Comparison

MyCentsys Remote vs Solar Booster

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

Head to head
About

MyCentsys Remote

Control your gate and garage door operators remotely from your smartphone. Monitor device health, battery status, and mains presence. Offers biometric and PIN security options for enhanced protection.

Highlights
  • Open and close gate/garage doors remotely
  • Monitor device health and battery status
  • Biometric and PIN security options
  • Configure favorite actions and customize icons
  • Receive error and alarm notifications
  • Technical support chat function
Features
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Take control of your gate and/or garage access with MyCentsys Remote: the expertly-configured mobile app that seamlessly integrates with all our SMART and ULTRA solutions. Our app puts all the power at your fingertips, allowing you to conveniently open and close your gate and/or garage door operator from your phone, and store your preferences for easy navigation. Whether you're at home or on-the-go, MyCentsys Remote is the reliable and convenient solution to your gate and garage access needs. Not only can you control your gate and/or garage door with ease, but you can also keep an eye on device health, battery status, and mains presence, all from within the app. Our app also includes a technical support chat function, ensuring you have access to expert assistance whenever you need it. In addition to its convenience and reliability, MyCentsys Remote also prioritises your security, with biometric and PIN options available for increased protection. Our app also allows you to configure your favourite actions, customise device icons, and receive in-app notifications of errors and alarms. MyCentsys Remote also features a single, feature-rich interface for all your access and automation requirements, which can be linked to both SMART and ULTRA GSM devices. You'll have access to live device status and health information, push notifications, and the ability to trigger actions, all in one convenient app. Experience the next level of comfort and capability with MyCentsys Remote: the ultimate solution for gate and garage access control.

About

Solar Booster

Features
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Mobile Application for Solar Advice customers. Customers can register for push notifications, see their loadshedding schedules as well as historical messages sent to them.

Screenshots

MyCentsys Remote4 screens
Solar Booster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Solar Booster at 13.0 against MyCentsys Remote's 15.0. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MyCentsys Remote versus Solar Booster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyCentsys RemoteSolar Booster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (460 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings460 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCenturion Systems (Pty) LtdSolrBoost Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

MyCentsys Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Solar Booster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyCentsys Remote free?
MyCentsys Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solar Booster free?
Solar Booster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyCentsys Remote or Solar Booster have ads?
Neither MyCentsys Remote nor Solar Booster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyCentsys Remote or Solar Booster?
MyCentsys Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Solar Booster every 3 weeks. Most recently, MyCentsys Remote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Solar Booster on October 27, 2026.

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