Comparison

OpticsRE vs MySolArk v2

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

MySolArk v2

This app allows users to remotely monitor their Sol-Ark Inverters and Energy Storage Systems. Access real-time data and system status from any location, ensuring you stay informed about your energy usage and performance.

Highlights
  • Remote inverter monitoring
  • ESS status tracking
  • Anytime, anywhere access
  • System performance data
Features
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MySolArk delivers up-to-date monitoring, detailed historical data, and a fully customizable dashboard — so you always know how your solar, battery, and grid are performing. LIVE POWER FLOW See energy moving through your system with an animated power flow diagram. Watch solar charge your battery, power your home, and export to the grid — with data refreshed every few minutes. CUSTOMIZABLE DASHBOARD Make MySolArk yours. Add, remove, and reorder monitoring cards to build the dashboard that fits how you think about your energy. Choose from solar production, grid balance, battery status, weather, device health, generation charts, and more. DETAILED ENERGY CHARTS Dive into your data with interactive charts spanning day, month, year, and lifetime views. Track solar generation, home consumption, battery charge and discharge, grid import and export, and generator usage — all in one place. SOLAR PRODUCTION & GRID BALANCE See your total solar production for today, this month, this year, and your system's lifetime. Track daily grid import and export at a glance. BATTERY MONITORING Keep tabs on your battery state of charge, charge and discharge rates, and daily energy throughput. WEATHER AT YOUR SITE View current weather conditions, temperature, wind, humidity, sunrise, and sunset for your plant location. DEVICE MANAGEMENT Check the status of every inverter and dongle in your system. View firmware versions, signal strength, and connection health. Access advanced parameter settings.. EARN MONEY WITH VIRTUAL POWER PLANT (VPP) Enroll in available VPP programs in your area and participate in grid events using your battery. Contribute to a more resilient and affordable electric grid — and get compensated for it. ALERTS & NOTIFICATIONS Receive push notifications for important plant events. Review, manage, and clear alerts from a dedicated inbox. USAGE REPORTS Generate and share monthly energy usage reports as PDFs — perfect for tracking savings or sharing with your installer. MULTI-PLANT SUPPORT Managing more than one Sol-Ark system? Switch between plants instantly from the dashboard. SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT Reach your installer directly from the app, or contact Sol-Ark Customer Service during business hours. Access Sol-Ark documentation and resources without leaving the app. • Dark mode, light mode, or follow your system setting • Pull-to-refresh for live data updates • Landscape chart viewing for detailed analysis • Available in English and Spanish Requires an active MySolArk account.

Screenshots

OpticsRE4 screens
MySolArk v24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MySolArk v2 at 58% against OpticsRE's 8%. MySolArk v2 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). OpticsRE's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

MySolArk v2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySolArk v2 has 679 ratings behind it against 38, 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 58% of MySolArk v2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpticsRE ships an update every 7 months, MySolArk v2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OpticsRE versus MySolArk v2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpticsREMySolArk v2
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (38 ratings)4.6 (679 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews58.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38679 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlpha Technologies, Inc.Sol-Ark

Customer experience

OpticsRE

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

MySolArk v2

All ratings679 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

OpticsRE

No in-app purchases

None

MySolArk v2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpticsRE free?
OpticsRE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MySolArk v2 free?
MySolArk v2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpticsRE or MySolArk v2?
MySolArk v2 is rated higher. OpticsRE averages 1.6 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while MySolArk v2 averages 4.6 from 679 ratings.
Do OpticsRE or MySolArk v2 have ads?
Neither OpticsRE nor MySolArk v2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpticsRE or MySolArk v2?
OpticsRE ships an update every 7 months, and MySolArk v2 fortnightly. Most recently, OpticsRE was updated on September 20, 2026 and MySolArk v2 on September 23, 2026.

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