# MyMilpitas vs SunStrong Connect

The clearest difference is update cadence: SunStrong Connect at every 2 weeks against MyMilpitas's every 6 months. SunStrong Connect also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 74) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for MyMilpitas against 4.4 for SunStrong Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SunStrong Connect has 15K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of MyMilpitas's written reviews are positive against 12% of SunStrong Connect's.

MyMilpitas ships an update every 6 months, SunStrong Connect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyMilpitas | SunStrong Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymilpitas/id693008118/reviews)** | [4.4 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunstrong-connect/id1504718150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 74 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **14.3% of reviews** | 11.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 147 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Milpitas](https://appshunter.io/developer/693008121) | [SunStrong Management](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779388269) |

## What reviewers say

### MyMilpitas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymilpitas/id693008118)

Report non-emergency issues like graffiti, potholes, or abandoned vehicles to the City of Milpitas. Submit service requests with photos and exact locations, and track their resolution. Engage with community reports and updates.

**Highlights:** Submit service requests, Attach photos to reports, Automatic GPS location tagging, Manual location adjustment, Track issue resolution, Follow and comment on reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SunStrong Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunstrong-connect/id1504718150)

Monitor and control your home solar power system with this app. View solar production, home consumption, and battery power flows. Manage battery settings and receive system alerts for informed energy decisions.

**Highlights:** Monitor solar production, Track home consumption, View battery power flows, Control battery settings, Receive system alerts, View historical performance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app for monitoring solar production
- 🚀 Provides real-time and historical data
- 🔍 Useful analytics and reporting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent data and inaccurate readings
- 🔍 Lacks detailed panel-level information
- 🔁 Frequent app crashes and login issues
- ⏱️ Slow data updates and refresh times
- 📱 Poor user interface and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- App displaying incorrect power flow information
- Historical data disappearing or not updating
- Connectivity issues causing data loss

**Requested features**

- Ability to view individual panel performance
- Integration with home energy consumption data
- Customizable data views and comparison tools
- Improved notification and alert system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyMilpitas free?

MyMilpitas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SunStrong Connect free?

SunStrong Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MyMilpitas or SunStrong Connect?

MyMilpitas is rated higher. MyMilpitas averages 4.4 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while SunStrong Connect averages 4.4 from 15K ratings.

### Do MyMilpitas or SunStrong Connect have ads?

Neither MyMilpitas nor SunStrong Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyMilpitas or SunStrong Connect?

MyMilpitas ships an update every 6 months, and SunStrong Connect every 2 weeks. Most recently, MyMilpitas was updated on November 1, 2026 and SunStrong Connect on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*