Comparison

Li vs SolarMax Onyx

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

Head to head
About

Li

Features
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Connect Bluetooth to set PCS Protocol & Upgrade BMS Software

About

SolarMax Onyx

Features
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SolarMax Onyx APP to monitor inverter data/log and provide inverter configuration.

Screenshots

Li4 screens
SolarMax Onyx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Li at every 2 months against SolarMax Onyx's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Li ships an update every 2 months, SolarMax Onyx every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Li versus SolarMax Onyx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiSolarMax Onyx
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months โ€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS13 โ€” better13.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size18 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerๅ‹‡ๅŽ ๅฝญPower Highway

In-app purchases

None

Li

No in-app purchases

None

SolarMax Onyx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Li free?
Li is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SolarMax Onyx free?
SolarMax Onyx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Li or SolarMax Onyx have ads?
Neither Li nor SolarMax Onyx shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Li or SolarMax Onyx?
Li ships an update every 2 months, and SolarMax Onyx every 4 months. Most recently, Li was updated on November 3, 2026 and SolarMax Onyx on October 31, 2026.

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