Renogy vs BougeRV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Renogy
Monitor your off-grid solar energy systems in real-time, configure devices remotely, and connect with a community of solar enthusiasts. Share your DIY projects, learn from others, and access exclusive promotions and rewards.
- Real-time energy monitoring
- Device settings configuration
- Online DIY learning and sharing
- Exclusive rewards and promotions
- Access to online store
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The Renogy app is made specially for the off-grid community to monitor your Renogy powered solar solutions, share your DIY solutions in the community, and learn more about the solar energy from Renogy users worldwide. Key Features: • Real-time Monitoring 1 Monitor your energy devices all from one app. 2 Keep track of battery levels, remaining charging times, present voltage, and more. • Settings Configurations 1 Configure your devices via just a few taps on your phone screen. 2 Apply changed settings to your devices instantly. • Online DIY Learning & Sharing 1 Share your off-grid living experiences with like-minded individuals. 2 Learn how others design their solar systems on their own. 3 Stay in the loop about new and upcoming off-grid solutions and events from Renogy. • Abundant Rewards 1 Receive early promotion notices and enjoy membership pricing on hundreds of items. 2 Redeem Renogy products and coupons with your earned points. • Online Store 1 Purchase Renogy products and solutions at the optimal prices. Are you ready to take control of your own energy? Download the Renogy app and join Power Plus now
BougeRV
Control your BougeRV smart devices remotely. Manage refrigerators, energy storage systems, and air conditioners with ease. This utility app provides seamless integration for optimizing your device performance.
- Control refrigerators
- Manage energy storage
- Operate air conditioners
- Remote device management
- Smart appliance integration
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A tool APP for BougeRV to control refrigerators, energy storage, air conditioners, etc
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BougeRV at 62% against Renogy's 11%. BougeRV also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8). Renogy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
BougeRV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 799 and 377 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Renogy's written reviews are positive against 62% of BougeRV's.
Renogy ships an update every 2 weeks, BougeRV every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Renogy | BougeRV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (799 ratings) | 4.7 (377 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.6% of reviews | 62.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 799 — better | 377 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 210 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Renogy Suzhou Co.,Ltd. | Guangzhou Boju Information Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Renogy
BougeRV
User reviews
Renogy
From 799 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to set up and configure
- 🚀 Plug and go functionality
- 🔋 Decent battery monitoring
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🔍 Inaccurate or missing data
- 📱 Requires internet connection to function
- 🤖 Overly complex UI with unnecessary features
BougeRV
From 377 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 📱 Remote control via phone
- ❄️ Keeps items cool/frozen
- 🔋 Good battery life/runtime
- 🔌 Multiple power options
Room to improve
- ❌ App doesn't connect
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- ⚠️ Inaccurate battery gauge
- 🌡️ Inaccurate temperature readings
- 🤔 Confusing 'Whole' metric
Bugs and requests
Renogy
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch after updates
- Login/account creation issues
- Bluetooth pairing problems
Requested features
4 requests- Detailed battery health and usage history
- Customizable alerts and notifications
- Apple Watch support
- Offline mode for remote monitoring
BougeRV
Reported bugs
19 issues- App fails to connect via Bluetooth
- App does not recognize devices
- Login/account creation errors
- Verification code not received
- App crashes or freezes
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- Inaccurate temperature readings
- Inaccurate battery gauge
- Updates breaking Bluetooth connectivity
- Expired certificates for QR code
- Cannot control AC unit after update
- Cannot access certain features (e.g., left side)
- App shows device as 'offline' or 'not powered'
- Cannot create an account
- App does not launch after connection
- Temperature units switch randomly
- App screen 'runs wild'
- Cannot operate fridge without account
- App detects wrong model (e.g., Rocky vs. dual door)
- Bluetooth button not working
Requested features
8 requests- Dark mode for homepage
- Track wattage in app
- More battery metrics
- Clearer power source indicator in app
- Support for CRH series in help section
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- Estimated run times and fuel level
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Ability to control left side of fridge
In-app purchases
Renogy
No in-app purchases
BougeRV
No in-app purchases
