Comparison

Blue Switch vs SolarSync

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

Head to head
About

Blue Switch

Control 2, 4, or 8 channel Bluetooth BLE relay modules from your iPhone or iPad. Assign custom names to modules and individual relays for easy identification and management. Enhance security by changing the default password.

Highlights
  • Control 2, 4, or 8 channel relay modules
  • Bluetooth BLE connectivity
  • Assign custom module aliases
  • Assign custom relay aliases
  • Change default password for security
  • Connect to multiple modules
Features
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This app allows you to control a 2, 4 or 8 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE with your iPhone or iPad. To use this app, you need one of these three modules: "2 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE" "4 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE" "8 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE" These modules can be ordered at many online shops. Please use a search engine to find a shop. This app can be connected with any number of modules. By entering an alias, the modules are marked clearly and can easily be assigned to a use area. Name the modules for example "Relay 1", "Relay 2", "Electronic lab project" or "Ambient Light". An alias can also be entered for each relay. The default password for these modules is usually "12345678". For more security, the app also allows you to change the password. The password must be eight digits long.

About

SolarSync

Features
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MLPE devices—like optimizers and rapid shutdown units—in real time. Get smart alerts, clear insights, and instant access to system health, so you’re always connected, informed, and in control.

Screenshots

Blue Switch4 screens
SolarSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SolarSync at none against Blue Switch's 1. SolarSync also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price 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. Blue Switch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SolarSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blue Switch versus SolarSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlue SwitchSolarSync
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalij SchaeferShanghai Raymon IoT Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Blue Switch

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$17.99
None

SolarSync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blue Switch free?
Blue Switch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SolarSync free?
SolarSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blue Switch or SolarSync have ads?
Blue Switch shows ads; SolarSync does not.

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