SunPowerProConnect vs Octopus Shift
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.
Octopus Shift
This app intelligently manages your smart home devices like EVs and thermostats to support the power grid. Its algorithm operates in the background to help green the energy system while earning you money.
- Connects to smart devices
- Controls EV, charger, home battery, thermostat
- Smart grid support algorithm
- Earns users cash
- Helps green the energy system
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We connect to your smart devices (electric vehicle, charger, home battery or smart thermostat) and control their operation to benefit the power grid. Our smart algorithm operates unnoticed in the background, helping green the energy system and earning you cash at the same time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SunPowerProConnect at 4.2 against Octopus Shift's 1.0. SunPowerProConnect also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (63 vs 1). 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.
SunPowerProConnect holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SunPowerProConnect has 63 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of SunPowerProConnect's written reviews are positive against 0% of Octopus Shift's.
SunPowerProConnect ships an update monthly, Octopus Shift every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SunPowerProConnect | Octopus Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (63 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 63 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SunStrong Management | Octopus Energy |
Customer experience
SunPowerProConnect
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In-app purchases
SunPowerProConnect
No in-app purchases
Octopus Shift
No in-app purchases
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