Comparison

KOSTAL Solar 4me vs Scanly

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

Head to head
About

KOSTAL Solar 4me

Features
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KOSTAL Solar 4me – the beginning of another era With KOSTAL Solar 4me, you take the first step toward the future: modern design meets intuitive operation – for maximum transparency and easy control. Conveniently monitor energy generation, consumption, and grid feed-in from anywhere – clearly, intuitively, and with a modern visual presentation. The beginning of more The first release of KOSTAL Solar 4me is aimed at end customers and enables simple monitoring of your system from home. Additional functions from the previous KOSTAL Solar App will be gradually added in upcoming updates – including important features for installers. Energy generation and consumption in focus Keep an eye on all energy flows of your system – now also live within your home network. Compare historical values, identify correlations, and optimize your self-consumption. Clear charts make your energy data immediately understandable. Overview of your systems Keep track of the status of your systems at all times. From the system list, you can go directly to the dashboard of each system – everything at a glance. Clear device status visibility The revised device list shows the current status of all system components at device level. The display is based on the last successful contact with the respective device. Easy wallbox control Control the ENECTOR wallbox directly via the app. After entering your KSEM password once, access remains saved, allowing you to conveniently switch between charging modes – all within your home network. Come to the dark side Experience the app now also in Dark Mode – optimized for low-light conditions and easy on the eyes, day and night. Usage note Certain functions – such as β€œEasy Access” or β€œLive data in the home network” – require a PLENTICORE inverter or a KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter in your PV system. Please also ensure that all devices are running the latest firmware version.

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Scanly

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Scanly is a fast, clean QR code and barcode scanner. Point your camera at any QR code or barcode β€” Scanly reads it instantly and shows you the result. Tap to open URLs, copy text, or share the content with any app. FEATURES β€’ Lightning fast QR code and barcode scanning β€’ Tap results to open URLs directly in Safari β€’ Scan history - revisit your last scans anytime β€’ Flashlight toggle for scanning in low light SCANLY PRO β€” ONE-TIME PURCHASE Upgrade once, own it forever. No subscription. β€’ Unlimited scan history β€” never lose a scan β€’ QR Code Generator β€” create QR codes from any URL or text, then share them β€’ Export history β€” save your scans as a CSV file

Screenshots

KOSTAL Solar 4me4 screens
Scanly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KOSTAL Solar 4me at none against Scanly's 1. KOSTAL Solar 4me also leads on iOS requirement (15.3 vs 17.0). Scanly's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads 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. Scanly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KOSTAL Solar 4me asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KOSTAL Solar 4me ships an update every 5 weeks, Scanly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
KOSTAL Solar 4me versus Scanly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKOSTAL Solar 4meScanly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.3 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size191 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKOSTAL Solar Electric GmbHAiham Ibrahim

In-app purchases

None

KOSTAL Solar 4me

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Scanly

One-time1
  • Scanly Pro$2.99

Questions

Is KOSTAL Solar 4me free?
KOSTAL Solar 4me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scanly free?
Scanly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KOSTAL Solar 4me or Scanly have ads?
Neither KOSTAL Solar 4me nor Scanly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KOSTAL Solar 4me or Scanly?
KOSTAL Solar 4me ships an update every 5 weeks, and Scanly every 2 days. Most recently, KOSTAL Solar 4me was updated on October 5, 2026 and Scanly on September 29, 2026.

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