# HomeGrid Energy vs ProScope Solar

The clearest difference is rating: ProScope Solar at 5.0 against HomeGrid Energy's 4.3. HomeGrid Energy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProScope Solar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. HomeGrid Energy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ProScope Solar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeGrid Energy has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HomeGrid Energy ships an update every 3 weeks, ProScope Solar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HomeGrid Energy | ProScope Solar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homegrid-energy/id6443961522/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proscope-solar/id6792799610/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 33 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HOMEGRID](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645807668) | [Clay Baker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887962434) |

## What reviewers say

### HomeGrid Energy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homegrid-energy/id6443961522)

Monitor battery status and equipment performance in real time. View data charts, check for faulty devices, and configure network settings. Match batteries with inverters and adjust battery parameters for optimal operation.

**Highlights:** Real-time battery monitoring, Data chart visualization, Faulty device identification, Equipment running status, Battery and inverter matching, Network configuration, Battery parameter settings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ProScope Solar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proscope-solar/id6792799610)

This app provides a live dashboard for your home energy system, displaying solar production, battery status, and energy flow. It consolidates data from your inverter and optional battery for a clearer overview, offering charts and historical energy totals. A demo mode allows exploration without an account.

**Highlights:** Live energy dashboard, Energy flow visualization, Historical energy charts, Multi-PV string detail, Customizable display timezone, Optional battery BMS integration, Demo mode for exploration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solar Monthly | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HomeGrid Energy free?

HomeGrid Energy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ProScope Solar free?

ProScope Solar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HomeGrid Energy or ProScope Solar?

ProScope Solar is rated higher. HomeGrid Energy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while ProScope Solar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HomeGrid Energy or ProScope Solar have ads?

Neither HomeGrid Energy nor ProScope Solar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HomeGrid Energy or ProScope Solar?

HomeGrid Energy ships an update every 3 weeks, and ProScope Solar monthly. Most recently, HomeGrid Energy was updated on October 24, 2026 and ProScope Solar on October 7, 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.*