SolarPower Wi vs Archer BC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SolarPower Wi
Monitor hybrid inverters via Wi-Fi module on your iOS device. View device status, configure settings, receive notifications for warnings or alarms, and record historical data.
- Monitor hybrid inverters
- Wi-Fi module connectivity
- Display device status
- Configure device settings
- Warning and alarm notifications
- Record device data history
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SolarPower is an iOS monitoring application which can monitor hybrid inverters via Wi-Fi module. Here are the application uses: 1. Display device status during normal operation. 2. Configure device setting after installation. 3. Notify user when a warning or alarm happened. 4. Allow user record device data history.
Archer BC
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Archer BC is a companion app for Archer riflescopes. Connect to your scope via Wi-Fi and manage all settings directly from your smartphone. Key Features: - Ballistic Profiles: Create, edit, and send complete ballistic profiles to your scope, including rifle, bullet, cartridge, and zeroing data. - Shot Conditions: Set wind speed and direction, atmospheric pressure, humidity, air and powder temperature with a visual wind compass. - Distance Table: Build custom distance lists with corrections and upload them to your scope for quick field use. - Reticle Editor: Create and modify reticle patterns with the built-in pixel editor. Load BMP images, draw shapes, set center point, and organize reticles into folders. - Profile Import & Sharing: Import ready-made profiles from .a7p files. Send selected profiles to your scope or share them. - Free: All features available with no subscriptions or in-app purchases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SolarPower Wi at 11.0 against Archer BC's 16.4. 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 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SolarPower Wi | Archer BC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (35 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 祥梯 孟 | ARCHER Systems LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY |
In-app purchases
SolarPower Wi
No in-app purchases
Archer BC
No in-app purchases
