ShineTools

Name: ShineTools
Rating: 2.1724138 (464 reviews)
Author: Growatt

By: Growatt App

Lightweight application software for debugging equipment.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

349,043 ▲ 1.53K

Data as of 2026-08-01

Rating:

2.17

(464)

Version:

3.6.4.1

Last updated: 2026-07-10

Ranking

#118,777 ▲ 100

Overall

Features & Capabilities

ShineTools is a professional local commissioning tool designed for authorized Growatt installers, delivered as a lightweight Chrome extension. It integrates core functions: Quick Site Setup for one‑stop site deployment, Installation Diagnostics that automatically detects system anomalies and provides troubleshooting guidance, and Device Commissioning with WiFi and Bluetooth for real‑time status checks, parameter configuration, and firmware updates.

With ShineTools, field teams benefit from faster site deployment, proactive maintenance, and streamlined device management, helping improve operational efficiency and plant uptime.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Developer Tools Programming

By:

Growatt

Downloads:

349,043 1.53K

Rating:

2.17

(464)

Version:

3.6.4.1 Last updated: 2026-07-10

Version code:

35569

Creation date:

2021-09-24

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS High risk
android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk

Size:

104.38MB

Email:

se*****@ginverter.com

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-01

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 118,777 ▲ 100

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Growatt

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.growatt.shinetools

Email:

se*****@ginverter.com

User Reviews

The ShineTools app shows potential for monitoring solar systems and interacting with Growatt inverters, with visible kWh data. However, it is plagued by recurrent login and onboarding problems, broken password reset flows, and slow, unstable performance. Inverter connections often drop post-update. While a subset of users reports positive experiences and relative usefulness, the dominant sentiment is frustration over access and reliability.

Pros

Offers interactive monitoring with Growatt inverters and supports viewing production data.
Clearly displays daily and total energy production (kWh).
Some users consider it among the better options for Growatt MIN XT products.
Helpful for overall solar system management.
Positive user sentiment from a subset of users (e.g., "very good" / "great").

Cons

Frequent login failures and inability to sign in or sign up.
Password reset and forgot password workflows often do not work.
Very slow loading times and repeated data reloads; reliability issues.
Inverter connections drop or become unstable, especially after updates.
On-boarding/login flow is unclear (no sign‑up option and confusing instructions).