Sunnova Catalyst vs Lion Technician
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sunnova Catalyst
This app simplifies the solar installation review process by allowing users to capture and track commissioning photos. It streamlines the workflow for solar professionals.
- Streamlines commissioning process
- Capture commissioning photos
- Track solar installation review
- Solar professional workflow optimization
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The Sunnova Catalyst mobile app streamlines the Sunnova commissioning process to help users capture their commissioning photos and track their solar installation review.
Lion Technician
This app allows certified technicians to commission Sanctuary systems efficiently from a mobile device. It streamlines the setup process for installations, ensuring high standards are met in the field.
- Commission Sanctuary systems
- Mobile device operation
- Streamlined setup process
- Field efficiency
- Ensures installation standards
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The Lion Technician App empowers certified Lion Energy technicians to easily commission Sanctuary systems directly from their mobile device. Designed for convenience and efficiency in the field, this app streamlines the setup process, ensuring every installation meets our high standards — all from the palm of your hand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sunnova Catalyst at 4.6 against Lion Technician's 1.0. Sunnova Catalyst also leads on ratings volume (43 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). 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.
Sunnova Catalyst holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunnova Catalyst has 43 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sunnova Catalyst | Lion Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (43 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sunnova Energy Corp | Lion Energy, LLC |
Customer experience
Sunnova Catalyst
Lion Technician
In-app purchases
Sunnova Catalyst
No in-app purchases
Lion Technician
No in-app purchases
Questions
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