Comparison

Fronius Solar.SOS vs MeshCoreOTA

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.)

About

MeshCoreOTA

Features
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MeshCore OTA Repeater updater for iOS. If you know what meshcore is, and you know what a repeater is, this is the app you want. The app connects via BLE to a MeshCore Bluetooth companion node. It then allows you to select a repeater, put it into OTA mode via a login. Then you switch to the Repeaters WiFi connection and do a flash. PLEASE NOTE: this is for ESP-32 based repeaters only.

Screenshots

Fronius Solar.SOS4 screens
MeshCoreOTA1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fronius Solar.SOS at Free against MeshCoreOTA's $0.99. Fronius Solar.SOS also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On 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

Fronius Solar.SOS is free to download; MeshCoreOTA costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fronius Solar.SOS versus MeshCoreOTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFronius Solar.SOSMeshCoreOTA
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating1.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFronius International GmbHGerald Speers

In-app purchases

None

Fronius Solar.SOS

No in-app purchases

None

MeshCoreOTA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fronius Solar.SOS free?
Fronius Solar.SOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeshCoreOTA free?
MeshCoreOTA costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fronius Solar.SOS or MeshCoreOTA have ads?
Neither Fronius Solar.SOS nor MeshCoreOTA shows ads.

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