ORTNER ABS vs SolVisIQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
ORTNER ABS
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With the ORTNER ABS app, you can conveniently control the combustion control system of your fireplace via Bluetooth. Keep an eye on the current combustion process and gain valuable insights into the heating behavior of your heat-storage stove ā directly on your iPhone. Features at a glance: ⢠Live view of the current combustion process ⢠Adjust parameters such as shut-off delay, LED brightness, and expert options ⢠Perform firmware updates ⢠Connect the ABS to your home network and the ORTNER Cloud ⢠Service access for authorized technicians ⢠MQTT configuration for smart home integration
SolVisIQ
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SolVisIQ is an intelligent companion app for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. Whether you own a rooftop solar system or manage a single site, SolVisIQ gives you complete visibility into your energy production and consumption. REAL-TIME MONITORING ⢠Live production data from your inverter ⢠Energy consumption and grid import/export tracking ⢠Historical charts by day, week, month, and year ⢠Interactive calendar view of daily production SMART INSIGHTS ⢠Automatic self-consumption and self-sufficiency calculations ⢠Energy cost analysis using real-time electricity prices (ENTSO-E) ⢠Sensor-based orientation assistant for optimal panel positioning ⢠Production trends and performance overview INVERTER SUPPORT ⢠Solis inverters (via official cloud API) ⢠Sungrow inverters (via official cloud API) ⢠More brands coming soon REPORTS & EXPORT ⢠Generate detailed PDF reports ⢠Export raw data as CSV ⢠Share reports directly from the app via any platform NOTIFICATIONS ⢠Configurable local alerts ⢠Daily production summaries AVAILABLE IN 26 LANGUAGES SolVisIQ is fully localized in 26 languages, making it the ideal companion for solar owners worldwide. Privacy-first: your data is stored securely on your device using encrypted local storage. No account required to get started. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ORTNER ABS at none against SolVisIQ's 3. SolVisIQ's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SolVisIQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ORTNER ABS asks for nothing beyond the download.
ORTNER ABS ships an update every 4 months, SolVisIQ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ORTNER ABS | SolVisIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ortner GmbH | MARIUS EROL PERCHIATA |
In-app purchases
ORTNER ABS
No in-app purchases
SolVisIQ
- SolVisIQ Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- SolVisIQ Pro Annual$17.991 Year
- SolVisIQ Pro Lifetime$59.99





