Comparison

S vs Electrodesk

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

Head to head
About

S

This app streamlines the installation and monitoring of distributed PV power plants. It offers an easy-to-use interface for setting up monitoring accounts and provides visual guidance for microinverter installation. Access plant-level and module-level power generation data, along with detailed alarm information for diagnostics.

Highlights
  • Easy account monitoring
  • Visual installation guide
  • Rapid account configuration
  • Plant-level data
  • Module-level data
  • Alarm information
Features
Read full description

S-miles Installer is a mobile application developed by Hoymiles especially for installers of distributed PV power plants. It provides an EASY-TO-USE procedure for monitoring accounts and a visual physical layout guide for the installation of microinverters, which helps installers configure monitoring accounts rapidly, and provides installers power generation data on both plant-level & module-level as well as detailed alarm information about the power plant for commissioning & diagnostics.

About

Electrodesk

Features
Read full description

Accurate and reliable electrical calculators, designed by an engineer. Electrodesk provides a complete set of essential tools for electrical calculations, built with a strong focus on precision and real world usability. Whether you are a professional, a student, or an enthusiast, you can rely on fast, consistent, and accurate results. TOOLS INCLUDED: • Ohm’s Law calculators (Voltage, Current, Resistance, Power) • Conversions: Volts, Watts, Amps, kVA • Energy and power calculations (Joules, Watts, Volts) • Energy consumption estimator based on real usage • Unit conversions: mAh ↔ Wh • HelioCalc, a powerful tool for estimating solar energy using official PVGIS data FEATURES: • Engineered for accuracy and reliability • Clean, intuitive interface • Works offline • No ads, no in-app purchases, no data tracking Designed for engineers, electricians, technicians, students, and anyone who needs precise electrical calculations.

Screenshots

S4 screens
Electrodesk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: S at monthly against Electrodesk's every 3 months. S also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S ships an update monthly, Electrodesk every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
S versus Electrodesk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSElectrodesk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoymiles Power Electronics Inc.MARIUS-MIHAI IANCU

In-app purchases

None

S

No in-app purchases

None

Electrodesk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is S free?
S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electrodesk free?
Electrodesk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do S or Electrodesk have ads?
Neither S nor Electrodesk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S or Electrodesk?
S ships an update monthly, and Electrodesk every 3 months. Most recently, S was updated on October 23, 2026 and Electrodesk on October 7, 2026.

Other comparisons