SunPowerProConnect vs Sunnova Catalyst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SunPowerProConnect
This app simplifies the setup and configuration of solar energy systems for authorized installers. It allows direct connection and device management via smartphone, including rapid scanning of system components and firmware upgrades. Real-time data visualization helps verify system functionality.
- Supports Equinox solar and SunVault storage
- Connects to PVS6 or Hub+
- Scans QR codes and barcodes for system components
- Downloads firmware upgrades to smartphone
- Provides real-time data visualization
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What is SunPower® Pro Connect? SunPower Pro Connect is a new and improved commissioning app for SunPower dealers and installing partners. Users now connect and configure devices directly via a smartphone and the Pro Connect app. Dealers and installing partners can now easily download the SunPower Pro Connect from the Apple Store. Key Features Supports both Equinox® solar and SunVault™ storage systems. Easily connects to the PVS6 or Hub+™ Rapidly scans QR codes and barcodes for PVS6, Hub+, Type E, and Type G AC modules. Downloads firmware upgrades directly to your smartphone—hardwired LAN connection or laptop no longer required! Provides real time data visualization to enable installers to verify system functionality. A SunPower Pro account is required in order to use SunPower Pro Connect. If you have any questions, please contact proconnect@sunpowercorp.com Thank you for helping us change the way our world is powered! An official SunPower app. ©2022 SunPower Corporation. All rights reserved.
Sunnova Catalyst
This app simplifies the solar installation review process by allowing users to capture and track commissioning photos. It streamlines the workflow for solar professionals.
- Streamlines commissioning process
- Capture commissioning photos
- Track solar installation review
- Solar professional workflow optimization
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The Sunnova Catalyst mobile app streamlines the Sunnova commissioning process to help users capture their commissioning photos and track their solar installation review.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sunnova Catalyst at 4.6 against SunPowerProConnect's 4.2. Sunnova Catalyst also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). SunPowerProConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.4). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Sunnova Catalyst holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 43 respectively.
SunPowerProConnect ships an update monthly, Sunnova Catalyst fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | SunPowerProConnect | Sunnova Catalyst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (63 ratings) | 4.6 (43 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 63 — better | 43 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SunStrong Management | Sunnova Energy Corp |
Customer experience
SunPowerProConnect
Sunnova Catalyst
In-app purchases
SunPowerProConnect
No in-app purchases
Sunnova Catalyst
No in-app purchases
Questions
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