Comparison

LGES eMonitoring vs Shiner

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

Head to head
About

LGES eMonitoring

Access your solar system's performance data remotely. Monitor, manage, and view key metrics from anywhere, saving time and money for owners, operators, installers, and service personnel.

Highlights
  • Professional solar system monitoring
  • Remote system management
  • Access key performance data
  • Mobile access to online portal
  • Save time and money
Features
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LGES eMonitoring - Professional solar system monitoring, management and presentation mobile access to the online portal is available for smartphones with the LGES eMonitoring app. Solar system owners, oprators, installers and service personnel can access the most important data they require from anywhere which can save money and time.

About

Shiner

This monitoring application simplifies inverter setup and configuration for installers. End customers can easily track device performance and operational status in real-time through a user-friendly interface. It offers a comprehensive solution for managing energy systems.

Highlights
  • Quick inverter setup
  • Easy activation and debugging
  • Efficient configuration
  • Real-time device monitoring
  • Operational status updates
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Shiner APP - One-Stop Monitoring Solution Shiner APP is the latest monitoring application developed by Growatt, currently supporting the North American MIN-XH-US series models and available in a trial phase. Whether you are an installer or an end customer, Shiner APP offers a convenient user experience. For Installers: · Quick Setup: Simplifies the installation and configuration process of inverters. · Easy Activation: Activate, upgrade, and debug inverters effortlessly through the app. · Efficient Configuration: Intuitive configuration process enhances installation efficiency. For End Customers: · Real-Time Monitoring: Directly monitor the operational status of your devices through the app. · Status Updates: Always stay updated with the latest operational information of your devices to ensure system stability. · User-Friendly Interface: Easily understand and manage the performance of your devices with an intuitive interface. Shiner APP provides a one-stop solution for installers and end customers, ensuring a seamless experience from installation to daily monitoring.

Screenshots

LGES eMonitoring3 screens
Shiner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shiner at 18% against LGES eMonitoring's 0%. LGES eMonitoring's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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

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

LGES eMonitoring ships an update every 3 weeks, Shiner every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LGES eMonitoring versus Shiner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLGES eMonitoringShiner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.7 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews18.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—20 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

LGES eMonitoring

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

Shiner

All ratings20 ratings
Positive15.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

In-app purchases

None

LGES eMonitoring

No in-app purchases

None

Shiner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LGES eMonitoring free?
LGES eMonitoring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shiner free?
Shiner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LGES eMonitoring or Shiner have ads?
Neither LGES eMonitoring nor Shiner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LGES eMonitoring or Shiner?
LGES eMonitoring ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shiner every 5 weeks. Most recently, LGES eMonitoring was updated on October 6, 2026 and Shiner on October 10, 2026.

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