Comparison

SungrowEyeLight vs Modbus Explorer

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

Head to head
About

SungrowEyeLight

Monitor your Sungrow solar system in real-time without an internet connection. Access data directly from the system's register, or over the internet if configured. Primarily designed for SH10RT models but compatible with most Sungrow systems.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Direct register data retrieval
  • Offline functionality
  • Internet data retrieval
  • Compatibility with Sungrow systems
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SungrowEyeLight is a real-time monitor for Sungrow solar systems, retrieving all necessary data directly from the solar system’s register without requiring an internet connection. If the solar system’s register is made accessible over the home network for internet use, the data can also be retrieved in real-time over the internet directly from the register. SungrowEye was specifically developed for the SH10RT model. However, as the internal register of Sungrow solar systems, with so-called I18N values, should be compatible across different models, SungrowEye should work with all common Sungrow solar systems. Free Version with Ads.

About

Modbus Explorer

Features
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Modbus Explorer helps automation engineers, field technicians, and maintenance teams discover and diagnose Modbus TCP devices on local industrial networks. Scan your network to find Modbus TCP devices, identify available device information, review open ports, and inspect communication health from one place. Key features: • Fast Modbus TCP device discovery • Device identification where supported • Open port overview • OSI-based diagnostics for physical, network, transport, and application layers • UID scan for Modbus TCP devices • Modbus read/write request tools • Network statistics including ping, jitter, packet loss, and response timing • Modbus TCP performance testing • Communication dashboard per device • PDF and CSV diagnostic reports • Optional engineer, company, and logo information for professional reports • Live Modbus HMI dashboard with configurable register cards • Saved networks with persistent HMI cards and PDF/CSV reports Modbus Explorer is designed for real industrial troubleshooting scenarios involving PLCs, HMIs, drives, gateways, and other Modbus TCP equipment. Whether you are commissioning a new panel, checking a device on site, documenting a network, or diagnosing communication issues, Modbus Explorer gives you a practical toolset for understanding what is happening on the wire. Some device identification and diagnostic information depends on the target device configuration and supported Modbus services. Türkçe | Deutsch | English | Français | Italiano | Español | Português | Русский | Azərbaycanca | 中文 | 日本語.

Screenshots

SungrowEyeLight4 screens
Modbus Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SungrowEyeLight at none against Modbus Explorer's 1. SungrowEyeLight also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Modbus Explorer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price 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. Modbus Explorer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SungrowEyeLight asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SungrowEyeLight ships an update every 4 days, Modbus Explorer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
SungrowEyeLight versus Modbus Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSungrowEyeLightModbus Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAppnify GbRHASAN BARAN

In-app purchases

None

SungrowEyeLight

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Modbus Explorer

One-time1
  • Modbus Explorer Pro$14.99

Questions

Is SungrowEyeLight free?
SungrowEyeLight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Modbus Explorer free?
Modbus Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SungrowEyeLight or Modbus Explorer have ads?
SungrowEyeLight shows ads; Modbus Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, SungrowEyeLight or Modbus Explorer?
SungrowEyeLight ships an update every 4 days, and Modbus Explorer every 2 weeks. Most recently, SungrowEyeLight was updated on November 4, 2026 and Modbus Explorer on November 5, 2026.

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