PV Lite vs Things
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PV Lite
Monitor photovoltaic power plant operations with real-time status updates and clear generation reports. Track daily, monthly, and yearly energy output conveniently. Note: Continued GPS use for station creation may impact battery life.
- Real-time power plant status monitoring
- Daily, monthly, and yearly generation reports
- Convenient and quick access to data
- GPS positioning for power station creation
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Photovoltaic power plant operation management, convenient and quick view of the power plant. Master the status of the power station in real time. Every day, every month, every year, the power generation is clear at a glance. [warm tips] -PV Lite will continue to use GPS positioning service when creating the power station, which will consume more power and affect battery life compared with other operations.
Things
Monitor and manage your home energy system with real-time data. Optimize consumption, save money on utility bills, and gain control over your energy usage with intuitive controls and advanced features. Ideal for homeowners and business owners.
- Real-time energy usage information
- Optimize energy consumption
- Save money on utility bills
- Intuitive controls
- Advanced energy management features
- Homeowner and business owner tool
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Monitor and control your home energy system with ease using our powerful IoT platform. Our app provides real-time information on your energy usage, allowing you to make informed decisions about your consumption. With intuitive controls and advanced features, you can optimize your energy usage and save money on your utility bills. Whether you're a homeowner or business owner, our app is the perfect tool for managing your energy needs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Things at 5.0 against PV Lite's 1.0. PV Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Things holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PV Lite | Things |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chengdu E-Linter Information Technology Co., Ltd. | 深圳市它虎科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
PV Lite
Things
In-app purchases
PV Lite
No in-app purchases
Things
No in-app purchases
