# Access MV vs SunStrong Connect

Access MV and SunStrong Connect both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Access MV's written reviews are positive against 12% of SunStrong Connect's. SunStrong Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Access MV against 4.4 for SunStrong Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SunStrong Connect has 15K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Access MV's written reviews are positive against 12% of SunStrong Connect's.

Access MV ships an update every 6 months, SunStrong Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Access MV | SunStrong Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/access-mv/id426275612/reviews)** | [4.4 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunstrong-connect/id1504718150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 11.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 46 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOGov, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/351223719) | [SunStrong Management](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779388269) |

## What reviewers say

### Access MV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/access-mv/id426275612)

Report city issues like graffiti or service requests quickly and easily. Snap a photo, select the issue, and the app handles the rest, automatically entering it into the city's system. Stay updated with the latest news, information, and events.

**Highlights:** Report graffiti and service requests, Snap photos of issues, Automatic location detection, Track service request status, Receive city news and events

**In-app purchases:** none


### SunStrong Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunstrong-connect/id1504718150)

Monitor and control your home solar power system with this app. View solar production, home consumption, and battery power flows. Manage battery settings and receive system alerts for informed energy decisions.

**Highlights:** Monitor solar production, Track home consumption, View battery power flows, Control battery settings, Receive system alerts, View historical performance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app for monitoring solar production
- 🚀 Provides real-time and historical data
- 🔍 Useful analytics and reporting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent data and inaccurate readings
- 🔍 Lacks detailed panel-level information
- 🔁 Frequent app crashes and login issues
- ⏱️ Slow data updates and refresh times
- 📱 Poor user interface and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- App displaying incorrect power flow information
- Historical data disappearing or not updating
- Connectivity issues causing data loss

**Requested features**

- Ability to view individual panel performance
- Integration with home energy consumption data
- Customizable data views and comparison tools
- Improved notification and alert system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Access MV free?

Access MV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SunStrong Connect free?

SunStrong Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Access MV or SunStrong Connect?

Access MV is rated higher. Access MV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SunStrong Connect averages 4.4 from 15K ratings.

### Do Access MV or SunStrong Connect have ads?

Neither Access MV nor SunStrong Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Access MV or SunStrong Connect?

Access MV ships an update every 6 months, and SunStrong Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, Access MV was updated on June 2, 2026 and SunStrong Connect on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*