OpticsRE vs MNBLE UPDATE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpticsRE
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.
- Connect with OutBack devices
- View energy use and production
- Access historical performance data
- Receive email notifications
- Remote control access
- Eliminate site visits
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OPTICS RE is an intelligent platform for users of OutBack power conversion systems, as it allows them to connect with OutBack products (Mojave, AXS Port, Mate3 family, RoseWater) and view important information about their system's energy use and production, as well as historical performance and event data. It also provides email & mobile notifications* and alerts, allowing for remote control access, which can help eliminate unnecessary site visits. With OPTICS RE, users can use any internet-connected device to monitor and control their OutBack power conversion systems remotely, providing convenience and flexibility. * Mobile Push Notifications only available for Mojave systems at this time. Features: Connect with Mojave, AXS Port, Mate3 Family, and RoseWater internet connected devices View energy use and production Historical performance and event data Email notifications and alerts Mobile push notifications for Mojave systems Remote control access Eliminate unnecessary site visits If you have any questions or suggestions? Please contact our support team: Customer support: https://www.outbackpower.com/resources/technical-support/support-center Privacy policy: https://www.outbackpower.com/about-outback/policies-and-notices/privacy-policy Technical support: https://www.outbackpower.com/resources/technical-support/support-center
MNBLE UPDATE
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Update MidNite Solar's newest products including displays, charger controllers and inverters. Pre-download firmware for off network updates. Find out if you are running the most current firmware for your MidNite device. Search the web, update your social media or use other phone applications while updating.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OpticsRE at every 7 months against MNBLE UPDATE's every 34 months. OpticsRE also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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.
OpticsRE ships an update every 7 months, MNBLE UPDATE every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpticsRE | MNBLE UPDATE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 34 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alpha Technologies, Inc. | Midnite Solar |
In-app purchases
OpticsRE
No in-app purchases
MNBLE UPDATE
No in-app purchases
