Comparison

HomeNode vs Solar power 2.0

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

Head to head
About

HomeNode

Features
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Do it yourself home automation. The HomeNode App makes it easy to manage your devices. // Code for NodeMcu https://github.com/thebestion/HomeNode-NodeMCU-HomeAutomation

About

Solar power 2.0

This app allows Bluetooth remote control for solar charge controllers. Monitor solar power generation data in real-time and set charging parameters for different battery types. It does not collect user data and is free to use with no ads.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth remote control
  • Real-time solar data monitoring
  • Customizable charging parameters
  • Battery type settings
  • Operation mode selection
  • No user data collection
Features
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这个应用是一个蓝牙远程操作软件,为太阳能充电控制器开发。用户可以实时监测与太阳能发电有关的数据,便于用户为不同类型的电池设定充电参数和操作模式。它不收集用户的本地数据。只能用蓝牙连接。没有必要注册帐户,也没有广告(免费使用)

Screenshots

HomeNode3 screens
Solar power 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Solar power 2.0 at Free against HomeNode's $0.99. Solar power 2.0 also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 55 months). HomeNode's advantage is iOS requirement (12 vs 14.0). 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

Solar power 2.0 is free to download; HomeNode costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomeNode ships an update every 55 months, Solar power 2.0 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
HomeNode versus Solar power 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeNodeSolar power 2.0
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 55 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian Hans Harke凌 郭

In-app purchases

None

HomeNode

No in-app purchases

None

Solar power 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomeNode free?
HomeNode costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solar power 2.0 free?
Solar power 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HomeNode or Solar power 2.0 have ads?
Neither HomeNode nor Solar power 2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomeNode or Solar power 2.0?
HomeNode ships an update every 55 months, and Solar power 2.0 every 7 months. Most recently, HomeNode was updated on October 21, 2026 and Solar power 2.0 on September 25, 2026.

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