Comparison

Solar.on vs SolarWise

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

Head to head

About

Solar.on

Features

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Solar.on App is a PV monitoring product that integrates real-time monitoring, accurate message push, intelligent alarm, efficient operation and maintenance, remote upgrade control, large visual screen, and statistical analysis. It can monitor the operating status of PV inverters and other device in real time. Automatically calculate the energy and efficiency of device and plant dimensions, and quickly locate faulty plants, assisting operation and maintenance personnel to quickly complete on-site defect elimination work.

About

SolarWise

Features

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At SolarWise GmbH, we are committed to revolutionizing the way people harness solar energy. Based in Düsseldorf, Germany, we specialize in high-efficiency microinverters, balcony energy storage systems, and solar mounting solutions. Our goal is to empower homes and businesses with reliable, sustainable, and intelligent solar energy solutions.

Screenshots

Solar.on4 screens

SolarWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SolarWise at every 6 weeks against Solar.on's every 4 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

Solar.on ships an update every 4 months, SolarWise every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Solar.on versus SolarWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Solar.on	SolarWise
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 6 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	98 MB	49 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	鑫俞	XIAMEN CHENNENG INFO TECH CO.,LTD.

In-app purchases

None

Solar.on

No in-app purchases

None

SolarWise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solar.on free?

Solar.on is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is SolarWise free?

SolarWise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Solar.on or SolarWise have ads?

Neither Solar.on nor SolarWise shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Solar.on or SolarWise?

Solar.on ships an update every 4 months, and SolarWise every 6 weeks. Most recently, Solar.on was updated on September 22, 2026 and SolarWise on October 11, 2026.