Comparison

M vs BRC Power Manager

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

Head to head
About

M

Monitor and manage your building's energy flows, generation, and consumption directly from your smartphone. Gain insights with daily, monthly, and annual evaluations, and control connected devices like chargers and heat pumps for increased efficiency and sustainability.

Highlights
  • Visualize energy flows
  • Energy generation and consumption overview
  • Daily, monthly, annual evaluations
  • Energy-Charger control
  • Heat pump control
  • Remote energy management
Features
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With the new M-TEC E-SMART APP, you can bring M-TEC's comprehensive energy management directly to your smartphone. This innovative application makes all energy flows in your building visible and gives you a detailed overview of the energy you generate and consume, as well as the current status of your M-TEC products. The app allows you to create daily, monthly and annual evaluations of your energy production and consumption so that you always have an overview. Functions of the E-SMART APP: - Visualisation of energy flows: All energy movements in your building at a glance. - Energy overview: Overview of self-generated and consumed energy. - Time-based evaluations: Detailed daily, monthly and annual analysis. - Energy-Charger control: Start and control your Energy-Charger directly via the app. - Heat pump control: Access and control the heat pump for efficient use. - Energy management on the move: The smart energy management system from M-TEC on your smart phone. - Own use at a glance: Keep a clear overview of your own consumption at all times. Advantages of the E-SMART APP: - Simple operation: Intuitive user interface for easy handling. - Fully connected: Integrates all M-TEC products perfectly into your energy management. - Increase efficiency: Maximize the use of your self-generated energy and reduce your dependence on the power grid. - Sustainability: Support the energy transition and actively contribute to reducing your carbon footprint. - Available everywhere: Maintain an overview and control of your energy management, even when you are away from home. Bring the full power of M-TEC and third-party products to your smartphone and experience a new dimension in energy management. Download the M-TEC E-SMART APP from the app store today and get started on an energy-efficient future!

About

BRC Power Manager

Features
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Monitor your solar system quickly and easily with our BRC Power Manager. To use our app, you’ll need an M600-M system, consisting of the Power Optimizer M600-M and BRConnect. This app is free and ad-free. Main Features: - Optimization of Your PV System: With our M600-M system, you can optimize your PV system even in challenging conditions such as shading, different orientations, and tilt angles. - Module-Level Monitoring: Monitor your solar system anytime, anywhere. See how much power each module is generating and whether the optimizer is active. - System Notifications: Receive instant notifications if issues arise with your PV system, allowing you to respond promptly and maximize your system’s efficiency. - User-Friendliness: The app is ideal for installers, service engineers, and owners who want an overview of the installed systems. Setting up the app is quick and straightforward with features like a drag-and-drop functionality for optimizers during string planning. On our homepage, you’ll find detailed guides and tips for setting up your system, should you need them. If you have further questions, feel free to contact our customer support team by phone or via our homepage at www.brc-solar.de. BRC Solar Customer Support: Phone: +49 7243 924 1486 Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Screenshots

M4 screens
BRC Power Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BRC Power Manager at none against M's shown. BRC Power Manager also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

M ships an update every 4 months, BRC Power Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
M versus BRC Power Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMBRC Power Manager
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews80.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size56 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperM-TEC Energy Systems GmbHBRC Solar GmbH

In-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

None

BRC Power Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BRC Power Manager free?
BRC Power Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do M or BRC Power Manager have ads?
M shows ads; BRC Power Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, M or BRC Power Manager?
M ships an update every 4 months, and BRC Power Manager every 2 months. Most recently, M was updated on September 29, 2026 and BRC Power Manager on September 17, 2026.

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