# Sunnova vs Pixel Progress

Sunnova and Pixel Progress both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Pixel Progress's written reviews are positive against 6% of Sunnova's. Sunnova's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (844 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Progress sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Sunnova asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Sunnova against 4.0 for Pixel Progress. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunnova has 844 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 6% of Sunnova's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Progress's.

Sunnova ships an update every 3 weeks, Pixel Progress monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunnova | Pixel Progress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (844 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunnova/id1604631393/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-progress/id6754823759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **844** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sunnova Energy Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435520898) | [Travis Templeton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778060930) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunnova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunnova/id1604631393)

Take charge of your home's energy consumption. This app integrates solar, storage, and electric vehicle management into a single platform. Monitor performance, optimize usage, and gain insights into your energy ecosystem.

**Highlights:** Manage solar, storage, and EV devices, View energy performance (hourly, daily, monthly), Optimize home energy usage, Centralized energy ecosystem management, Control Sunnova Adaptive Home™

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- ⚠️ Unreliable data
- 🔒 Login issues
- 💸 Poor customer service
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on startup
- Incorrect or missing production data
- Billing information not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Custom date range for production data
- Real-time energy usage and generation data
- Ability to view individual panel performance


### Pixel Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-progress/id6754823759)

Transform your daily tasks into an engaging adventure. This app uses video game mechanics to help you track your to-dos, motivate friends, and earn rewards by defeating challenges.

**Highlights:** Gamified task tracking, Friend encouragement, Boss battles for loot, Progress visualization, To-do list management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel Power-Up | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sunnova free?

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

### Is Pixel Progress free?

Pixel Progress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sunnova or Pixel Progress?

Pixel Progress is rated higher. Sunnova averages 3.9 out of 5 from 844 ratings, while Pixel Progress averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sunnova or Pixel Progress have ads?

Neither Sunnova nor Pixel Progress shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sunnova or Pixel Progress?

Sunnova ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pixel Progress monthly. Most recently, Sunnova was updated on October 10, 2026 and Pixel Progress on October 7, 2026.

---

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