LGES eMonitoring vs Shiner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Professional solar system monitoring
- Remote system management
- Access key performance data
- Mobile access to online portal
- Save time and money
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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.
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.
- Quick inverter setup
- Easy activation and debugging
- Efficient configuration
- Real-time device monitoring
- Operational status updates
- User-friendly interface
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | LGES eMonitoring | Shiner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.7 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 18.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD. | Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
LGES eMonitoring
Shiner
In-app purchases
LGES eMonitoring
No in-app purchases
Shiner
No in-app purchases
