PV Master vs iCare Control Center
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.
iCare Control Center
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With iCare Control Center you can manage, monitor, and control your iCare and PADI SMARTi remote monitoring systems wherever you are, directly from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. A single app to monitor and control your installations, with a simple, clear interface optimized for all Apple devices. Thanks to multi-configuration support, you can save and manage multiple systems at the same time, switching from one to another with a single tap. The direct and secure connection ensures maximum reliability. Key features: - Fast and secure one-tap access to your iCare and PADI SMARTi remote monitoring systems - Full compatibility with iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Multi-configuration management to control multiple installations from one app - Fullscreen control via the integrated web interface - Smart notifications for errors and incompatibilities (requires iCare 1921 or later) - Intuitive, responsive design optimized for every device type - Export and import configurations via file - Remote systems monitoring - Biometric or PIN-based access to the app - Automatic access to a configured system on app startup - Real-time sensor alert notifications With iCare Control Center, you always have all your systems under control: simple, fast, and secure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iCare Control Center at every 11 days against PV Master's every 2 months. PV Master's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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, iCare Control Center every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PV Master | iCare Control Center |
|---|---|---|
| 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 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd. | INGNET SRL SEMPLIFICATA |
In-app purchases
PV Master
No in-app purchases
iCare Control Center
No in-app purchases
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