Comparison

my vs loopStream

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

Head to head
About

my

This app simplifies the initial setup and configuration of your my-PV devices, which optimize solar power usage for hot water and heating. It guides users through device discovery, network settings, and connecting to the my-PV Cloud for remote monitoring and updates.

Highlights
  • Automatic device discovery
  • Guided step-by-step configuration
  • Support for all operating modes
  • Flexible network configuration (Wi-Fi, Ethernet)
  • Add peripheral devices
  • my-PV Cloud integration
  • Factory reset functionality
Features
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my-PV Setup is the official commissioning app for your my-PV devices, which put surplus solar power to use for hot water and heating. Whether ACβ€’THOR, AC ELWA 2 or another compatible product β€” this app guides you step by step through the entire initial configuration. From finding the device on your local network to connecting it to the my-PV Cloud, you handle everything conveniently from your smartphone, tablet or computer. FEATURES β€’ Automatic device discovery Every my-PV device on your network is found without any further input and presented at a glance. β€’ Manual setup If automatic discovery is not possible, you can connect directly via the device's IP address. β€’ Guided configuration A clear step-by-step assistant takes you through mode selection, network settings, cloud connection and transferring the configuration. β€’ All operating modes supported Hot water 3.5 kW, stratified charging, 3 + 3 kW, hot water + heat pump, hot water + space heating, space heating with one heating circuit, and hot water + PWM. β€’ Flexible network configuration Choose between Wi-Fi, Ethernet or the device's own access point. β€’ Add peripheral devices Connect compatible inverters and other peripherals to your my-PV device straight from the app. β€’ my-PV Cloud Enable the cloud connection if you wish, for remote monitoring, data logging and automatic firmware updates. β€’ Factory reset Restore a device to its delivery state with a single click whenever you need to. WHO IS THE APP FOR? my-PV Setup is aimed at installers, electricians and technically minded end customers commissioning a my-PV device for the first time or extending an existing installation. No prior knowledge of IP networks is required β€” the app explains every step in plain language. PRIVACY Communication with your device takes place directly on your local network. Data is only transmitted to my-PV servers if you actively enable the cloud connection. In that case only operating data such as energy production, temperature values and device status is processed. Apart from the serial number, no personal data is collected. The cloud connection can be disabled at any time in the device settings. For more information about my-PV and the supported devices, visit www.my-pv.com

About

loopStream

Features
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Turn any device into a private file server. Share folders across your Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Apple Watch β€” plus any device with a web browser. No cloud. No account. No limits. loopStream keeps your files under your control. Transfer at full LAN speed when devices are on the same Wi-Fi, or share anywhere with encrypted remote access. FEATURES β€’ Share folders across Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV & Apple Watch β€’ Open files from any other device via a web browser β€’ Full-speed local (LAN) transfer + encrypted remote relay β€’ No cloud, no account, no size limits β€’ PIN & QR pairing, read-only/upload-only/full access controls β€’ Resumable uploads and a full file browser A private, self-hosted AirDrop alternative β€” your files stay yours.

Screenshots

my4 screens
loopStream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: my at none against loopStream's 2. my also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). loopStream's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. loopStream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. my asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

my ships an update every 10 days, loopStream every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
my versus loopStream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyloopStream
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 10 days β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV β€” better
Requires iOS15.515.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size43 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermy-PV GmbHTECNO BLOCKS FOR IT'S OWNER BAHAA EHAB ELDEN ABDULMOLLY MOHAMED

In-app purchases

None

my

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

loopStream

Subscriptions2
  • LoopStream Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • LoopStream Pro Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is my free?
my is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is loopStream free?
loopStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do my or loopStream have ads?
Neither my nor loopStream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, my or loopStream?
my ships an update every 10 days, and loopStream every 2 months. Most recently, my was updated on November 9, 2026 and loopStream on October 31, 2026.

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