Comparison

Trolltek vs KA Solar

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

Head to head
About

Trolltek

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This is the exclusive Trolltek Bluetooth Battery Monitor APP 1) Now you can monitor your battery on your phone directly from the BMS. 2) Bluetooth connectivity to the battery management system. 3) Displays detailed battery operating information on the "DASHBOARD" tab including : State of Charge Percentage, Voltage, Current, and Battery Temperature. 4) Provides interactive functions on the "CONTROL" tab including: Charge and Discharge Battery ON/OFF control, Auto Balance, and Optional Protection and Heating Pad ON/OFF 5) The "PARAMETER" tab displays more detailed information including: Battery Name (You can set), Single Max Voltage, Single Min Voltage, Average Voltage, Pressure Difference, Cell Count, Cycle-Index. 6) If batteries are strung in parallel or series, this APP provides string information as well. 7) This APP functions through Bluetooth 5.0 8) Maximum distance of communication on a typical phone is 10 meters (30 feet) 9) APP will list batteries within signal distance on the "DEVICE" tab, and you choose which one you want to view. You may disconnect and connect to another battery on the connections tab. 10) Each battery will only allow one Bluetooth connection at a time

About

KA Solar

Remotely connect to, configure, and monitor your solar controller. View real-time and historical data to analyze your off-grid setup's performance. Adjust battery parameters and system voltages with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Remote connection and configuration
  • Real-time data monitoring
  • Historical data analysis
  • Battery parameter adjustment
  • System voltage configuration
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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The KA Solar app allows you to connect to, configure, monitor and manage your KickAss solar controller remotely. The app offers real-time monitoring of important data such as solar input power, battery voltage, charging current, and safety statuses. Additionally, it displays and measures historical data from your controllers, which it then analyses to give insights into the performance of your off-grid setup over time. When connected to your KickAss solar controller, the KA app will also allow you to configure battery parameters, change battery types, and adjust system voltages as needed. This is all achieved through three simple operational screens, and two sliding menus. The interface of the app is intuitive and easy to navigate.

Screenshots

Trolltek3 screens
KA Solar2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KA Solar at 10.0 against Trolltek's 12.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
Trolltek versus KA Solar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrolltekKA Solar
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”66.7% of reviews
Update frequencyMonthlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size14 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperScintex Pty LtdKickass Products Pvt Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Trolltek

No in-app purchases

None

KA Solar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trolltek free?
Trolltek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KA Solar free?
KA Solar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Trolltek or KA Solar have ads?
Neither Trolltek nor KA Solar shows ads.

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