Comparison

ESS LINK vs Eco

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

Head to head
About

ESS LINK

Monitor and control photovoltaic equipment remotely. View real-time operational data, historical performance, and fault logs. Adjust equipment settings like switches and working modes for efficient energy management.

Highlights
  • Remote data monitoring
  • Control photovoltaic equipment
  • View operational data
  • Access historical data
  • Manage equipment settings
  • QR code device entry
Features
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Remote data monitoring and control of photovoltaic equipment: By using QR codes or manually entering devices Equipment operation data: Display of equipment photovoltaic power generation, cost savings, and other operation data. Equipment historical data: display of equipment historical power generation and equipment historical faults. Equipment parameter settings: Change and control the switch and working mode of equipment operation.

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

ESS LINK4 screens
Eco4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Eco at every 2 weeks against ESS LINK's every 5 weeks. ESS LINK's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

ESS LINK ships an update every 5 weeks, Eco every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ESS LINK versus Eco: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESS LINKEco
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSinexcel Electric Co,.Ltd.Ecowatt Technologies, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

ESS LINK

No in-app purchases

None

Eco

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ESS LINK free?
ESS LINK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eco free?
Eco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ESS LINK or Eco have ads?
Neither ESS LINK nor Eco shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ESS LINK or Eco?
ESS LINK ships an update every 5 weeks, and Eco every 2 weeks. Most recently, ESS LINK was updated on September 21, 2026 and Eco on September 14, 2026.

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