PV Master vs Yaskawa Connect Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PV Master
This configuration tool connects to specific energy storage inverters via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. It assists installers in setting up energy storage systems.
- Configure energy storage inverters
- Wi-Fi direct connection
- Bluetooth connection
- Local configuration
- Installation assistance
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This app is renamed by PV Master, which is a configuration tool for the GoodWe energy storage inverter products. It can locally configure storage inverter via Wi-Fi direct or bluetooth connection. It helps the installer to complete the installation of an energy storage system.
Yaskawa Connect Pro
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*Able to connect to hardware such as FG4E, FG4C, WiFi gateway, GPRS gateway, FOMlink module. *By connecting the FOMlink module, you can initialize the ENC NO-LCD inverters, modify parameter settings, and upgrade firmware. *When installing the ENC series gateway, you can choose different communication ways to access the Internet; configure the gateway to send data directly to the 3rd party server. *When installing ENC series gateways, you can scan the Modbus bus and perform required configuration and maintenance. *When installing ENC and various types of gateways, the process of activating and creating a PV plant becomes simpler; even when encountering field problems, the configuration process and diagnostic data can be sent directly to the cloud.Timely access to technical services. *Operation and maintenance users with accounts can directly view data and alarms through mobile phones; according to different permissions, they can remotely control power plants.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Yaskawa Connect Pro at every 3 weeks against PV Master's every 2 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PV Master ships an update every 2 months, Yaskawa Connect Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PV Master | Yaskawa Connect Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 233 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd. | FOMWARE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
PV Master
No in-app purchases
Yaskawa Connect Pro
No in-app purchases
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