# OpticsRE vs SunBeat Energy+

The clearest difference is rating: SunBeat Energy+ at 3.0 against OpticsRE's 1.5. SunBeat Energy+ also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 8%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). OpticsRE's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SunBeat Energy+ holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpticsRE has 44 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of OpticsRE's written reviews are positive against 50% of SunBeat Energy+'s.

OpticsRE ships an update every 7 months, SunBeat Energy+ every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpticsRE | SunBeat Energy+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opticsre/id1624617287/reviews) | **[3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunbeat-energy-plus/id6443723101/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alpha Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123884269) | [Maximo Torres](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574698687) |

## What reviewers say

### OpticsRE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opticsre/id1624617287)

Monitor and control OutBack power conversion systems remotely. View energy use, production, and historical data. Receive email and mobile notifications for alerts and system events.

**Highlights:** Connect with OutBack devices, View energy use and production, Access historical performance data, Receive email notifications, Remote control access, Eliminate site visits

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App finally supports Radian Series (v2.0)
- 👍 App finally supports Mate3s family (v2.0)
- 👍 Can see home/system data via app (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently fails to sign on/login
- 🐛 App is not user-friendly or easy to use
- 🐛 App is unreliable and often non-functioning
- 🐛 Google sign-in does not provide a password for app
- 🐛 App hangs on login screen

**Reported bugs**

- Impossible to sign on at times
- App will not work without a password when using Google sign-in
- App is non-functioning
- "Something went wrong please try again" error on login
- App hangs on login screen

**Requested features**

- Update system list to include Radian Series (historical)
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Fix login issues
- Provide better communication regarding outages
- Make app user-friendly


### SunBeat Energy+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunbeat-energy-plus/id6443723101)

Monitor and maintain your home's photovoltaic and energy storage systems remotely. Keep track of your energy production and consumption with this utility app.

**Highlights:** Remote monitoring, System maintenance, Photovoltaic system tracking, Energy storage management, Home energy insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpticsRE free?

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

### Is SunBeat Energy+ free?

SunBeat Energy+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpticsRE or SunBeat Energy+?

SunBeat Energy+ is rated higher. OpticsRE averages 1.5 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while SunBeat Energy+ averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do OpticsRE or SunBeat Energy+ have ads?

Neither OpticsRE nor SunBeat Energy+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpticsRE or SunBeat Energy+?

OpticsRE ships an update every 7 months, and SunBeat Energy+ every 3 months. Most recently, OpticsRE was updated on November 3, 2026 and SunBeat Energy+ on November 3, 2026.

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