Arch Solar vs Summit Solar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arch Solar
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Track your installation process in real time, monitor your solar energy production and consumption once your system has been installed, earn money by referring your friends and family, open a new support ticket or update your account details with the Arch Solar app. It's a key piece for any homeowner going solar with Arch Solar.
Summit Solar
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Track your installation process in real time, monitor your solar energy production and consumption once your system has been installed, earn money by referring your friends and family, open a new support ticket or update your account details with the Summit Solar app. It's a key piece for any homeowner going solar with Summit Solar.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Summit Solar at every 4 months against Arch Solar's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Arch Solar ships an update every 8 months, Summit Solar every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arch Solar | Summit Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arch Solar | Summit Solar Solutions, LLC |
In-app purchases
Arch Solar
No in-app purchases
Summit Solar
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Arch Solar free?
Is Summit Solar free?
Do Arch Solar or Summit Solar have ads?
Which is updated more often, Arch Solar or Summit Solar?
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