Comparison

Luminous MAX vs SolarMax Onyx

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

Head to head
About

Luminous MAX

Features
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This application is based on Bluetooth connection and WiFi connection to achieve real-time data monitoring and obtain current device data, and to understand the device situation in real time

About

SolarMax Onyx

Features
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SolarMax Onyx APP to monitor inverter data/log and provide inverter configuration.

Screenshots

Luminous MAX3 screens
SolarMax Onyx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Luminous MAX at every 4 days against SolarMax Onyx's every 4 months. Luminous MAX also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luminous MAX ships an update every 4 days, SolarMax Onyx every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Luminous MAX versus SolarMax Onyx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuminous MAXSolarMax Onyx
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better13.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size26 MB42 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLuminousPower Highway

In-app purchases

None

Luminous MAX

No in-app purchases

None

SolarMax Onyx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luminous MAX free?
Luminous MAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SolarMax Onyx free?
SolarMax Onyx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Luminous MAX or SolarMax Onyx have ads?
Neither Luminous MAX nor SolarMax Onyx shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Luminous MAX or SolarMax Onyx?
Luminous MAX ships an update every 4 days, and SolarMax Onyx every 4 months. Most recently, Luminous MAX was updated on November 8, 2026 and SolarMax Onyx on November 9, 2026.

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