HeliTool vs MyPVOutput
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
HeliTool
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HeliTool APP is the App to configure and monitor the new photovoltaic inverters of SolarMax SP Series, SMT Series and SHT Series. Download the App, connect your smartphone to the WiFi Access Point created by the inverter and complete quickly and easily the installation and commissioning of your HeilTool inverter. The same App can be used at any time to access the inverter data.
MyPVOutput
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Monitor your solar system with MyPVOutput β a fast, modern PVOutput companion for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets, and watch face complications. Connect your PVOutput.org account and follow your solar production, consumption, temperature, daily totals, monthly trends, yearly performance, and system history in one clean app. MyPVOutput is built for people who want quick live data, but also proper long-term insight. Check todayβs production at a glance, compare systems or time periods, open interactive charts, and jump directly from charts into detailed daily or monthly views. APPLE WATCH, COMPLICATIONS AND WIDGETS MyPVOutput brings your PV data where you actually need it: on your wrist, on your Home Screen, and on your Lock Screen. β’ Apple Watch app for quick live PV data β’ Watch face complications and widgets require watchOS 9 or later β’ Apple Watch app supports watchOS 8.7 and later β’ Home Screen widgets β’ Lock Screen widgets β’ Live production and consumption values β’ Daily generation and usage β’ Temperature display β’ Fast glanceable solar status SOLAR ANALYTICS See more than just the current number. β’ Daily, monthly, and yearly production tracking β’ Consumption tracking where available β’ Interactive charts with production, consumption, and temperature overlays β’ Full-screen landscape charts for detailed analysis β’ Tap charts to open detailed day or month views β’ Compare today, months, years, systems, and previous periods β’ Long-term production and consumption history β’ Fast navigation through historical data β’ Celsius and Fahrenheit support MULTIPLE SYSTEMS MyPVOutput supports more than one installation, making it useful for users with several PVOutput systems, different loggers, or mixed production and consumption setups. β’ Multiple PV installations β’ System comparison β’ Production-only systems β’ Consumption-capable systems β’ PVOutput-compatible inverter and logger setups DESIGNED FOR iPHONE, iPAD AND OLDER DEVICES MyPVOutput is designed to feel modern, clear, and fast while still supporting older compatible Apple devices. β’ iPhone and iPad support β’ iOS support from iOS 15.6 β’ Apple Watch app support from watchOS 8.7 β’ Watch face complications require watchOS 9 or later β’ Clean modern interface β’ Optimized layouts for small and large screens β’ No ads PRO β SEPARATE ONE-TIME PURCHASE Unlock the complete experience with a separate one-time purchase: β’ Full monthly and yearly analytics β’ Multiple installations and systems β’ Advanced comparison features β’ Long-term production and consumption history β’ Advanced historical browsing and trend analysis SUPPORTER SUBSCRIPTIONS β OPTIONAL SEPARATE PURCHASE Optional supporter subscriptions are available as separate purchases for users who want to support ongoing development. They do not unlock extra features. No ads. Requires a free PVOutput.org account. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mypvoutput.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeliTool at none against MyPVOutput's 3. HeliTool also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. MyPVOutput sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. HeliTool asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | HeliTool | MyPVOutput |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JARVIS IT-Dienstleistungen GmbH | Michal Henryk Mirski |
In-app purchases
HeliTool
No in-app purchases
MyPVOutput
- Support MyPVOutput$0.991 Month
- Support MyPVOutput$9.991 Year
- PRO$3.99









