SMA Energy vs JSON Complication
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMA Energy
Monitor and manage your home energy system and electric vehicle charging. Optimize solar power usage for sustainability and cost savings. Track energy production, consumption, and grid supply in a clear, structured format.
- Energy system overview
- Track energy production and consumption
- Optimize solar power utilization
- Control EV charging
- Forecast-based charging
- Optimized charging with solar power
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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.
JSON Complication
Display custom data from JSON feeds directly on your Apple Watch complications. Configure multiple feeds with URL and key paths to show various metrics like power, temperature, or text. Customize display and colors for a personalized watch face.
- Custom JSON feed display
- Multiple named feeds
- Configurable JSON key paths
- Support for various data types (numbers, text)
- Unit conversion
- Customizable complication colors
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Bring values from your own JSON feeds to your wrist. Configure up to four named feeds with a URL and JSON key path, then choose a feed for each compatible corner, circular, inline, or rectangular complication on Apple Watch. Display power, temperature, distance, speed, weight, pressure, energy, percentages, numbers, or text. Convert supported units, choose up to four display characters, and customize supported complication rings with fixed or threshold-based colors. Live feeds on iPhone are free. Live readings on Apple Watch and its complications require the Live Feeds Annual auto-renewable subscription. The subscription lasts one year; the localized price is shown before purchase. It renews automatically unless canceled. Restore purchases or manage your subscription from the app. Apple controls complication refresh timing; your selected app interval does not guarantee the same watch-face refresh frequency. Private network feeds require a connection to that network. HTTP and HTTPS are supported. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: JSON Complication at 5.0 against SMA Energy's 3.8. SMA Energy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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. JSON Complication sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. SMA Energy asks for nothing beyond the download.
JSON Complication holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMA Energy has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | SMA Energy | JSON Complication |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (1.4K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SMA Solar Technology AG | Aviad Offer |
Customer experience
SMA Energy
JSON Complication
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
JSON Complication
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SMA Energy
No in-app purchases
JSON Complication
- Live Feeds Annual$0.991 Year
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