Comparison

OpticsRE vs EG4 Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

EG4 Connect

Monitor the status, running data, and events of your solar and energy storage systems. This application provides real-time insights into your energy infrastructure.

Highlights
  • Monitor system status
  • View running data
  • Track events
  • Energy storage system insights
  • Solar system monitoring
Features
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EG4Connect is the ultimate, easy‑to‑use monitoring and management app for EG4's Energy Storage Systems, including the FlexBOSS, 18kPV, 12000XP, GridBOSS, and more. Built with simplicity at its core, EG4Connect makes it effortless to set up, view, and manage your solar power system! Key Features Fast, Simple Commissioning - Set up newly installed EG4 systems in just a few steps with clear, guided workflows. Real‑Time System Monitoring - Instantly see your solar production, power flow, and system status through clean, intuitive dashboards. Simple Device Management - Easily adjust settings and manage your EG4 devices with straightforward controls designed for anyone to use. Grid Service Controls - Manage & monetize your EG4 equipment through EG4 Grid services - all while never leaving the app. EG4Connect removes complexity so you can focus on what matters most: keeping your energy system running smoothly with confidence and ease.

Screenshots

OpticsRE4 screens
EG4 Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EG4 Connect at 2.8 against OpticsRE's 1.5. EG4 Connect also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 8%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). OpticsRE's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EG4 Connect holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of OpticsRE's written reviews are positive against 35% of EG4 Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpticsRE ships an update every 7 months, EG4 Connect every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OpticsRE versus EG4 Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpticsREEG4 Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (43 ratings)2.8 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews35.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlpha Technologies, Inc.EG4 Electronics

Customer experience

OpticsRE

All ratings38 ratings
Positive13.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative86.8%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.7%

EG4 Connect

All ratings21 ratings
Positive47.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative47.6%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral11.8%
Negative52.9%

Bugs and requests

OpticsRE

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • 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
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  • App stopped working with Radian Series
  • App ceased function on all fronts with zero warning
  • App is not working anymore
  • Cannot login with current version
  • App doesn't work
  • Doesn't remember credentials
  • App is not user friendly and not stable
  • App worked and now it doesn't
  • App backend decommissioned
  • App throws login errors
  • App recently broke and is not functional
  • App won't let me add any system other than Mojave
  • App doesn't show profile or system created on computer
  • Cannot see existing profiles
  • Shows system already added when trying to add
  • Wildly inaccurate data, irregular refresh interval

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
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  • Allow access to all data in one place
  • Offer a dark mode option
  • Improve historical data collection accuracy

EG4 Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OpticsRE

No in-app purchases

None

EG4 Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpticsRE free?
OpticsRE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EG4 Connect free?
EG4 Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpticsRE or EG4 Connect?
EG4 Connect is rated higher. OpticsRE averages 1.5 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while EG4 Connect averages 2.8 from 24 ratings.
Do OpticsRE or EG4 Connect have ads?
Neither OpticsRE nor EG4 Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpticsRE or EG4 Connect?
OpticsRE ships an update every 7 months, and EG4 Connect every 2 months. Most recently, OpticsRE was updated on October 24, 2026 and EG4 Connect on October 24, 2026.

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