# Poway CityApp vs Sunrun

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sunrun at 3.4K against Poway CityApp's 33. Sunrun also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Poway CityApp against 4.5 for Sunrun. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunrun has 3.4K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Poway CityApp ships an update every 5 months, Sunrun every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Poway CityApp | Sunrun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poway-cityapp/id1503213445/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrun/id6443806453/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 146 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Poway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503213444) | [Sunrun Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052845424) |

## What reviewers say

### Poway CityApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poway-cityapp/id1503213445)

This civic engagement tool allows residents to report non-emergency service issues with photos and receive updates on their resolution. It also provides access to city events, news, and essential services like bill payment.

**Highlights:** Submit non-emergency service requests, Attach photos to requests, Track request status and updates, Access city events and news, Pay water bills, Link to social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sunrun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrun/id6443806453)

Monitor your solar energy system, track energy production, and access support. Gain insights into your environmental impact and manage your system data from a single, user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** System data management, Energy production tracking, Customer support access, Environmental impact insights, User-friendly interface

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Real-time data tracking
- 💡 Comprehensive solar production metrics
- 🔍 Detailed system information
- 🌞 Visually pleasing app design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or delayed data
- 🔍 Lack of individual panel monitoring
- 🔋 No battery usage information
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear data presentation
- 🔍 Missing system specifications

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Frequent loading issues
- Charts and graphs not functioning properly
- Discrepancies between app and actual production

**Requested features**

- Download or export data
- Integrate energy usage data
- Add alerts and notifications
- Provide landscape mode on iPad
- Show year-over-year production comparisons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Poway CityApp free?

Poway CityApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sunrun free?

Sunrun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Poway CityApp or Sunrun?

Sunrun is rated higher. Poway CityApp averages 4.4 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Sunrun averages 4.5 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Poway CityApp or Sunrun have ads?

Neither Poway CityApp nor Sunrun shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Poway CityApp or Sunrun?

Poway CityApp ships an update every 5 months, and Sunrun every 4 weeks. Most recently, Poway CityApp was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sunrun on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*