Comparison

Inverter vs PACS Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Inverter

Monitor and manage your GivEnergy inverter(s) with this straightforward application. It allows for independent control of up to three connected inverters. Resetting IP addresses is easily managed through the iOS Files app.

Highlights
  • Monitor inverter status
  • Control inverter settings
  • Connect up to three inverters
  • Independent inverter management
  • IP address reset via Files app
Features
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This simple app allows you to monitor and control your GivEnergy inverter(s). They should have static IP addresses, set either in the inverter itself or in your router. Up to four inverters may be connected, but the app treats them entirely independently, not as a 'plant'. To force the app to request the IP address(es) again open the iOS 'Files' app, select 'On your iPad/iPhone' then 'Inverter' and delete the file inverter.dat. For more information visit https://www.bbcbasic.co.uk/inverter/

About

PACS Mobile

Features
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Built by FM veterans for the real world. Tired of juggling outdated systems and bad signal in boiler rooms? The PACS mobile app puts real control in your hands - anytime, anywhere. Designed specifically for PACS users, this app gives you mobile access to the FM tasks that matter most: - Action helpdesk tickets on the go - View asset and property access details instantly - Complete audits and inspections in real time - Download key records to work offline - no signal, no problem - Sync back seamlessly once you’re reconnected It’s the same PACS control you trust, now in your pocket. Who can use it: This app is only for registered PACS users. If you’re not set up with a PACS web account, you won’t be able to log in. No fluff. No noise. Just faster, smarter FM.

Screenshots

Inverter4 screens
PACS Mobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Inverter at every 10 days against PACS Mobile's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inverter ships an update every 10 days, PACS Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Inverter versus PACS Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInverterPACS Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews91.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 10 days β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard RussellPACS

In-app purchases

None

Inverter

No in-app purchases

None

PACS Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Inverter free?
Inverter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PACS Mobile free?
PACS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Inverter or PACS Mobile have ads?
Neither Inverter nor PACS Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inverter or PACS Mobile?
Inverter ships an update every 10 days, and PACS Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Inverter was updated on September 22, 2026 and PACS Mobile on September 17, 2026.

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