Comparison

Lodestar Tech vs Surya Connect

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

Head to head
About

Lodestar Tech

This app enhances personal safety by managing access to a connected device. It allows users to personalize security settings, enroll authorized users with fingerprint or PIN access, and receive real-time alerts for device status.

Highlights
  • Personalize safety preferences
  • Enroll authorized users
  • Fingerprint and PIN access
  • Real-time battery alerts
  • Manage device lock/unlock status
Features
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Safety and technology aren’t just for locks and alarms anymore. The LNK9 and Lodestar Technology is changing the way you think about personal protection. Access when you need it, with security confirmed by your authorization. Once you pair your LNK9 with the Lodestar App, you can: •⁠ ⁠Personalize your safety preferences •⁠ ⁠Enroll fingerprints of authorized users to provide safety and peace of mind •⁠ ⁠Create a personalized PIN code to allow access to authorized users •⁠ ⁠Get real-time alerts when your LNK9 is low on battery. . •⁠ ⁠Manage the unlock/lock status of your LNK9.

About

Surya Connect

Features
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Take complete control of your clean energy generation with Surya Connect – your comprehensive smart solar plant and inverter monitoring platform. Designed for homeowners, commercial solar managers, and renewable energy users, Surya Connect enables real-time solar tracking, detailed inverter telemetry, and effortless multi-site management right from your smartphone. Key Features & Highlights: Fast & Secure Authentication • Flexible Sign In: Easy account creation and login using your mobile number or email address. • Biometric Support: Instant, high-security login using Fingerprint scanner or Face ID authentication (when enabled). Multi-Plant & Home Management • Add Solar Plants: Seamlessly set up and register new solar power plants in minutes. • Multi-Plant Support: Monitor and manage multiple solar plant installations from a single unified dashboard. • Link Inverters & Homes: Easily connect and associate smart inverters and meters with specific homes or sites. • Flexible Site Control: Full flexibility to view, manage, or remove homes whenever needed.  Real-Time Dashboard & Telemetry • Live Inverter Data: View instantaneous power output (kW), operational status, grid metrics, and performance stats. • Smart Meter Tracking: Keep track of live generation (kWh), cumulative yield, and energy metrics. Visual Analytics & Interactive Graphs • Performance Charts: Access high-resolution, interactive graphs displaying live and historical inverter output. • Energy Analytics: Track daily, monthly, and long-term production trends to maximize your energy efficiency. Why Choose Surya Connect? Whether you have a single rooftop solar installation or manage distributed solar assets across multiple sites, Surya Connect delivers reliable data syncing, intuitive visual analytics, and complete management convenience wherever you go. Download Surya Connect today and stay connected to your solar energy generation 24/7!"

Screenshots

Lodestar Tech4 screens
Surya Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Surya Connect at 13.0 against Lodestar Tech's 15.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Lodestar Tech versus Surya Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLodestar TechSurya Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLODESTAR TECHNOLOGYGENUS POWER INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Lodestar Tech

No in-app purchases

None

Surya Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lodestar Tech free?
Lodestar Tech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Surya Connect free?
Surya Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lodestar Tech or Surya Connect have ads?
Neither Lodestar Tech nor Surya Connect shows ads.

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