Comparison

VBusTouch free vs SUNPILOT

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

Head to head
About

VBusTouch free

Monitor and visualize solar system data and progression charts from anywhere in the world. Requires a RESOL controller with a VBus interface and a datalogger connected to the internet.

Highlights
  • Live data display
  • Progression charts
  • Hydraulic scheme view
  • Landscape orientation chart display
  • Portrait orientation data display
Features
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VBusTouch is a software especially designed for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch. It displays both live data and progression charts of the solar system at any place in the world, provided that the system is run by a RESOL controller equipped with a VBus® interface and a datalogger connected to the Internet via LAN. If the iPhone or the iPod touch are in portrait orientation, a hydraulic scheme and live data of the system are displayed. As soon as the device is turned into landscape orientation, the integrated accelerometer switches to the display of a progression chart.

About

SUNPILOT

Features
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Meet SUNPILOT – Smart Control for Your Solar Pool Heating System SUNPILOT is the new app designed to give you complete control over your solar pool heating system—so you can make the most of every sunny day. Whether you’re at home or away, managing your pool’s temperature is now easier than ever. What SUNPILOT lets you do: Take Full Control of Your Solar Heating—From Anywhere Turn your system on or off and monitor performance anytime, directly from your phone, no matter where you are. Enjoy a Clean, Intuitive Interface That’s Easy for Everyone SUNPILOT is designed with everyday users in mind, so you can navigate all features with ease. Set and Adjust Your Pump Schedule with Ease Choose the times that suit your lifestyle and optimize energy use - all from the palm of your hand. Relax Instantly with Built-In Spa Mode Ready for a soak? Activate Spa Mode in seconds and enjoy perfectly warm water, whenever you want it.

Screenshots

VBusTouch free3 screens
SUNPILOT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SUNPILOT at every 6 weeks against VBusTouch free's every 24 months. VBusTouch free's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

VBusTouch free ships an update every 24 months, SUNPILOT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VBusTouch free versus SUNPILOT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVBusTouch freeSUNPILOT
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRESOL GmbHMAGEN ECO-ENERGY INDUSTRIES A.C.S. LTD

In-app purchases

None

VBusTouch free

No in-app purchases

None

SUNPILOT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VBusTouch free free?
VBusTouch free is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SUNPILOT free?
SUNPILOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VBusTouch free or SUNPILOT have ads?
Neither VBusTouch free nor SUNPILOT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VBusTouch free or SUNPILOT?
VBusTouch free ships an update every 24 months, and SUNPILOT every 6 weeks. Most recently, VBusTouch free was updated on September 19, 2026 and SUNPILOT on September 30, 2026.

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