Comparison

MySolArk vs HomeGrid Energy

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

Head to head
About

MySolArk

This application allows users to remotely customize and monitor their photovoltaic energy storage systems. It provides 7-day-a-week support to help optimize the system based on user goals.

Highlights
  • Remote system customization
  • Energy storage system monitoring
  • PV system optimization
  • 7-day-a-week support
  • Anytime, anywhere access
Features
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The MySolArk app lets you customize and monitor your PV building energy storage system from anywhere, anytime. Our support staff will help you optimize your system to your goals 7 days a week. Visit Sol-Ark.com

About

HomeGrid Energy

Monitor battery status and equipment performance in real time. View data charts, check for faulty devices, and configure network settings. Match batteries with inverters and adjust battery parameters for optimal operation.

Highlights
  • Real-time battery monitoring
  • Data chart visualization
  • Faulty device identification
  • Equipment running status
  • Battery and inverter matching
  • Network configuration
  • Battery parameter settings
Features
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This is an APP that monitors battery information in real time,though view the data chart,monitor the battery condition in real time, check the faulty device information ,equipment running status,match between battery and inverter; network configuration and set battery parameters,etc.

Screenshots

MySolArk4 screens
HomeGrid Energy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HomeGrid Energy at 100% against MySolArk's 12%. HomeGrid Energy also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.0). MySolArk's advantage is ratings volume (124 vs 11). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HomeGrid Energy holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySolArk has 124 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of MySolArk's written reviews are positive against 100% of HomeGrid Energy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySolArk ships an update every 5 weeks, HomeGrid Energy every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MySolArk versus HomeGrid Energy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySolArkHomeGrid Energy
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (124 ratings)4.3 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings124 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSol-ArkHOMEGRID

Customer experience

MySolArk

All ratings85 ratings
Positive12.9%
Neutral10.6%
Negative76.5%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive12.0%
Neutral14.5%
Negative73.5%

HomeGrid Energy

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MySolArk

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Constant logout requiring repeated authentication
  • Slow or delayed data updates from inverter
  • App shows system offline when it's actually online
  • Historical data (monthly/yearly) displays as zero or disappears
  • Data inconsistencies between overview and detailed screens
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  • Cannot save parameter changes (request timeout errors)
  • White blank screens blocking access to settings
  • Login page elements grayed out making input difficult
  • Battery level and household usage showing zero incorrectly
  • Graph colors too similar making data hard to distinguish
  • Pop-up windows appearing outside visible screen area
  • App hangs when loading historical data
  • Notifications toggle on but alerts don't trigger
  • Tab bar text hidden under system home indicator
  • QR code scanning for plant setup unclear/non-functional
  • Service errors preventing account setup
  • Data not syncing between app and inverter display
  • App incompatible with iPhone 16 Pro Max parameters section
  • Request timeout when pulling daily data

Requested features

14 requests
  • Keep user logged in with biometric authentication (Face ID/fingerprint)
  • Push notifications for grid outages and system status changes
  • Ability to control/modify inverter settings from app
  • Custom date range reporting (not just calendar months)
  • Daily summary view showing aggregated metrics
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  • 24-hour load graph display even without PV generation
  • Weather information integration
  • Data export functionality (CSV/PDF reports)
  • Consistent color coding across all screens
  • Automatic data refresh without manual pull-down
  • Version number visibility in app settings
  • Support for select/cut/paste functionality
  • Subscription option for more frequent data updates
  • Megawatt display for large production values

HomeGrid Energy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MySolArk

No in-app purchases

None

HomeGrid Energy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MySolArk free?
MySolArk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HomeGrid Energy free?
HomeGrid Energy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MySolArk or HomeGrid Energy?
HomeGrid Energy is rated higher. MySolArk averages 2.0 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while HomeGrid Energy averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.
Do MySolArk or HomeGrid Energy have ads?
Neither MySolArk nor HomeGrid Energy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySolArk or HomeGrid Energy?
MySolArk ships an update every 5 weeks, and HomeGrid Energy every 3 weeks. Most recently, MySolArk was updated on October 24, 2026 and HomeGrid Energy on October 24, 2026.

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