Comparison

Berner BlueSecur vs MyPVOutput

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

Head to head
About

Berner BlueSecur

Features
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Operate devices compatible with BlueSecur using the Berner BlueSecur app. You can send permissions (keys) to family or friends, for example, via text message, e-mail or messenger. You don’t even have to be home to send a key, since keys are transmitted via a certified server in Germany. Manage your keys right in the app. The BlueSecur app must be installed on your mobile phone ahead of time. If a user hasn’t installed the app, they will be forwarded to the app store. Information on the BlueSecur app: - Add a device by scanning the QR code. - Setup and operation do not require an Internet connection. - Permissions (keys) are created on the administrator’s app, can be issued either temporarily or permanently and can also be deleted. - Sets of keys are subject to a fee. One-time keys are free of charge. - Max. 250 users - Optionally, you can use an external antenna should you have range issues. Using Bluetooth in the background of your mobile phone reduces its battery life.

About

MyPVOutput

Monitor your solar panel electricity production and consumption directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Visualize daily, monthly, and yearly data with interactive charts and compare performance across different systems and time periods. Keep key figures accessible on your home screen or watch face.

Highlights
  • Solar production and consumption monitoring
  • Daily, monthly, and yearly data visualization
  • Interactive charts and comparisons
  • Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch widgets
  • Support for multiple solar systems
  • Temperature data display
Features
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See how much electricity your solar system produces and how much you use. MyPVOutput brings your PVOutput.org data to iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Check today's results, browse your history and compare production across days, months or years. Keep key figures on your Home Screen, Lock Screen or watch face. CHARTS AND HISTORY • Daily, monthly and yearly production • Consumption and temperature, where available in PVOutput • Interactive charts with a full-screen view • Comparisons between systems and time periods • Detailed results for individual days and months • Temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit WIDGETS AND APPLE WATCH Check your figures on the Home Screen, Lock Screen or Apple Watch without opening the iPhone app. Watch face complications are also available. MULTIPLE SYSTEMS Add your PVOutput systems and compare their results. MyPVOutput supports systems that report production only, as well as those that also report consumption. PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE Pro includes full monthly and yearly analysis, multiple systems, advanced comparisons and long-term production and consumption history. OPTIONAL SUPPORT Supporter subscriptions let you contribute to the app's continued development. They are optional and do not unlock additional features. No ads. A free PVOutput.org account is required. The data available and how up to date it is depend on what your system sends to PVOutput. Requires iOS 15.6 or later. The Apple Watch app requires watchOS 8.7 or later; Watch widgets and complications require watchOS 9 or later. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mypvoutput.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Berner BlueSecur4 screens
MyPVOutput4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MyPVOutput at every 4 days against Berner BlueSecur's every 5 months. 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. Berner BlueSecur sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MyPVOutput sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Berner BlueSecur ships an update every 5 months, MyPVOutput every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Berner BlueSecur versus MyPVOutput: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBerner BlueSecurMyPVOutput
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHormann KG AntriebstechnikMichal Henryk Mirski

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Berner BlueSecur

One-time1
  • 5 access keys$34.99
3 purchases

MyPVOutput

Subscriptions2
  • Support MyPVOutput$0.991 Month
  • Support MyPVOutput$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO$3.99

Questions

Is Berner BlueSecur free?
Berner BlueSecur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyPVOutput free?
MyPVOutput is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Berner BlueSecur or MyPVOutput have ads?
Neither Berner BlueSecur nor MyPVOutput shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Berner BlueSecur or MyPVOutput?
Berner BlueSecur ships an update every 5 months, and MyPVOutput every 4 days. Most recently, Berner BlueSecur was updated on November 3, 2026 and MyPVOutput on November 5, 2026.

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