PV Kompass

PV Kompass measures the tilt and orientation of a solar panel surface using your iPhone’s sensors. No account, ads, tracking, or backend. Place the back of your iPhone parallel to the front of the panel, with the screen facing out. The app automatically captures stable readings and announces when measurement starts and finishes with VoiceOver and haptics. • Tilt relative to horizontal and azimuth of the panel’s front. • Clear distinction between true and magnetic north. A compass direction can’t be determined when the panel is nearly horizontal. • Local measurement history with date, time, and time zone; name measurements and delete them after confirmation. • Optional GPS coordinates, accuracy, and timestamp if you allow access and a current location is available. • Export individual measurements or your entire history as CSV using the Apple Share menu. • Copy geographic angle values for manual setup of Forecast.Solar in Home Assistant. No automatic transfer or energy yield calculations. • VoiceOver labels and on-demand status announcements, Dynamic Type, light and dark appearances, and no color-only information. Measurement data stays on your device. The app doesn’t send measurements to the developer. You control CSV sharing and location access; iOS backup services may include local history. Metal, power lines, and magnetic cases can affect direction readings. Stable readings don’t guarantee absolute accuracy. Camera bumps and cases must not tilt the iPhone. Use the app only on panels that are safe to reach and not hot, and secure the iPhone against slipping. This app is not a substitute for professional surveying equipment or expert system planning.