TSUN Smart vs KSTAR Sync
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TSUN Smart
Monitor your solar power plants and devices from your mobile. Track real-time and historical generation data, calculate yield, and visualize individual panel performance with a custom layout.
- Manage multiple solar plants
- Add and configure devices
- View real-time generation data
- Review historical generation data
- Calculate solar yield
- Build solar panel layouts
- Monitor individual panel performance
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TSUN Smart is a solar plant mornitoring application used by endusers or installers for TSUN products. You are able to manage different plants, add devices, configure the devices in batch, review real-time and historic generation data as well calculate your yield on your mobile phone. In addition, you are able to build a layout of your solar panels and mornitor the perfomance of each panel individually.
KSTAR Sync
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Designed for energy system managers, O&M engineers, and power users, our app simplifies the complexities of power station monitoring and maintenance. Stay seamlessly connected to your assets and take full control, no matter where you are. Key Features: Comprehensive Real-Time Monitoring All-in-One Dashboard: Get a complete overview of all critical data, including power generation, energy storage status, charging power, and load consumption in one place. Intuitive Visualizations: Instantly understand energy dynamics and operational efficiency with clear trend graphs and power flow diagrams. Smart Alarm Center: Your First Line of Defense Multi-Level Push Alerts: Receive real-time notifications categorized by severity (Emergency, Major, Minor), ensuring you never miss a critical event. Closed-Loop Management: Track the entire lifecycle of an alarm, from detection to resolution, creating a complete and reliable maintenance archive. Historical Analysis: Easily query past alarm records to analyze system weak points and prevent future incidents. Efficient Remote Operations & Control Remote Start/Stop: Control your power station or specific equipment from anywhere, eliminating the need for on-site visits. Flexible Strategy Switching: Instantly switch between operational strategies like "Self-Consumption" or "Time-of-Use Control" with a single tap to maximize your economic returns.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KSTAR Sync at every 2 weeks against TSUN Smart's every 6 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TSUN Smart ships an update every 6 weeks, KSTAR Sync every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TSUN Smart | KSTAR Sync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TSUNESS Co., Ltd | Shenzhen Kstar Science & Technology Co., Ltd. |
Bugs and requests
TSUN Smart
Reported bugs
15 issues- Server connection failures preventing data display
- Missing daily energy data in monthly summaries
- Incorrect total energy calculations
- Data frozen or not updating in real-time
- App crashes or fails to load
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- Verification code not sent during registration
- Inverter configuration mode issues
- Smart Meter integration causing system type changes
- Synchronization problems with multiple micro-inverters
- Daily counter resets losing historical data
- Inconsistent power readings between panels on same roof
- Connection drops between 12-13 hours daily
- Data not recorded after app updates
- Inverter shows offline despite active production
- Micro-inverter pairing failures
Requested features
12 requests- Display daily peak power values consistently
- Real-time data updates on demand (pull-to-refresh)
- Export data in CSV format
- Show maximum inverter capacity information
- Email and push notifications for alerts
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- Ability to adjust power limits directly in app
- Display current firmware version
- Monthly and yearly energy generation summaries
- Larger chart labels and improved layout
- Support for 5GHz WiFi networks
- Improved German language translation
- Better error messages and user guidance
KSTAR Sync
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TSUN Smart
No in-app purchases
KSTAR Sync
No in-app purchases









