Comparison

SolarEdge Mapper vs EG4 Connect

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

Head to head
About

SolarEdge Mapper

Streamline new system registration for installers by mapping physical layouts directly within the cloud monitoring platform. Create, edit, and verify system layouts on-site, and easily scan and assign power optimizer serial numbers to their correct locations.

Highlights
  • Onsite system registration
  • System physical layout creation
  • Onsite layout editing
  • Onsite layout verification
  • Power optimizer serial number scanning
  • Offline functionality
Features
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The site mapper allows SolarEdge installers to streamline the registration of a new system by mapping its physical layout in the SolarEdge cloud-based monitoring platform. This application is integrated with the SolarEdge monitoring platform and enables the following functionality: • Simple onsite registration of new systems. • Creation, editing and on-site verification of system physical layout. • Scanning and assigning SolarEdge power optimizer serial number to the right location in the system physical layout. • The scanning can be done by utilizing the mobile device’s integrated camera or with an external Bluetooth connected scanner. • Working off-line with no data connection. The data is stored locally on the mobile device and allows data synchronization with the SolarEdge monitoring platform when data connection is available.

About

EG4 Connect

Monitor the status, running data, and events of your solar and energy storage systems. This application provides real-time insights into your energy infrastructure.

Highlights
  • Monitor system status
  • View running data
  • Track events
  • Energy storage system insights
  • Solar system monitoring
Features
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EG4Connect is the ultimate, easy‑to‑use monitoring and management app for EG4's Energy Storage Systems, including the FlexBOSS, 18kPV, 12000XP, GridBOSS, and more. Built with simplicity at its core, EG4Connect makes it effortless to set up, view, and manage your solar power system! Key Features Fast, Simple Commissioning - Set up newly installed EG4 systems in just a few steps with clear, guided workflows. Real‑Time System Monitoring - Instantly see your solar production, power flow, and system status through clean, intuitive dashboards. Simple Device Management - Easily adjust settings and manage your EG4 devices with straightforward controls designed for anyone to use. Grid Service Controls - Manage & monetize your EG4 equipment through EG4 Grid services - all while never leaving the app. EG4Connect removes complexity so you can focus on what matters most: keeping your energy system running smoothly with confidence and ease.

Screenshots

SolarEdge Mapper4 screens
EG4 Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SolarEdge Mapper at 4.5 against EG4 Connect's 2.8. SolarEdge Mapper also leads on ratings volume (649 vs 23) and review sentiment (50% vs 35%). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SolarEdge Mapper holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SolarEdge Mapper has 649 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SolarEdge Mapper's written reviews are positive against 35% of EG4 Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SolarEdge Mapper ships an update every 5 weeks, EG4 Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SolarEdge Mapper versus EG4 Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolarEdge MapperEG4 Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (649 ratings) — better2.8 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better35.3% of reviews
Number of ratings649 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolarEdge TechnologiesEG4 Electronics

Customer experience

SolarEdge Mapper

All ratings651 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative47.5%

EG4 Connect

All ratings21 ratings
Positive47.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative47.6%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral11.8%
Negative52.9%

Bugs and requests

SolarEdge Mapper

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Error 1001 when loading sites
  • Site creation fails with errors
  • Camera stops working for barcode scanning
  • Endless loading screens when creating sites
  • Invalid state validation errors in dropdown menus
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  • Satellite image portion not working properly
  • Login failures
  • App crashes constantly
  • Unable to upload site data
  • Unexpected behaviors and finicky scanner

Requested features

9 requests
  • iPad/tablet version of the app
  • Ability to delete old sites and declutter home screen
  • Array number option in array builder
  • Easier scanning and array building process
  • Customer/owner read-only access to mapper functions
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  • Download/export data to spreadsheet format
  • Traditional barcode scanning support
  • Simplified module moving and deletion workflow
  • Developer responses to user reviews

EG4 Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SolarEdge Mapper

No in-app purchases

None

EG4 Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SolarEdge Mapper free?
SolarEdge Mapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EG4 Connect free?
EG4 Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SolarEdge Mapper or EG4 Connect?
SolarEdge Mapper is rated higher. SolarEdge Mapper averages 4.5 out of 5 from 649 ratings, while EG4 Connect averages 2.8 from 23 ratings.
Do SolarEdge Mapper or EG4 Connect have ads?
Neither SolarEdge Mapper nor EG4 Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SolarEdge Mapper or EG4 Connect?
SolarEdge Mapper ships an update every 5 weeks, and EG4 Connect every 2 months. Most recently, SolarEdge Mapper was updated on October 23, 2026 and EG4 Connect on October 21, 2026.

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