Comparison

Maxhub Solar vs VMSolar

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

Head to head

About

Maxhub Solar

Features

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What functions can I use the MAXHUB Photovoltaic App to achieve? ·Local debugging 1) Support communication with inverter or data acquisition to complete equipment debugging and parameters 2) Local maintenance functions such as settings, log export, and software upgrades ·Visual energy management 1) Real-time energy flow, check the energy flow direction anytime and anywhere 2) Energy management, easily control generation, storage, electricity

About

VMSolar

Features

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The APP integrates a series of very practical functions such as equipment monitoring, power station monitoring, Bluetooth networking, local monitoring and debugging, providing a more convenient cloud-based photovoltaic monitoring service. It enables users to easily check the power generation and operation status of the equipment at any time.

Screenshots

Maxhub Solar4 screens

VMSolar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VMSolar at 12.0 against Maxhub Solar's 15.1. 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

Maxhub Solar ships an update every 4 weeks, VMSolar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Maxhub Solar versus VMSolar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Maxhub Solar	VMSolar
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 weeks — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1	12.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	43 MB	234 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronics Co., Ltd.	Shandong Qipengfa Electronic Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Maxhub Solar

No in-app purchases

None

VMSolar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maxhub Solar free?

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

Is VMSolar free?

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

Do Maxhub Solar or VMSolar have ads?

Neither Maxhub Solar nor VMSolar shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Maxhub Solar or VMSolar?

Maxhub Solar ships an update every 4 weeks, and VMSolar every 2 months. Most recently, Maxhub Solar was updated on September 11, 2026 and VMSolar on September 9, 2026.