Comparison

Sumray vs Solar Meta

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

Head to head
About

Sumray

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The application includes functions such as user login and registration, quick creation of plant, quick creation of collectors and distribution networks, viewing of power station summary and details, equipment list and details, work order list and details, alarm list and details, etc. The interface is simple and clear, providing 7x24 hours of data monitoring services.

About

Solar Meta

Features
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Monitor and manage your photovoltaic (PV) inverter systems anytime, anywhere with our smart energy monitoring app. Whether you're a homeowner with rooftop solar panels or managing a commercial solar installation, our app gives you complete visibility into your energy production, battery storage, and power consumption. REAL-TIME ENERGY MONITORING β€’ Live energy flow diagram showing power distribution across PV panels, inverter, battery, grid, and loads β€’ Real-time inverter status, voltage, current, and power metrics β€’ Battery charge/discharge status with capacity tracking β€’ Grid connection status with import/export monitoring DUAL CONNECTIVITY MODES β€’ WiFi Cloud Mode: Access your device data remotely through secure cloud connection β€’ Bluetooth Local Mode: Connect directly to your inverter for on-site monitoring β€” no internet required GENERATION STATISTICS & TRENDS β€’ Track total, daily, monthly, and yearly energy generation β€’ Interactive charts with multiple time ranges for trend analysis β€’ Device overview dashboard showing total devices and online status SMART FAULT ALERTS β€’ Instant notifications when system issues are detected β€’ Detailed fault codes with troubleshooting guidance β€’ Error severity levels for quick issue prioritization QUICK 3-STEP SETUP 1. Scan your device to pair 2. Configure WiFi connectivity 3. Start monitoring immediately PERSONALIZATION β€’ Multi-language support (English, δΈ­ζ–‡) β€’ Light & dark mode with system preference β€’ Customizable account and notification settings DATA SECURITY & PRIVACY β€’ Region-based data storage for compliance and performance β€’ No sensitive personal data collection β€’ Secure cloud infrastructure with encrypted connections Download now and take full control of your solar energy system. Start optimizing your energy efficiency today! For support or inquiries, please contact us through the app. Note: This app requires compatible PV inverter hardware with WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity.

Screenshots

Sumray4 screens
Solar Meta4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sumray and Solar Meta are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sumray versus Solar Meta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSumraySolar Meta
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size39 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSumray Digital Energy Technology CompanyShenzhen Sunray Software Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Sumray

No in-app purchases

None

Solar Meta

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sumray free?
Sumray is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solar Meta free?
Solar Meta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sumray or Solar Meta have ads?
Neither Sumray nor Solar Meta shows ads.

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