Comparison

AE Solar vs i.Solar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Scan solar module serial numbers
  • Verify module authenticity
  • Access detailed product information
  • Direct communication with professionals
  • Receive feedback from support
  • Auto-detect scanning
Features
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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.

About

i.Solar

Monitor your inverters remotely with real-time data and control capabilities. This app allows for daily data tracking, command sending, and remote device management.

Highlights
  • Daily data monitoring
  • Real-time data enquiry
  • Command sending
  • Remote device control
Features
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i.Solar APP provides remote data service such as inverters daily data monitoring, real time data enquiry of monitored devices, command sending, and remote control of monitored devices.

Screenshots

AE Solar3 screens
i.Solar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AE Solar at 60% against i.Solar's 13%. AE Solar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.7). i.Solar's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AE Solar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of AE Solar's written reviews are positive against 13% of i.Solar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AE Solar ships an update every 2 months, i.Solar weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AE Solar versus i.Solar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAE Solari.Solar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better1.7 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlternative Energy AE Solar Co., Ltd.Trusted UPS Manufacturing Company

Customer experience

AE Solar

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

i.Solar

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

In-app purchases

None

AE Solar

No in-app purchases

None

i.Solar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AE Solar free?
AE Solar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is i.Solar free?
i.Solar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AE Solar or i.Solar?
AE Solar is rated higher. AE Solar averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while i.Solar averages 1.7 from 9 ratings.
Do AE Solar or i.Solar have ads?
Neither AE Solar nor i.Solar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AE Solar or i.Solar?
AE Solar ships an update every 2 months, and i.Solar weekly. Most recently, AE Solar was updated on October 9, 2026 and i.Solar on October 10, 2026.

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