PV Lite vs Aray Ess
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.
Aray Ess
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Aray ESS is a smart monitoring and management platform designed for high-voltage energy storage devices. By logging in with an assigned account, users can monitor device operation in real time, improve O&M efficiency, and ensure system safety and stability. Main features: Device Monitoring: Real-time view of core data such as voltage, current, and power. Log Recording: Supports error log queries and device operation history tracking. Safety Management: Instant alerts for abnormal status, helping users quickly locate issues. Account Login: Simply use the account assigned by your company to access your dedicated hardware device. Wherever you are, Aray ESS enables efficient management of your energy storage system, improving reliability and safety.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PV Lite at every 3 weeks against Aray Ess's every 3 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PV Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, Aray Ess every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PV Lite | Aray Ess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Chengdu E-Linter Information Technology Co., Ltd. | 深圳市傲雷新能源科技有限公司 |
In-app purchases
PV Lite
No in-app purchases
Aray Ess
No in-app purchases
