PV Master vs SOFAR Energy
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.
SOFAR Energy
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SOFAR Energy is an intelligent management app specifically designed for the industrial and commercial photovoltaic and energy storage sector. It boasts real-time data collection and visualization capabilities, enabling users to stay informed about the power station's operational status at all times and receive timely fault alarms. The app supports remote control, allowing users to adjust equipment parameters and execute emergency operations from anywhere, significantly reducing on-site maintenance costs. Equipped with a maintenance work order system, it streamlines the automated generation, tracking, and processing of faults and maintenance work orders. Additionally, it offers energy usage analysis to help users lower operating costs, enhance equipment reliability, and improve energy management efficiency. The product's sleek and user-friendly interface design provides an efficient and convenient mobile maintenance experience for users.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PV Master at every 2 months against SOFAR Energy's every 4 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, SOFAR Energy every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PV Master | SOFAR Energy |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd. | Shenzhen Sofarsolar Company Limited |
In-app purchases
PV Master
No in-app purchases
SOFAR Energy
No in-app purchases
