MySolMate vs LumaLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MySolMate
Monitor your solar energy system's performance in real-time. Track photovoltaic production, battery charge levels, and power fed into the grid. Visualize energy usage and compare historical data to understand your system's output.
- Real-time photovoltaic production tracking
- Battery charge level monitoring
- Live power fed into the grid
- Historical data comparison
- Energy usage visualization
- Milestone achievements and comparisons
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Damit du immer weißt was dein SolMate gerade macht, wie viel Sonne er tankt und wie viel er leistet, haben wir eine App für Smartphone und Tablet entwickelt. “My SolMate“ wird kostenlos zur Verfügung gestellt und zeigt dir folgende live-Werte an: Photovoltaik-Produktion Ladezustand des Akkus Eingespeister Strom Diese drei Werte kannst du immer live ablesen, zusätzlich werden sie aufgezeichnet und du kannst sie mit deinen historischen Werten vergleichen. Zusätzlich wird dein aktueller Ladestand mit bildlich veranschaulicht mit möglichen Stunden an Fernsehen, Licht und Handyladungen. Damit du auch eine ungefähre Vorstellung hast, was dein Mate bereits geleistet hat, werden dir immer wieder sog. Milestones angezeigt, wie z.B.: “Dein SolMate wurde 100-mal vollständig geladen!“. Diese werden dann anschaulich verglichen mit gefahrenen E-Bike Kilometern, mit gesparten CO2 usw... Zudem kannst du weitere Einstellungen treffen: Grundverbrauch einstellen: Jeder Haushalt hat eine andere Grundlast, die immer gebraucht wird. Diese kann einfach über eine Einstellung in der App konstant mit deinem eigenen Grundstrom gedeckt werden. Mindestakkustand: Damit bei einem Stromausfall immer Energie zur Verfügung hast, kannst du einen Mindestakkustand einstellen (z.B. mindestens 50 % geladen), unter welchem niemals entladen wird Unsere App ist ein work-in-progress und über zusätzliche Ideen und Anregungen von dir freuen wir uns immer! Kontaktiere uns jederzeit und teile uns deine gewünschten Erweiterungen für die App mit!
LumaLink
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LumaLink turns your iPhone into a versatile light: by a tap, automatically as you approach, conveniently from your Apple Watch, or as a light show for the party. Whether at the campsite, on a night walk, as an outdoor night light, in your camper van, during a power outage or while reading in the tent: LumaLink gives you light exactly when you need it, with no fumbling in the dark. HIGHLIGHTS • Flashlight with stepless brightness and a smooth fade • Remote control from your Apple Watch: on/off and dimming right from your wrist • Auto light on approach: using Ultra Wideband, LumaLink notices when you come closer with your watch and turns the light on automatically, and off again when you leave • Lock mode: a black screen that protects against accidental taps. Unlock with 5 taps, a long press, or from your Apple Watch • Power saver: screen fully dark, the light stays on • Pair several iPhones and use them together as lamps SCREEN LIGHT When the LED is not the right tool, the screen itself becomes a lamp: • Warm light for reading and as a night light • Daylight for selfies, make-up and video calls • Red light that keeps your night vision: for camping, fishing and stargazing • Candle and campfire with a calm, natural flicker SIGNAL & SOS • Morse SOS, beacon and fast strobe • The LED flashes, the screen stays calm EVERY DAY • Sleep timer: the light turns itself off after 5 to 120 minutes • Battery guard: shuts down before the battery runs out • Nightstand light: lying on its side while charging, LumaLink shows a clock and glows dimly • Siri, Shortcuts, Lock Screen widget, Control Centre and the Action button DISCO MODE Turn one or more iPhones into a light show: • Flashes to the beat of your music, detected live via the microphone, or by tap tempo/BPM • Light patterns: All, Chase, Alternate or Random • Choose which iPhone runs the show (host), the others flash along automatically (guests) • Arrange several iPhones freely and tap one to identify it with an LED flash • Start and stop the disco right from your Apple Watch EVENTS (organizer option, subscription) A light show where the whole room flashes along: • Far beyond 8 iPhones: every iPhone that joins takes in more devices itself • Everyone flashes on exactly the same beat, even across several levels • Poster with QR code to print or share • Guests join with one tap, free and without pairing • Music detection finds the beat and passes it on to everyone GREAT FOR Camping & tents · parties & celebrations · events & concerts · outdoor night light · camper van · garden evenings · power outages · workshop & basement · night walks with the dog LumaLink uses only your devices' hardware: no account, no cloud, no data sharing. Note: auto light on approach needs an iPhone 11 or newer and an Apple Watch Series 6 or newer with Ultra Wideband. Disco mode and events with music detection use the microphone. Caution: strobe light, not suitable for people with photosensitivity or epilepsy. ORGANIZER SUBSCRIPTION The organizer option is available monthly or yearly, with one week free for new subscribers. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period and can be cancelled at any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://smart-idea.net/datenschutz.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MySolMate at none against LumaLink's 1. LumaLink's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. LumaLink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MySolMate asks for nothing beyond the download.
MySolMate ships an update every 2 months, LumaLink weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySolMate | LumaLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EET - Efficient Energy Technology GmbH | Steve Knoefler |
In-app purchases
MySolMate
No in-app purchases
LumaLink
- Full Version$1.99








