Comparison

ShineTools vs Soluna eCloud

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

Head to head
About

ShineTools

This professional tool streamlines the setup, diagnostics, and commissioning of local sites for authorized installers. It offers quick site deployment, automatic anomaly detection with troubleshooting, and real-time device status checks via WiFi and Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Quick site setup and deployment
  • Automatic installation diagnostics
  • Precise troubleshooting guidance
  • Device commissioning via WiFi/Bluetooth
  • Real-time device 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.

About

Soluna eCloud

Features
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The application includes functions such as user login and registration, quick creation of power stations, quick creation of collectors and distribution networks, viewing of power station summary and details, equipment list and details, work order list and details, alarm list and details, etc. It supports two modes of Light & Dark. The interface is simple and clear, providing 7x24 hours of data monitoring services.

Screenshots

ShineTools4 screens
Soluna eCloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShineTools at every 2 weeks against Soluna eCloud's every 2 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShineTools ships an update every 2 weeks, Soluna eCloud every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ShineTools versus Soluna eCloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShineToolsSoluna eCloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co.,LtdShanghai Raymon IoT Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

ShineTools

No in-app purchases

None

Soluna eCloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShineTools free?
ShineTools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Soluna eCloud free?
Soluna eCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShineTools or Soluna eCloud have ads?
Neither ShineTools nor Soluna eCloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShineTools or Soluna eCloud?
ShineTools ships an update every 2 weeks, and Soluna eCloud every 2 months. Most recently, ShineTools was updated on October 7, 2026 and Soluna eCloud on September 24, 2026.

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