Clipsal Cortex vs ECOS Hub for Installers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clipsal Cortex
Understand and manage your home's energy consumption with real-time data and cost breakdowns. Track solar system performance, identify appliance usage, and compare energy plans to save money and reduce bill shock.
- Track solar system payback
- Real-time home energy data
- Appliance usage and cost breakdown
- Compare energy plans
- Monitor impact on bills
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Energy has long been a complex issue for consumers. Technology today enables us to demystify energy consumption and end bill shock. With the ‘power of data’ and ‘sensors’ put together, we believe we can make energy simple and transparent for consumers. In order to login, you need to have a Clipsal Cortex meter installed by a licensed electrician. Clipsal Cortex features: - Savings tab: Turn your solar system into a financial investment and track its payback over time. - Live tab: Real time data in your home to squeeze every dollar out of your solar and battery investment. - Usage tab: See your appliance usage and cost breakdown and change your behaviour to save more. - Bills tab: See the impact your solar investment is having on your bills and compare available energy plans based on your data to see which will save your more.
ECOS Hub for Installers
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ECOS Hub – Professional O&M Platform for Installers & Distributors ECOS Hub is the official WHES professional app. It covers the full lifecycle from device commissioning to long-term operation and maintenance (O&M), helping installers and distributors deliver projects efficiently and manage services effectively. [Key Features] • Fast Commissioning: Quick network configuration, Bluetooth firmware upgrades, system transfer, and one-stop parameter setup. • Fleet Monitoring: Unified management of multiple devices, providing a clear overview of system status. • Fault Diagnostics: Real-time alerts and failure analysis for precise troubleshooting. • Data Insights: Visualization of generation, consumption, and operational data to understand device health throughout its lifecycle. [Who Is It For?] Installers Residential ESS Distributors O&M Service Providers & Technical Teams [Use Cases] • New system installation and first-time grid connection. • Centralized monitoring of multiple devices. • Remote diagnosis and after-sales maintenance. This app is intended for installers and distributors only. Homeowners should download "ECOS – Home ESS for Homeowners". ECOS Hub: Making ESS installation more professional and efficient.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ECOS Hub for Installers at 15.6 against Clipsal Cortex's 26.0. 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.
Clipsal Cortex ships an update every 3 weeks, ECOS Hub for Installers monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Clipsal Cortex | ECOS Hub for Installers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Clipsal Solar | Weiheng Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Clipsal Cortex
No in-app purchases
ECOS Hub for Installers
No in-app purchases
Questions
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