Comparison

Deye Cloud vs SolarAlign Pro

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

Head to head
About

Deye Cloud

This app facilitates the establishment, monitoring, and maintenance of new energy power stations. It offers transparent management through a big data platform, supporting various power station and equipment types for efficient operation and troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Power station establishment
  • Real-time data monitoring
  • Operation and maintenance services
  • After-sales support
  • Transparent power station management
  • Accurate alarm positioning
  • Intelligent data analysis
Features
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"Supporting the establishment, data acquisition, data monitoring, one-stop operation maintenance and after-sales service of all new energy power stations. Through the Deye Cloud big data platform, all types of power stations with transparent management which improves the value of power stations comprehensively. 【Rich Types of Power Stations】 Power stations can be built everywhere. Deye Cloud big data will help you to build your own photovoltaic power station in the shortest time. 【Rich Equipment Types】 breaking the traditional limitation, it can comprehensively monitor the operation of the system composed of photovoltaic, battery, fan, power grid, micro inverter, diesel generator, load, ups and smartload 【Rich Functions and Applications】 accurate alarm positioning and efficient troubleshooting;Intelligent data analysis reduces troubleshooting time;The energy flow map can grasp the direction of energy quickly; Multiple working modes to realize diversified power station management. 【Cooperate with the Merchant Version】 With power station authorization function, you can authorize the power station you created to the merchant and working together to ensure the safety and stability of the power station. Meanwhile, you can also recieve the power station from merchant which saves the operation of power station build and equipment configuration. "

About

SolarAlign Pro

Features
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SolarAlign Pro: Sun & Tilt – Smart Solar Panel Optimization Get maximum energy from every panel with professional-grade alignment tools. Whether you're installing rooftop solar, managing an RV setup, or working as a professional installer, SolarAlign Pro provides the precision you need to optimize your solar yield right from your iPhone. Try Pro free for 7 days! After your trial, continue with Pro for $4.99/month or $29.99/year. WHAT'S INCLUDED Obstruction Mapper: Stand at the install spot, point your phone at nearby trees or buildings, and tap to mark them. The app calculates exactly how many hours per year each obstruction steals from your panels — shown month by month and overlaid directly on the Horizon Map. Real-Time Alignment: Precision tilt and azimuth tools to find the perfect angle for your panels instantly. Horizon Map: Full-year polar sun path visualization with your mapped obstructions overlaid — see which sun arcs are blocked before a single panel goes up. ROI Calculator: Estimate your annual savings factoring in both alignment efficiency and shading loss. See exactly what obstructions are costing you in dollars per year. Seasonal Adjustment: Fine-tune your tilt for Winter and Summer to maintain peak efficiency year-round. Job Manager: Organize multi-panel installations and professional projects in one place. System Sizing: Built-in tools for Battery and Inverter sizing to ensure your system is perfectly balanced. Professional Reports: Generate and export full PDF site reports with all installation data. Best Time Guidance: Know the optimal alignment window based on your specific GPS location. WHO IT'S FOR Homeowners & DIYers looking to maximize their rooftop ROI. Professional Installers needing quick site surveys, shade analysis, and PDF reporting. Off-Grid & Van Lifers optimizing portable panels for mobile living. RV & Marine Users ensuring consistent power while off the grid. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Pro Monthly: $4.99/month Pro Yearly: $29.99/year 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID after the trial ends. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fennec-it.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Deye Cloud4 screens
SolarAlign Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deye Cloud at none against SolarAlign Pro's 2. Deye Cloud also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SolarAlign Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Deye Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deye Cloud ships an update every 2 weeks, SolarAlign Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Deye Cloud versus SolarAlign Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeye CloudSolarAlign Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (280 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings280 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB29 MB
Age rating4++17
Developer萃绩科技(上海)有限公司Edry Garcia

Bugs and requests

Deye Cloud

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • Data from inverter isn’t live
  • Push notifications not working
  • No push notifications alerts
  • Copilot ended up costing us £150 extra every month
  • App isn’t working on IOS
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  • Data is not realtime
  • App does not display true total capacity
  • Disconnected from the grid it sends me push notifications every minute
  • Internal feedback form doesn’t work
  • Localization to Ukrainian language is poor
  • Data polling time is really high at 5-6 mins
  • Inexplicably long periods of no data logging/indication if being offline
  • Always offline from 0600hrs to 1900 hrs
  • Can’t log in for the past 2 weeks!
  • Account does not exist, email does not exist!
  • App is logging me out and i cant sign in for few days already!
  • If i try to recover password, says email does no exist!
  • Region switching is gone
  • Unable to log-in, login info has changed
  • APP not receiving data after last update
  • Network unavailable

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add total yield
  • Suggest a third option: Force Sell Mode
  • Still see load usage when selling first
  • Build more servers around the world
  • Dedicated app server centre in Australia
Show 3 more
  • Add Ukrainian language
  • Include data from an EV charger
  • Settings to control where power goes first

SolarAlign Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Deye Cloud

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SolarAlign Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Deye Cloud free?
Deye Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SolarAlign Pro free?
SolarAlign Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Deye Cloud or SolarAlign Pro have ads?
Neither Deye Cloud nor SolarAlign Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deye Cloud or SolarAlign Pro?
Deye Cloud ships an update every 2 weeks, and SolarAlign Pro monthly. Most recently, Deye Cloud was updated on October 20, 2026 and SolarAlign Pro on October 5, 2026.

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