Comparison

AndCloud vs PV

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

Head to head
About

AndCloud

Features
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Andsolar provides power station operation analysis and mobile maintenance services, extending the functionality of the web platform. The main services include power station integration, remote parameter configuration, WLAN setup, fault management, alarm notifications, and device monitoring.

About

PV

Features
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Introducing PV:Sync Mobile – The Smarter Way to Manage Your Solar Test Data PV:Sync Mobile is the dedicated companion app for the PV:1525, designed to simplify and enhance your solar testing process from start to finish. With wireless firmware updates, you can keep your PV:1525 fully up to date without needing to return it to the manufacturer, meaning no downtime or disruption to your work. The app makes it easy to sync and transfer test data directly from your PV:1525 to your device, ensuring fast, accurate record-keeping on the go. You can also compare results against a built-in database of solar modules, allowing you to confirm performance and quickly identify any anomalies in the system. PV:Sync Mobile supports efficient, on-site reporting by generating clear, simple test summaries that can be exported in a format compatible with Seaward’s SolarCert software. This helps streamline your workflow and reduce time spent on paperwork. Whether you're commissioning, inspecting or maintaining solar PV systems, PV:Sync Mobile gives you greater speed, control and confidence in the field.

Screenshots

AndCloud3 screens
PV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AndCloud at fortnightly against PV's every 6 months. AndCloud also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AndCloud ships an update fortnightly, PV every 6 months. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
AndCloud versus PV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAndCloudPV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size56 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndsolar Technology Co., LtdSeaward Electronics Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

AndCloud

No in-app purchases

None

PV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AndCloud free?
AndCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PV free?
PV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AndCloud or PV have ads?
Neither AndCloud nor PV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AndCloud or PV?
AndCloud ships an update fortnightly, and PV every 6 months. Most recently, AndCloud was updated on September 9, 2026 and PV on September 9, 2026.

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