Comparison

TerraConfig(legacy) vs ShineTools

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

Head to head
About

TerraConfig(legacy)

This tool allows qualified electricians and engineers to commission, configure, and maintain ABB Terra AC wall boxes. It provides essential digital features for safe charger setup and management, including network configuration and firmware updates.

Highlights
  • Commission and configure wall boxes via Bluetooth
  • Configure network gateways (WiFi, LAN, 4G)
  • Adjust charging power and load balance
  • Sync configurations to ABB backend
  • Update wall box firmware
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TerraConfig is a practical and efficient app for qualified electricians or engineers to commission, configure and maintain the ABB Terra AC wall box. The app is exclusively designed for ABB Terra AC wall box. It provides the wall box with an extended set of digital features and is required to safely configure the charger. To use the TerraConfig app a dedicated account is needed. If you don’t have an account yet, reach out to your local ABB representative to have them setup an account for you. Main features include: Configuration: Commission and configure a Terra AC wall box via Bluetooth. You can configure a network gateway (WiFi, LAN and 4G on selected models) to connect the charger to the internet. Safety: To create a safe and reliable charging experience for the user of the charger, use TerraConfig to adjust its maximum charging power, load balance thresholds and other electrical features to match the upstream installation and to comply with local regulations. Synchronize: Sync and upload the configuration of the Terra AC wall box to the ABB backend. Firmware Update: TerraConfig makes updating the firmware of the Terra AC wall box simple and fast. Download the firmware update once and upload it to multiple Terra AC wall boxes if needed. Terra AC is ABB latest wall box for AC charging electric vehicles with up to 22kW. The wall box comes with extended networking and connectivity features as standard and is accompanied by two smartphone applications and web portals. ChargerSync for Terra AC owners, users and operators and TerraConfig for installers and commissioning engineers.

About

ShineTools

This professional tool streamlines the setup, diagnostics, and commissioning of local sites for authorized installers. It offers quick site deployment, automatic anomaly detection with troubleshooting, and real-time device status checks via WiFi and Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Quick site setup and deployment
  • Automatic installation diagnostics
  • Precise troubleshooting guidance
  • Device commissioning via WiFi/Bluetooth
  • Real-time device status checks
  • Parameter configuration
  • Firmware updates
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ShineTools is a professional local commissioning tool for authorized Growatt installers, integrating core functions such as quick site setup, installation diagnostics, and device commissioning, improving operational efficiency. Quick Site Setup: Deliver one-stop site deployment solutions, streamline workflows, and cut down site commissioning time. Installation Diagnostics: Automaticly detect system anomalies and provide precise troubleshooting guidance, enabling efficient plant setup and maintenance. Device Commissioning: Connect via WiFi and Bluetooth to enable real-time device status checks, parameter configuration, and firmware updates.

Screenshots

TerraConfig(legacy)4 screens
ShineTools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TerraConfig(legacy) at 3.0 against ShineTools's 2.1. TerraConfig(legacy) also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). ShineTools's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TerraConfig(legacy) holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShineTools has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TerraConfig(legacy) ships an update every 4 months, ShineTools every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TerraConfig(legacy) versus ShineTools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerraConfig(legacy)ShineTools
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better2.1 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings219 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB77 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChargedot Shanghai New Energy Technology Co., LtdShenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

TerraConfig(legacy)

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ShineTools

All ratings19 ratings
Positive26.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative73.7%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative97.6%

In-app purchases

None

TerraConfig(legacy)

No in-app purchases

None

ShineTools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TerraConfig(legacy) free?
TerraConfig(legacy) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShineTools free?
ShineTools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TerraConfig(legacy) or ShineTools?
TerraConfig(legacy) is rated higher. TerraConfig(legacy) averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ShineTools averages 2.1 from 19 ratings.
Do TerraConfig(legacy) or ShineTools have ads?
Neither TerraConfig(legacy) nor ShineTools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TerraConfig(legacy) or ShineTools?
TerraConfig(legacy) ships an update every 4 months, and ShineTools every 2 weeks. Most recently, TerraConfig(legacy) was updated on October 1, 2026 and ShineTools on October 13, 2026.

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