# Z vs HiSolar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HiSolar at 50% against Z's 33%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Z | HiSolar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-box/id1578050504/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 36 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [zhejiang benyi new energy technology co.,ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536090136) | [深圳市泽联格迈科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768209769) |

## What reviewers say

### Z

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-box/id1578050504)

Manage and monitor your smart home energy devices remotely. Connect to EV chargers and microinverters via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for real-time status updates and control. Compatible with BENY home chargers and balcony/garden PV equipment.

**Highlights:** Remote EV charger monitoring, Microinverter status viewing, Bluetooth direct connection, Wi-Fi cloud registration, Real-time device status, BENY device compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### HiSolar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hisolar/id6447599228)

Monitor and control your green energy devices locally. View device status, adjust settings, check alarms, and export logs. Update firmware directly from your mobile phone.

**Highlights:** Local device login, Monitor running status, Set parameters, View alarms, Export logs, Update firmware

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Z free?

Z is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HiSolar free?

HiSolar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Z or HiSolar have ads?

Neither Z nor HiSolar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Z or HiSolar?

Z ships an update monthly, and HiSolar monthly. Most recently, Z was updated on October 11, 2026 and HiSolar on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*