Comparison

PV vs RockCONNECT IoT

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

Head to head
About

PV

Features
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Introducing PV:Sync Mobile – The Smarter Way to Manage Your Solar Test Data PV:Sync Mobile is the dedicated companion app for the PV:1525, designed to simplify and enhance your solar testing process from start to finish. With wireless firmware updates, you can keep your PV:1525 fully up to date without needing to return it to the manufacturer, meaning no downtime or disruption to your work. The app makes it easy to sync and transfer test data directly from your PV:1525 to your device, ensuring fast, accurate record-keeping on the go. You can also compare results against a built-in database of solar modules, allowing you to confirm performance and quickly identify any anomalies in the system. PV:Sync Mobile supports efficient, on-site reporting by generating clear, simple test summaries that can be exported in a format compatible with Seaward’s SolarCert software. This helps streamline your workflow and reduce time spent on paperwork. Whether you're commissioning, inspecting or maintaining solar PV systems, PV:Sync Mobile gives you greater speed, control and confidence in the field.

About

RockCONNECT IoT

Features
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For configuring, updating and managing your Ground Control IoT devices via Bluetooth. Including support for RockREMOTE Mini and RockBLOCK PRO.

Screenshots

PV4 screens
RockCONNECT IoT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RockCONNECT IoT at every 2 months against PV's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PV ships an update every 6 months, RockCONNECT IoT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
PV versus RockCONNECT IoT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPVRockCONNECT IoT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size59 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeaward Electronics Ltd.Ground Control Technologies UK Ltd

In-app purchases

None

PV

No in-app purchases

None

RockCONNECT IoT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PV free?
PV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RockCONNECT IoT free?
RockCONNECT IoT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PV or RockCONNECT IoT have ads?
Neither PV nor RockCONNECT IoT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PV or RockCONNECT IoT?
PV ships an update every 6 months, and RockCONNECT IoT every 2 months. Most recently, PV was updated on September 9, 2026 and RockCONNECT IoT on September 21, 2026.

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