structured format. You can intelligently manage energy flows in your household or charge your electric vehicle – sustainably with your own solar power or at high speed if you’re in a hurry. Thanks to the SMA Energy app, you can have your own personal energy transition in your pocket. * Energy system at a glance, wherever you are * In the visualization area, you can find all the most important energy and power data for your SMA Energy System. Whether daily, weekly, monthly or yearly, you can see exactly how much electricity your PV system produces, what it was used for and how much grid-supplied power you have remaining. This enables you to keep constant track of your energy budget. * Optimizing and managing energy flows * In the optimization area, you can view current forecasts for solar power production. The app shows you how to use your energy even more sustainably. For example, you can automatically utilize your own, self-generated solar power as efficiently as possible for your own needs and reduce your grid-supplied power. * Charging electric vehicles * Do you drive an electric vehicle and want to refuel it with your own solar power using the SMA EV Charger charging solution? In the e-mobility area, you can control your car’s charging process easily and efficiently. You can choose between two charging modes: Forecast-based charging enables charging at minimal cost and with the peace of mind that your vehicle will be ready to go when you need it by configuring a charging target; optimized charging means intelligent charging of the vehicle with self-generated solar power. Thanks to the SMA Energy app, you can use your self-generated solar power from your SMA Energy System in a highly sustainable manner and optimize your energy budget. The app is your perfect companion for the energy transition at home and the mobility transition on the road.
PVgo
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PVgo is an advanced IoT-powered solar panel health monitoring app that helps you track, analyse, and optimise your solar energy system. Using machine learning, PVgo detects faults by analysing PV graphs from real-time scans every 15 minutes, ensuring maximum performance and efficiency. Key Features: * Personalised Dashboards – View real-time and historical performance data with interactive visualisations. * Advanced Graph Analysis – Monitor current & voltage traces, PV curves, open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current, fill factor, measured cell temperature, measured irradiance, panel performance factor, and more. * Intelligent Fault Detection – AI-driven fault analysis to detect and predict potential issues in your solar system. * Instant Alerts & Notifications – Get real-time app notifications and alarms when faults or inefficiencies are detected. * Historical Data & Trends – Analyse past performance to identify trends and optimise energy output. * Wi-Fi Provisioning for PVgo IoT Devices – Easily connect and configure your PVgo IoT device for seamless monitoring. With PVgo, you can ensure maximum solar efficiency, reduce downtime, and extend the lifespan of your solar panels. Download now and take control of your solar energy system!
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Verdict
SMA Energy and PVgo 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SMA Energy | PVgo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 171 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMA Solar Technology AG | Mega Watt Power Pty Ltd |
Bugs and requests
SMA Energy
Reported bugs
4 issues- Incorrect or missing generation data
- Unreliable login and password reset functionality
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
- Inability to access system logs and diagnostics
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to customize data views and graphs
- Improved notification and alert system
- Integration with home automation and smart devices
- Support for off-grid and battery-only systems
- Easier system registration and data migration
PVgo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SMA Energy
No in-app purchases
PVgo
No in-app purchases









