Comparison

ShinePhone vs eWeLink

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

Head to head
About

ShinePhone

This app provides a comprehensive platform for end-users to manage their green energy systems. It offers real-time energy monitoring, device management, and AI-powered smart control to optimize power usage and energy earnings.

Highlights
  • Real-time energy monitoring
  • Device management
  • AI smart control
  • Dynamic electricity prices
  • Optimized charging/discharging strategies
Features
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ShinePhone is an energy monitoring platform exclusively built for end users, serving as your one-stop smart hub for managing green energy systems. Energy Monitoring: Real-time tracking of power generation, consumption and energy storage status, with clear visibility of battery level, device operation, load power and grid interaction. Device Management: Support one-click device access and multi-device monitoring, with versatile and personalized energy management plan settings available. AI Smart Control: Access dynamic electricity prices across multiple platforms. AI-powered intelligent analysis optimizes charging and discharging strategies for more rational power usage and improved overall energy earnings.

About

eWeLink

This app acts as a central hub for controlling a wide range of smart home devices from multiple brands. It allows for remote operation, scheduling, and integration with voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home, as well as IFTTT for advanced automation.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Scheduling and timers
  • Smart scene creation
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Device sharing and grouping
  • LAN mode operation
Features
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One app, countless devices eWeLink is the app platform that supports multiple brands of smart devices including Sonoff. It enables connections between diversified smart hardware and integrates popular Smart Speakers such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home. Moreover, eWeLink works with IFTTT, serving as the ultimate home control center. Features Remote control, Schedule, Timer, Loop timer, Inching, Interlock, Smart Scene, Sharing, Grouping, LAN mode, etc. Compatible Devices Smart curtain, Door Locks, Wall Switch, Socket, Smart Light Bulb, RF Remote Controller, IoT Camera, Motion Sensor, etc. Using voice command Connect Google Home with Smart We Link. Connect Amazon Alexa with the “eWeLink Smart Home” skill. IFTTT, Do more with eWeLink such as “Track your eWeLink 1 channel switch usage on Google spreadsheet” or “Turn on/off your eWeLink 1 channel switch as you leave home” eWeLink works with everything Our team commits to fulfill the mission, that is, “eWeLink Support, Works with everything”. We spare every effort in expanding the list of eWeLink Support brands and products. eWeLink is also a full-fledged IoT Smart Home turnkey solution which includes WiFi/Zigbee/GSM/Bluetooth module and firmware, PCBA hardware, global IoT SaaS platform, and open API, etc. It enables brands launching their own smart devices at minimal time and cost. Keep in touch For technical support: support@ewelink.zendesk.com Our official website: http://www.ewelink.cc/en Get the latest news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewelink.support Auto-renewed eWeLink Advanced Plan --Advanced Benefits: all eWeLink advanced features: Web Version, Keyboard Shortcuts, Turning Phones into Cameras, Capacity Expansion, and more. --Billing Cycle: 1 Month (Subscribe Monthly for all advanced features), 12 Months (Subscribe Annually for all advanced features) --Subscription Fee: $1.9, per month with monthly billing; $9.9, per year with annual billing. --Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. --Cancel the auto-renewal: You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes/Apple ID Account Settings at least 24-hour before the billing date. --Renew: Payment will be deducted automatically from your iTunes account within 24 hours before the billing date. After deducted successfully, your billing cycle will extend to the next billing date automatically. --Privacy Policy: https://appcms-src.coolkit.cn/ewelink/privacy-ewelink/9844.html --Agreement of Users: https://appcms-src.coolkit.cn/ewelink/user-agreement-ewelink/9847.html --Service Agreement of Memberships: https://appcms.coolkit.cn/ewelink/member-agreement-ewelink/member-agreement-ewelink-ios/11727.html --Auto-renewal Service Agreement https://appcms.coolkit.cn/ewelink/subscription-agreement-ewelink/subscription-agreement-ewelink-ios/11732.html

Screenshots

ShinePhone4 screens
eWeLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShinePhone at none against eWeLink's 29. ShinePhone also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). eWeLink's advantage is rating (2.7 vs 2.4) and review sentiment (28% vs 18%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. eWeLink sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ShinePhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eWeLink holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 170 and 72 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of ShinePhone's written reviews are positive against 28% of eWeLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShinePhone ships an update every 8 days, eWeLink monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ShinePhone versus eWeLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShinePhoneeWeLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (170 ratings)2.7 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.0% of reviews27.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings170 — better72
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB274 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co.,LtdShenzhen CoolKit Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

ShinePhone

All ratings170 ratings
Positive28.2%
Neutral12.4%
Negative59.4%
Written reviews761 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral13.8%
Negative68.2%

eWeLink

All ratings64 ratings
Positive42.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.8%
Written reviews1,711 reviews
Positive27.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative60.1%

User reviews

ShinePhone

From 170 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Provides useful data
  • 📊 Helpful graphs and charts
  • 🔋 Monitors battery and solar system

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
  • 🕰️ Slow updates and data lags
  • 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive UI
  • 🔒 Connectivity and login issues
  • 🔋 High battery drain on mobile

eWeLink

From 72 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick response time
  • 💡 Integrates with Alexa and Google Home
  • 👍 Reliable performance
  • 👍 Flexible scheduling and automation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Pairing problems
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable device control
  • 🐛 Buggy firmware updates

Bugs and requests

ShinePhone

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes when changing dates
  • Incorrect power consumption data
  • Datalogger connection problems
  • Inconsistent color coding in graphs
  • App loses data after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve graph readability
  • Allow more customization of settings
  • Provide real-time data updates
  • Integrate with home automation systems

eWeLink

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Devices randomly going offline
  • Timers and schedules not working as expected
  • Inability to select Wi-Fi network during setup
  • App login issues and frequent sign-outs
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more smart home platforms
  • Improve device sharing and multi-user functionality
  • Provide more advanced automation and scheduling options
  • Add an offline mode for local device control
  • Improve app UI and UX for better usability

In-app purchases

None

ShinePhone

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

eWeLink

Subscriptions11
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 month)1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • Advanced Plan · Subscribe monthly$1.991 Month
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 month)1 Month trial10 variants$2.191 Month
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  • 摄像头云服务-月套餐1 Month trial$2.191 Month
  • Prime Plan · Subscribe monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Advanced Plan · Annual subscription$9.991 Year
  • Prime Plan · Annual subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 year)3 Months trial5 variants$19.991 Year
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 year)1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 30-Day History (billed 1 year)1 Month trial5 variants$19.991 Year
  • 30-Days History(billed 1 year)1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is ShinePhone free?
ShinePhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eWeLink free?
eWeLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ShinePhone or eWeLink?
eWeLink is rated higher. ShinePhone averages 2.4 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while eWeLink averages 2.7 from 72 ratings.
Do ShinePhone or eWeLink have ads?
Neither ShinePhone nor eWeLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShinePhone or eWeLink?
ShinePhone ships an update every 8 days, and eWeLink monthly. Most recently, ShinePhone was updated on November 1, 2026 and eWeLink on November 1, 2026.

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