Comparison

SunStrong Connect vs SolarPanelApp

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

Head to head
About

SunStrong Connect

Monitor and control your home solar power system with this app. View solar production, home consumption, and battery power flows. Manage battery settings and receive system alerts for informed energy decisions.

Highlights
  • Monitor solar production
  • Track home consumption
  • View battery power flows
  • Control battery settings
  • Receive system alerts
  • View historical performance
Features
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mySunPower is now SunStrong Connect! SunStrong Connect™ offers convenient information about and control over your home solar power system. Designed to integrate seamlessly with your solar and battery storage solutions, SunStrong Connect puts the power to monitor system performance and control battery settings in the palm of your hand. Features include: • Views of solar production, home consumption, and battery power flows. • Historical system performance, including energy consumption data for homes equipped with energy consumption meters. • SunVault™ Storage controls to change battery settings and view battery status. • Live weather data and system alerts to inform energy decisions. Copyright © 2025 SunStrong Management. All rights reserved. An official SunStrong Connect app.

About

SolarPanelApp

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SolarPanelApp: Maximize Your Solar Potential SolarPanelApp helps you align your solar panels accurately and track their performance right from your iPhone or iPad. Whether you are a DIY solar enthusiast, off-grid explorer, or professional installer, this app gives you the tools to make solar optimization easy, intelligent, and portable. Key Features Real-Time Panel Alignment Visualize tilt, azimuth, and roll using live device sensors See your panel’s current vs. recommended orientation Get alignment suggestions based on location and sun path Location-Based Optimization Automatic detection of GPS coordinates and altitude Computes optimal yearly or daily tilt for your region Ideal for fixed and manually adjusted panel setups Performance Insights Instantaneous efficiency feedback based on orientation deviation Define and save multiple panels with custom tags Compare performance losses due to misalignment or aging Smart Visual Tools View graphs showing solar declination, panel aging, and yield loss See performance index definitions with clear formulas and examples No External Tools Required Works entirely with your device’s built-in sensors No need for external inclinometer or compass Designed for: Rooftop solar users Off-grid cabin and camper setups Solar energy educators and students Field installers and technicians Anyone interested in maximizing solar efficiency Ready to get the most from your solar panels? Download SolarPanelApp and align with the sun — smarter, cleaner, better.

Screenshots

SunStrong Connect4 screens
SolarPanelApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SunStrong Connect at 15.1 against SolarPanelApp's 18.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SunStrong Connect versus SolarPanelApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunStrong ConnectSolarPanelApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (15K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings15K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunStrong ManagementSujay Kadam

Bugs and requests

SunStrong Connect

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App displaying incorrect power flow information
  • Historical data disappearing or not updating
  • Connectivity issues causing data loss

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view individual panel performance
  • Integration with home energy consumption data
  • Customizable data views and comparison tools
  • Improved notification and alert system

SolarPanelApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SunStrong Connect

No in-app purchases

None

SolarPanelApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SunStrong Connect free?
SunStrong Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SolarPanelApp free?
SolarPanelApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SunStrong Connect or SolarPanelApp have ads?
Neither SunStrong Connect nor SolarPanelApp shows ads.

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