MySolArk vs Central Boiler Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote system customization
- Energy storage system monitoring
- PV system optimization
- 7-day-a-week support
- Anytime, anywhere access
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Central Boiler Connect
Monitor your outdoor furnace's performance and receive alerts remotely. Access support resources and Wi-Fi setup guides to ensure your furnace is always running efficiently and connected.
- Real-time furnace status monitoring
- Push notifications for alerts
- Performance history tracking
- Water sample status monitoring
- Access to support resources
- In-app Wi-Fi setup guide
Read full descriptionHide full description
Stay connected to your Central Boiler outdoor furnace—wherever you are. The Central Boiler Connect app makes it easy to monitor your FireStar-equipped internet-connected furnace’s performance, receive important alerts, and access helpful resources from your mobile device. Key Features: ~ Real-Time Status: Check your furnace’s current status, water temperature, and operational performance. ~ Push Notifications: Get alerts from your furnace so you're always informed. ~ Performance History: View historical charts of furnace operations to track trends and optimize efficiency. ~ Water Sample Monitoring: Keep tabs on your water sample status to ensure proper maintenance. ~ Support & Resources: Access the Online Support Center for manuals, how-to guides, and setup articles. ~ Wi-Fi Setup Help: Use the in-app Wi-Fi Setup Guide to connect your furnace to the internet quickly and easily. Whether you're at home or away, the Central Boiler Connect app puts control and peace of mind in the palm of your hand. [:mav: 1.1.1]
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Central Boiler Connect at 100% against MySolArk's 12%. Central Boiler Connect also leads on rating (3.3 vs 2.0). MySolArk's advantage is ratings volume (124 vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Central Boiler Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySolArk has 124 ratings behind it against 6, 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 Central Boiler Connect's.
MySolArk ships an update every 5 weeks, Central Boiler Connect monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | MySolArk | Central Boiler Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (124 ratings) | 3.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 124 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sol-Ark | Central Boiler Inc. |
Customer experience
MySolArk
Central Boiler Connect
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
Show 14 moreShow fewer
- 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
Show 9 moreShow fewer
- 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
Central Boiler Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MySolArk
No in-app purchases
Central Boiler Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MySolArk free?
Is Central Boiler Connect free?
Which has better reviews, MySolArk or Central Boiler Connect?
Do MySolArk or Central Boiler Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, MySolArk or Central Boiler Connect?
Other comparisons
