S vs ShineTools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
S
Monitor your distributed PV power plant's performance with real-time data. View energy generation, module-level details, and receive alarm notifications to ensure optimal operation and expected yield.
- Module-level monitoring
- Real-time data display
- Energy generation tracking (daily, monthly, annual, total)
- Alarm information display
- Operation monitoring
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S-miles Enduser is a mobile application developed by Hoymiles especially for owners of distributed PV power plants, which can absorb the operating data of PV power plants from S-miles Cloud. There are more functions, such as module-level monitoring, real-time data display for both plant-level & module-level as well as daily, monthly, annual, and total energy display. Furthermore, you can easily see the alarm information with the equipment, which could assist the owner in monitoring the operation of the PV power plant, ensuring normal operation of the power plant and obtaining of the expected yield.
ShineTools
This professional tool streamlines site setup, diagnostics, and device commissioning for authorized installers. It offers quick deployment solutions, automatic anomaly detection with troubleshooting guidance, and real-time device status checks via WiFi and Bluetooth.
- Quick site setup
- Installation diagnostics
- Device commissioning
- Real-time 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: S at 4.2 against ShineTools's 2.1. S also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and ratings volume (91 vs 19). On price, update cadence, 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.
S holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of S's written reviews are positive against 0% of ShineTools's.
S ships an update monthly, ShineTools every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | S | ShineTools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (91 ratings) — better | 2.1 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 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 | 224 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hoymiles Power Electronics Inc. | Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
S
ShineTools
In-app purchases
S
No in-app purchases
ShineTools
No in-app purchases
