# MySolArk vs HomeGrid Energy

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | MySolArk | HomeGrid Energy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysolark/id1642876313/reviews) | **[4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homegrid-energy/id6443961522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sol-Ark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634702525) | [HOMEGRID](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645807668) |

## What reviewers say

### MySolArk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysolark/id1642876313)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Good data visualization with graphs
- 👁️ Ability to view historical data across days/weeks/months
- 🌐 Remote access from anywhere
- 🎨 Dark mode option available
- ⚡ Real-time system status monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚪 Constant forced logout requiring repeated logins
- 🐢 Slow data updates and status reporting
- ⚠️ Unreliable connection showing system offline incorrectly
- 📉 Missing historical ROI and carbon savings data after updates
- 🔔 Notifications not working or missing entirely

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### HomeGrid Energy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homegrid-energy/id6443961522)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*