AE Solar vs KACO NX Setup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AE Solar
Verify the authenticity of solar modules by scanning their serial numbers. Access detailed product information, communicate directly with professionals, and receive feedback. Requires NFC and internet access.
- Scan solar module serial numbers
- Verify module authenticity
- Access detailed product information
- Direct communication with professionals
- Receive feedback from support
- Auto-detect scanning
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AE Solar Authorized Application AE Solar APP allows customers to scan a solar module’s serial number and checks its authenticity. The application provides detailed information about the modules. Users will be able to have a direct communication with AE Solar professionals, ask them questions and get the feedback. The application requires NFC support and an internet connection. The app needs access to the camera. Free registration is available via e-Mail or Facebook and Google account. Application features: · Accurately scans serial number; · Provides information about the company and its projects; · Has an Auto-detect scanning; · Customers can contact AE Solar Service Team, write messages, send reports and get feedback in the same App; · Provides Customer Service help; · Users can send a message to the support; · Accumulated bonuses for the active users will bring real benefits · Serial number APP gives you information about the serial number, model, production date, shipping destination, product type and grade. Terms of use: You have to open your AE Solar APP and point it to the PV module’s serial number. After the search, you need to open the NFC in your phone and put the phone touching the Logo label under the glass with close distance. The application will show the results immediately provided by the customer service team of AE Solar. Download AE Solar unique serial number APP for free to get the trustful information about your photovoltaic modules. An application gives you the possibility to find out that your module is not fake. If you have trouble with the app, please feel free to call us at info@ae-solar.com. Your feedback will help us to improve our services. Thanking you in advance.
KACO NX Setup
Configure and energize new inverters quickly and comfortably. This app guides you step-by-step through the commissioning process, allowing you to easily set parameters and update inverter software. Feed power into the grid in minutes.
- Step-by-step commissioning
- Wi-Fi inverter connection
- Parameter configuration
- Inverter software updates
- Grid feed-in
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The NX Setup app from KACO new energy allows you to configure and energize your new blueplanet NX1 or blueplanet NX3 inverter quickly and comfortably. • Step by step commissioning process • Establish a connection between your inverter and the NX Setup App via Wi-Fi • Configure your inverter or change the parameters with ease • Update the inverter software • Feed-in to the grid in a matter of minutes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AE Solar at 60% against KACO NX Setup's 0%. KACO NX Setup's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | AE Solar | KACO NX Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alternative Energy AE Solar Co., Ltd. | KACO new energy GmbH |
Customer experience
AE Solar
KACO NX Setup
In-app purchases
AE Solar
No in-app purchases
KACO NX Setup
No in-app purchases
