Comparison

iRnergy vs SolarECO

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

Head to head
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.

About

SolarECO

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-Characteristic- 【Intelligent Management】Combined with the data collected by smart meters, intelligent analysis of household electricity consumption, optimize the charging and discharging strategy of the energy storage system, realize intelligent zero feeding, and improve energy efficiency. 【Energy Conservation and Environment Protection】The balcony photovoltaic energy storage system uses renewable energy to charge, reduce the dependence on traditional electricity, reduce household electricity costs while reducing carbon emissions, and contribute to the cause of environmental protection. 【Safe and Reliable】SolarEco adopts advanced data encryption technology to ensure the security of user information; At the same time, the energy storage system itself also has multiple security protection measures to ensure the safety of use. 【Easy Operation】SolarEco's interface is simple and clear, and the operation process is simple and easy to understand, even first-time users can quickly get started. - Main Function - 【Real Time Monitoring】SolarEco can display the charging status, electricity, voltage, current and other key information of the balcony energy storage system in real time, so that users can know the working status of the system at any time. 【Remote Control】Users can remotely control the start, stop and charge and discharge mode switching of the energy storage system through SolarEco, which is convenient for intelligent management. 【Energy Analysis】SolarEco provides detailed energy usage reports, including daily, weekly, and monthly electricity consumption and energy storage, to help users understand their home usage and make energy saving plans. 【Fault Warning】When the system fails, SolarEco will issue an early warning notification in time and provide possible solutions to ensure that users can deal with the problem in a timely manner. 【System Setup】Users can customize the discharge time, discharge power and other parameters of the energy storage system according to their personal needs to achieve personalized management.

Screenshots

iRnergy3 screens
SolarECO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SolarECO at 12.0 against iRnergy's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

iRnergy ships an update every 2 months, SolarECO every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
iRnergy versus SolarECO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRnergySolarECO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB56 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer上海艺唯电子有有限公司家豪 李

In-app purchases

None

iRnergy

No in-app purchases

None

SolarECO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRnergy free?
iRnergy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SolarECO free?
SolarECO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iRnergy or SolarECO have ads?
Neither iRnergy nor SolarECO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRnergy or SolarECO?
iRnergy ships an update every 2 months, and SolarECO every 5 weeks. Most recently, iRnergy was updated on September 9, 2026 and SolarECO on May 16, 2026.

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