Comparison

Fronius Solar.SOS vs aetherSmart

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

aetherSmart

Features
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aetherSmart puts your Aether X-Series heat pump water heater in your pocket. See exactly what your hot water is doing right now — the current tank temperature, whether the unit is heating, and how it is tracking through the day. Set the temperature you want and the app handles the rest. MODES FOR HOW YOU LIVE Eco runs at the lowest cost and is the default. Standard gives you warmer water on demand. Boost heats fast when you need it — and returns to Eco on its own once the tank reaches temperature, so it never keeps running in the expensive band. SCHEDULE AROUND YOUR TARIFF Set timers to heat during solar hours or off-peak windows. Scheduled runs always use Eco mode. Set it once and leave it. ALERTS THAT ACTUALLY REACH YOU Get told if your tank drops below temperature, or if the unit reports a fault — on your lock screen, even when the app is closed. Faults are named with the exact code, so your installer knows what they are coming to before they arrive. HOLIDAY MODE Going away? Hold the tank at a lower temperature while you are gone, and bring it back with one tap. FOR INSTALLERS Commission new units, run live diagnostics, read sensor values and fault registers, and hand systems over to the homeowner when the job is done. aetherSmart works with Aether X-Series heat pump water heaters. A paired unit is required to use the app.

Screenshots

Fronius Solar.SOS4 screens
aetherSmart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Fronius Solar.SOS at 14.0 against aetherSmart's 16.0. 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
Fronius Solar.SOS versus aetherSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFronius Solar.SOSaetherSmart
PriceFreeFree
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 iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFronius International GmbHAUSTRALIAN ELECTRIFY GROUP PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Fronius Solar.SOS

No in-app purchases

None

aetherSmart

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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