ESS Energy vs Microcloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ESS Energy
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1.Register the device and fill in the customer information by scanning the bar code; 2.Display the devices position information in the map; 3.Observe single device real time operation situation; 4.Upgrade Device Version RemotelyοΌif a prompt to update device software version, it's not for your app, just the device; 5.Upgrade Device Version Locally: you can upgrade your device by our mobile app; 6.Configure Device Parameters Locally or Remotely: you can configure your device parameters by our mobile app; 7.View Real-time Device Information Locally or Remotely: you can monitor the real-time operation of your device by our mobile app; 8.Config Device Wifi: before config device wifi, please confirm your phone connect with a WLAN that generated by device like "USR-WIFI232****" ,then search which SSID you want the device to connect.
Microcloud
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The application includes functions such as user login and registration, quick creation of power stations, quick creation of collectors and distribution networks, viewing of power station summary and details, equipment list and details, work order list and details, alarm list and details, etc. It supports two modes of Light & Dark. The interface is simple and clear, providing 7x24 hours of data monitoring services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ESS Energy at every 5 weeks against Microcloud's every 6 months. Microcloud's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ESS Energy ships an update every 5 weeks, Microcloud every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESS Energy | Microcloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks β better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | δ»δΉ ζ¨ | Shanghai Raymon IoT Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
ESS Energy
No in-app purchases
Microcloud
No in-app purchases









