Comparison

My PVSTAR vs iRnergy

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

Head to head
About

My PVSTAR

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PVSTAR, a world-leading residential PV company under the CHINT Anneng, is proud to present our integrated solution for solar PV and energy storage. Our comprehensive offering includes solar modules, storage systems, solar inverters, and other components, establishing us as a global leader in smart PV and energy solutions. With our smart energy management app ("app”), you can now manage your solar PV and energy storage system seamlessly, anytime, and anywhere. Designed to provide a simple and intelligent system management experience, our app offers a range of features to enhance your energy experience. Key Features of our App: ·Guided System Setup: Easily configure and set up your solar PV and energy storage system with guided assistance, ensuring a smooth installation process. ·Real-time Energy Monitoring: Gain valuable insights into your energy flow with real-time visualization, allowing you to monitor energy consumption and production. ·Energy Management: Take full control of your solar power generation, storage, and consumption effortlessly. Our app enables you to track electricity power usage, monitor individual component performance, and visualize the financial and environmental benefits of your solar PV and energy storage system. ·Intelligent Maintenance: Efficiently manage multiple solar PV and energy storage systems with our multi-site management feature. Identify and resolve system faults or connectivity issues promptly, ensuring optimal system performance. * ·Mobile Operations and Maintenance: Receive real-time alerts and task assignments, enabling swift response to system issues. Access comprehensive information and troubleshooting guidance, with the ability to navigate to the site for timely maintenance. * ·Social Contribution: Showcase the positive impact and contributions of your solar PV system to society and the environment. Our app empowers you to maximize the potential of your solar PV and energy storage system, making energy management convenient and accessible. Whether you want to optimize energy consumption, monitor system performance, or contribute to a sustainable future, our app is your trusted companion. Download our app now and embark on your personal energy transition journey.

About

iRnergy

Features
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iRnergy is a photovoltaic power generation APP that provides photovoltaic power generation system monitoring, data management and control applications through smartphones. The following is an introduction to the functions of iRnergy; 1. Real-time monitoring: Users can view the power generation, energy output, power output and other data of the photovoltaic power generation system in real time. 2. Data analysis: App can provide historical data records, analysis reports and charts to help users understand the performance of the system and power generation trends. 3. User support: Frequently asked questions, contact us, so that users can solve problems and get help.

Screenshots

My PVSTAR3 screens
iRnergy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: My PVSTAR at every 10 days against iRnergy's every 2 months. 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

My PVSTAR ships an update every 10 days, iRnergy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
My PVSTAR versus iRnergy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy PVSTARiRnergy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChint PVSTAR Energy Solution B.V.上海艺唯电子有有限公司

In-app purchases

None

My PVSTAR

No in-app purchases

None

iRnergy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My PVSTAR free?
My PVSTAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iRnergy free?
iRnergy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My PVSTAR or iRnergy have ads?
Neither My PVSTAR nor iRnergy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My PVSTAR or iRnergy?
My PVSTAR ships an update every 10 days, and iRnergy every 2 months. Most recently, My PVSTAR was updated on October 30, 2026 and iRnergy on November 4, 2026.

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