SolarMax Onyx vs PVCommander
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SolarMax Onyx
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SolarMax Onyx APP to monitor inverter data/log and provide inverter configuration.
PVCommander
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PVCommander puts your solar system in your pocket. It is the successor to SMH (Solar Monitoring Hub) and connects to your own solar monitoring device to show live and historical data for your inverter, battery, panels, grid and home. See where your energy is flowing right now with a live animated energy view. Tap the solar panels for per string MPPT detail, the inverter for cluster detail, or the battery for per pack detail. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Live monitoring of solar production, battery state of charge, grid and load • Historical charts for the day, month and year • Push alerts for the events that matter, like low battery, grid loss or high load • Automation rules that switch loads and change inverter settings based on time, battery or solar • Load shedding schedules so you know when the grid goes down, where available • Adjust inverter settings remotely, including charge, output and time slots • Weather based solar forecast for your location • Back up your system to your own Google Drive • Works with many inverter and battery brands
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SolarMax Onyx at none against PVCommander's shown. SolarMax Onyx also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.5). PVCommander's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, 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.
SolarMax Onyx ships an update every 4 months, PVCommander every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | SolarMax Onyx | PVCommander |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Power Highway | Furi Consulting (PTY) Ltd |
In-app purchases
SolarMax Onyx
No in-app purchases
PVCommander
No in-app purchases
