Fronius Solar.SOS vs Shiner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fronius Solar.SOS
This business tool helps installers quickly resolve technical issues with solar systems. It allows for easy ordering of replacement parts and provides access to important documentation. The app streamlines the service process directly at the installation site.
- Manage multiple accounts
- Order replacement parts
- Track order status
- Messaging with support
- Access installation guides
- Troubleshoot technical issues
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Fronius Solar.SOS is a self-service solution for all technical queries. This is a business application that installers can use to initiate the service process online directly at the system location - quite simply with the serial number of the inverter or a state code. In the space of a few clicks, Solar.SOS supports installers with troubleshooting and ordering replacement parts. The big advantage is that with this app installers can resolve technical problems themselves at any time. Attention - this app is purely a solution for installers (B2B). Features: - Manage multiple accounts, all from a single account - All orders at a glance (case overview) - Rapid ordering of replacement parts - Check the status of orders with ease - Messaging function with technical support (case messages) - Access to all relevant Installation Instructions and Operating Instructions (YouTube, etc.)
Shiner
This monitoring application simplifies inverter setup and configuration for installers. End customers can easily track device performance and operational status in real-time through a user-friendly interface. It offers a comprehensive solution for managing energy systems.
- Quick inverter setup
- Easy activation and debugging
- Efficient configuration
- Real-time device monitoring
- Operational status updates
- User-friendly interface
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Shiner APP - One-Stop Monitoring Solution Shiner APP is the latest monitoring application developed by Growatt, currently supporting the North American MIN-XH-US series models and available in a trial phase. Whether you are an installer or an end customer, Shiner APP offers a convenient user experience. For Installers: · Quick Setup: Simplifies the installation and configuration process of inverters. · Easy Activation: Activate, upgrade, and debug inverters effortlessly through the app. · Efficient Configuration: Intuitive configuration process enhances installation efficiency. For End Customers: · Real-Time Monitoring: Directly monitor the operational status of your devices through the app. · Status Updates: Always stay updated with the latest operational information of your devices to ensure system stability. · User-Friendly Interface: Easily understand and manage the performance of your devices with an intuitive interface. Shiner APP provides a one-stop solution for installers and end customers, ensuring a seamless experience from installation to daily monitoring.
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Verdict
Fronius Solar.SOS and Shiner both sit at 1.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 18% of Shiner's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fronius Solar.SOS's. Shiner also leads on ratings volume (21 vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shiner holds the better App Store score, 1.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shiner has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Fronius Solar.SOS's written reviews are positive against 18% of Shiner's.
Fronius Solar.SOS ships an update every 3 months, Shiner every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fronius Solar.SOS | Shiner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (2 ratings) | 1.7 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 18.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fronius International GmbH | Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
Fronius Solar.SOS
Shiner
In-app purchases
Fronius Solar.SOS
No in-app purchases
Shiner
No in-app purchases
