Comparison

ESY Setup vs HiEco

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

Head to head
About

ESY Setup

Features
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This app is a free platform. Once you have the Esysunhome system, you can monitor and optimize your energy use 24/7. It provides you with a comprehensive view of the energy ecosystem. You can view the direction of energy flow and know whether the energy currently used is from photovoltaic, power grid or battery. You can view the real-time power of PV, HM6 system, power grid and battery anytime and anywhere. View the load power consumption and revenue, and set the distribution of electricity price for one day. We provide a variety of operation modes for you to choose from, and optimize the use of energy and save money by setting your electricity preferences.

About

HiEco

Monitor and control energy systems with real-time data, detailed analysis, and remote parameter adjustments. Receive instant alarm notifications and manage device settings for optimal performance.

Highlights
  • View basic and real-time data
  • Configure device parameters
  • Real-time energy flow monitoring
  • Analyze power station data
  • Receive alarm notifications
  • Remote equipment control
Features
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HiEco mainly provides the following functions: Near-end configuration: 1. View basic data, real-time data, related software version, alarm information, etc; 2. Basic settings of device parameters, advanced settings, debugging parameters, etc; 3. Setting safety grid code, etc; Monitoring function: 1. Real-time monitoring: Energy flow diagram, view the energy flow situation; 2. Data analysis: Analyze the power station power generation data to help users better understand the operation of the power station; 3. Alarm data: Alarm notification can be issued in real time, prompting the user to deal with it; 4. Remote control: Realize remote parameter control of equipment;

Screenshots

ESY Setup4 screens
HiEco3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: HiEco at 4 against ESY Setup's 2. ESY Setup's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ESY Setup ships an update every 10 days, HiEco weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ESY Setup versus HiEco: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESY SetupHiEco
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB236 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESY Sunhome Co., LtdHiconics Eco-Energy Technology Co.,Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

ESY Setup

No in-app purchases

None

HiEco

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ESY Setup free?
ESY Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HiEco free?
HiEco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ESY Setup or HiEco have ads?
Neither ESY Setup nor HiEco shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ESY Setup or HiEco?
ESY Setup ships an update every 10 days, and HiEco weekly. Most recently, ESY Setup was updated on September 20, 2026 and HiEco on September 22, 2026.

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