Comparison

SolarEMS vs Eco

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

Head to head
About

SolarEMS

This application provides services for energy storage monitoring and data statistics. It offers a platform to track and analyze energy storage performance. Designed for efficient data management.

Highlights
  • Energy storage monitoring
  • Data statistics
  • Performance analysis
  • Efficient data management
Features
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SolarEMS 是一个 的电力与储能管理应用,提供电站、设备、告警、能量数据和视频等功能。 功能概览 - 电站与设备数据展示、历史曲线和统计数据查询。 - 告警查询与筛选。 - 能量、储能收益及用电统计展示。 - 萤石云设备直播、回放、录像、截图、云台控制、配网和对讲。 - 中英文等本地化支持,以及明暗主题切换

About

Eco

Features
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EcoWatt Monitor & manage PV, BESS, DG, and EVSE — unlock seamless energy synergy and intelligent scheduling from your iPhone. EcoWatt puts complete control of your renewable ecosystem in your pocket. Real-time visibility into solar generation, battery storage, diesel backup, and EV charging — all unified in one powerful, intuitive app. Core Features Live System Tracking Instant view of power flow: • PV output (kW) • BESS charge/discharge (SoC %) • DG runtime & fuel status • EVSE charging speed & sessions Smart Energy Orchestration AI automatically balances loads, prioritizes solar, activates DG only when needed, and schedules EV charging during off-peak hours. Remote Operations & Alerts Start/stop generators, adjust BESS modes, or override schedules — from anywhere. Get push notifications for faults, low battery, or grid outages. Health & Efficiency Dashboard Monitor system uptime, energy yield, and component performance. Spot issues early with predictive maintenance insights. Multi-Site Ready Switch between home, business, or fleet locations with a single tap.

Screenshots

SolarEMS4 screens
Eco4 screens

Verdict

The call

SolarEMS and Eco are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

SolarEMS ships an update fortnightly, Eco every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SolarEMS versus Eco: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolarEMSEco
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer少神 劳Ecowatt Technologies, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

SolarEMS

No in-app purchases

None

Eco

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SolarEMS free?
SolarEMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eco free?
Eco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SolarEMS or Eco have ads?
Neither SolarEMS nor Eco shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SolarEMS or Eco?
SolarEMS ships an update fortnightly, and Eco every 2 weeks. Most recently, SolarEMS was updated on October 24, 2026 and Eco on October 18, 2026.

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