Comparison

HiSolar vs Hinen Install

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

Head to head

Green energy life

About

HiSolar

Monitor and control your green energy devices locally. View device status, adjust settings, check alarms, and export logs. Update firmware directly from your mobile phone.

Highlights

Local device login
Monitor running status
Set parameters
View alarms
Export logs
Update firmware

Features

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The HiSolar app allows you to locally log in to a device. You can use a mobile phone to monitor the device running status, set parameters, view alarms, export logs, and update the firmware.

About

Hinen Install

Features

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Hinen Installer is for retailers and installers to manage their daily operations and functions. Retailers can manage their daily operations ranging from device management to customer support. Certified installers and electricians can use hinen installer to prepare, install, and commission. Important: This app is designed exclusively to support retailers and certified installers.

Screenshots

HiSolar4 screens

Hinen Install4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HiSolar at 12.0 against Hinen Install's 15.0. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HiSolar ships an update every 3 weeks, Hinen Install monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level

HiSolar versus Hinen Install: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HiSolar	Hinen Install
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	50.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks — better	Monthly
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	240 MB	35 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Shenzhen Zelian Gemai Technology Co., Ltd	CE LINK LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

HiSolar

No in-app purchases

None

Hinen Install

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HiSolar free?

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

Is Hinen Install free?

Hinen Install is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do HiSolar or Hinen Install have ads?

Neither HiSolar nor Hinen Install shows ads.

Which is updated more often, HiSolar or Hinen Install?

HiSolar ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hinen Install monthly. Most recently, HiSolar was updated on June 7, 2026 and Hinen Install on September 10, 2026.