Comparison

CPS Connect Pro vs Chint PowerView

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

Head to head
About

CPS Connect Pro

This app allows users to connect to and manage various hardware modules for solar inverters. It facilitates parameter settings, firmware upgrades, and remote monitoring of PV plants.

Highlights
  • Connect to hardware modules (FG4E, FG4C, WiFi, GPRS, FOMlink)
  • Initialize and modify CPS NO-LCD inverters
  • Upgrade inverter firmware
  • Configure gateways for internet access
  • Scan Modbus bus for configuration
  • Simplify PV plant activation and creation
  • Remote data viewing and alarm monitoring
Features
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*Able to connect to hardware such as FG4E, FG4C, WiFi gateway, GPRS gateway, FOMlink module. *By connecting the FOMlink module, you can initialize the CPS NO-LCD inverters, modify parameter settings, and upgrade firmware. *When installing the FG series gateway, you can choose different communication ways to access the Internet; configure the gateway to send data directly to the 3rd party server. *When installing FG series gateways, you can scan the Modbus bus and perform required configuration and maintenance. *When installing FG and various types of gateways, the process of activating and creating a PV plant becomes simpler; even when encountering field problems, the configuration process and diagnostic data can be sent directly to the cloud.Timely access to technical services. *Operation and maintenance users with accounts can directly view data and alarms through mobile phones; according to different permissions, they can remotely control power plants.

About

Chint PowerView

Features
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【 Application Introduction 】 PowerView is an intelligent energy management tool that helps you stay informed about the energy usage of your home or property at any time. Whether it's water, electricity or gas, they can be easily queried and managed through mobile phones, making life more efficient and reassuring. [Core Function] Real time data query: Check the real-time balance and usage changes of water meters, electricity meters, gas meters and other equipment at any time. • Energy consumption statistical analysis: Provides multi-dimensional statistics and trend charts for daily, monthly, and hourly data to help you intuitively understand energy consumption habits and plan energy conservation effectively. • Bill management: Easily query historical bills, consumption details, and recharge records, making income and expenses clear at a glance. Automatic meter reading: The backend system automatically collects data, reducing manual meter reading errors and making data more accurate. Energy usage reminder: In case of insufficient balance, abnormal energy usage, abnormal meter reading, etc., push reminders as soon as possible to avoid affecting daily life. 【 Applicable Scenarios 】 • Household energy consumption management Centralized management of properties such as apartments, dormitories, and office buildings • Energy consumption supervision and optimization of enterprises and factories Our advantages Real time, accurate and reliable data Professional analysis of energy consumption trends to assist in energy conservation and emission reduction • Thoughtful reminder service, making life more reassuring PowerView, Make energy management smarter and more convenient!

Screenshots

CPS Connect Pro4 screens
Chint PowerView4 screens

Verdict

The call

CPS Connect Pro and Chint PowerView are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CPS Connect Pro versus Chint PowerView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCPS Connect ProChint PowerView
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFOMWARE LIMITEDZhejiang Chint Instrument & Meter Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

CPS Connect Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Chint PowerView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CPS Connect Pro free?
CPS Connect Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chint PowerView free?
Chint PowerView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CPS Connect Pro or Chint PowerView have ads?
Neither CPS Connect Pro nor Chint PowerView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CPS Connect Pro or Chint PowerView?
CPS Connect Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chint PowerView every 3 weeks. Most recently, CPS Connect Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Chint PowerView on October 28, 2026.

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