Comparison

LightEarth vs Smart Solar +

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

Head to head
About

LightEarth

Control and monitor your SUNT Series Hybrid Inverter remotely using your mobile device. Set working modes and view operational data through a Wi-Fi connection.

Highlights
  • Remote inverter control
  • View operational data
  • Set working modes
  • Wi-Fi communication
  • Monitor hybrid inverter
Features
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“LightEarth” APP is designed for acting as remote control of SUNT Series Hybrid Inverter This App uses the WIFI function of the mobile phone to communicate with the SUNT hybrid inverter. With the access of a mobile phone, users will be able to use this App to set the desired working mode of the SUNT inverter and obtain the operation data of the SUNT inverter.

About

Smart Solar +

Monitor your solar inverter's performance and settings remotely. View real-time statistics, historical charts, and usage details. Receive alerts for faults or device offline status, and manage inverter settings with timer options.

Highlights
  • Real-time inverter statistics
  • Historical chart data
  • Usage details by time period
  • Fault and warning alerts
  • Inverter setting adjustments
  • Timer for automatic setting changes
  • Unlimited device support
Features
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Smart Solar – Advanced Solar Inverter Monitoring & Control Smart Solar lets you monitor, analyze and control your solar inverter from anywhere using Wi-Fi and cloud connectivity. View real-time performance, historical charts, energy usage statistics, inverter settings, alerts, and device status directly from your phone. Important: This application works only with Smart Solar monitoring devices. Real-Time Solar Inverter Monitoring Monitor your inverter performance live with instant updates for: • AC Voltage (Grid Voltage) • Output Voltage • AC Frequency • Output Frequency • PV Voltage • PV Current (Amp) • PV Power (Watt) • Output Load (W, VA, %) • Battery Voltage • Battery Status (%) • Battery Charging Current • Battery Discharging Current • Inverter Operating Mode • Solar Production Data • Grid Status • Temperature Monitoring Historical Charts & Analytics Analyze system performance using interactive charts. View historical data by: • Last 15, 30, 45, 60 Minutes • Hourly • Daily • Weekly • Monthly • Custom Time Periods Track trends for solar generation, battery performance, load consumption, voltages, frequencies and more. Energy Usage Statistics View detailed energy reports and system efficiency. Monitor: • Solar Power Generated • Solar to Battery Energy • Grid to Battery Energy • Battery Load Consumption • Grid Load Consumption • Total Inverter Load • Peak Solar Production • Peak Load Usage • Inverter Efficiency • Solar Efficiency • Estimated Energy Savings Smart Inverter Control Control supported inverter settings directly from the app. Features include: • Remote inverter configuration • Change inverter operating modes • Enable/disable inverter buzzer • Password-protected settings • Secure device management Intelligent Timer & Automation Automate inverter behavior with built-in scheduling. Examples: • Disconnect grid in the morning and reconnect in the evening • Switch operating modes automatically at specific times • Optimize battery charging schedules • Maximize solar utilization and energy savings Instant Notifications & Alerts Receive real-time notifications for important events. Alerts include: • Device Offline / Online • Grid Available / Grid Failure • Fault Codes & Warnings • High Temperature Alerts • Battery Status Alerts • Overload Warnings • Inverter Mode Changes Users can enable or disable notification as needed. Multiple Device Management Manage all your installations from a single account. • Add unlimited devices • Monitor multiple locations • Switch between devices instantly • Ideal for homes, offices, shops and commercial sites Local + Cloud Connectivity • Remote access from anywhere • Cloud-based monitoring • Local Wi-Fi access support • Reliable real-time synchronization Open API Support Integrate your solar data into: • Home automation systems • Custom dashboards • IoT projects • Third-party applications Why Choose Smart Solar? Real-time monitoring Interactive charts and analytics Energy usage reports Remote inverter settings Smart timer automation Instant fault notifications Unlimited devices and locations Secure cloud connectivity Open API integration Fast, reliable and easy to use Take complete control of your solar power system with Smart Solar and monitor your energy production, battery performance, load consumption and inverter health anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

LightEarth3 screens
Smart Solar +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Solar + at every 2 weeks against LightEarth's every 5 weeks. LightEarth's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LightEarth against 5.0 for Smart Solar +. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LightEarth ships an update every 5 weeks, Smart Solar + every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LightEarth versus Smart Solar +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightEarthSmart Solar +
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUNSHINE TECHNOLOGY(CHINA) CO., LIMITEDSheraz Aslam

Customer experience

LightEarth

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Smart Solar +

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LightEarth

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Solar +

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LightEarth free?
LightEarth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Solar + free?
Smart Solar + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LightEarth or Smart Solar +?
LightEarth and Smart Solar + are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do LightEarth or Smart Solar + have ads?
Neither LightEarth nor Smart Solar + shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LightEarth or Smart Solar +?
LightEarth ships an update every 5 weeks, and Smart Solar + every 2 weeks. Most recently, LightEarth was updated on September 15, 2026 and Smart Solar + on September 21, 2026.

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