# ShinePhone

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id669936054](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id669936054)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id669936054`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 2.40 / 5 (167 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.5.6.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-18
- **First published:** 2013-07-16
- **Size:** 190 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shinephone/id669936054)
- **Website:** [http://www.growatt.com](http://www.growatt.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://server.growatt.com](http://server.growatt.com/)

## Description

ShinePhone is an end-user energy monitoring platform that serves as your one-stop smart hub for managing green energy systems. It provides real-time visibility into power generation, consumption, and energy storage, with clear views of battery level, device operation, load power, and grid interaction.

Key features include device management with one-click access and multi-device monitoring, plus personalized energy management plans. The AI Smart Control taps dynamic electricity prices across platforms to optimize charging and discharging for smarter power use and greater energy earnings.

## Rankings

- #142,905 — Overall

## Review summary

ShinePhone is valued for enabling off-grid solar management and detailed energy data with easy data logger integration, but users frequently report stability after updates, datalogger connectivity problems, UI regressions, and data accuracy issues. Feature gaps (alerts, SOH, device integrations) and perceived weak support compound reliability concerns, making it a strong tool when functioning, but with significant day-to-day stability and data reliability drawbacks.

### Pros

- Essential for managing off-grid solar systems.
- Provides detailed energy data (usage, daily kWh) to monitor performance.
- Easy setup and integration with data logger and inverter; user-friendly for monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Capable and informative with ongoing improvements.

### Cons

- Frequent updates break the app or cause it to stop working on iOS/iPad.
- Datalogger connectivity issues: the logger/disconnected messages, data not accessible, or failing to connect to the WiFi module.
- UI/UX regressions and missing/less intuitive visualizations after updates (e.g., power distribution dashboard changes).
- Data accuracy issues: incorrect battery/charging direction, weather often shown as 20°C, and perceived grid export anomalies (e.g., always exporting to grid).
- Missing features and weak support: lack of notifications/SOH metric, watch/app integration gaps, and slow or unresponsive support.

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