Comparison

Shimmy Diagnoser vs SolarPanelApp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shimmy Diagnoser

This app acts as a vibration meter for your vehicle, detecting and analyzing vibrations to identify potential issues. It provides real-time graphs and statistics to help diagnose problems with engines, tires, or propshafts, assisting both DIY enthusiasts and professionals.

Highlights
  • Vibration detection and analysis
  • Real-time vibration graphing
  • Identification of vibration sources (engine, tire, propshaft)
  • Vehicle database integration
  • Data storage and statistics
  • Built-in RPM calculations
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Shimmy Diagnoser is a powerful app that replaces a conventional Vibration (NVH) meter, for use in your vehicle. It can detect even the slightest of vibration, and not only present the frequency in a graph, but also tell what part of your vehicle that has a problem. The perfect tool for the DIYer or for the professional workshop. Just enter your car’s information, drive in a speed that is causing the vibration and read the graph telling you the intensity. Easy to use app for determining why your car shakes, shimmy or vibrates! FEATURES: - Shimmy Diagnoser will show what type of vibration you are experiencing: Engine vibrations Tire vibrations Propshaft vibrations - Live plot of the vibrations in your car, in real time! - Analyzing and statistics of problematic vibrations - No need for a expensive bluetooth module, built-in rpm calculations - Large varied database of vehicles included - The ability to easily store the data of your car in a database A link to our website, containing the Help Book, tells you what your vibration is caused by - and how you can fix it

About

SolarPanelApp

This app assists in accurately aligning solar panels and monitoring their performance using your iPhone or iPad's sensors. It provides real-time feedback, location-based optimization, and insights into efficiency losses for various users.

Highlights
  • Real-time panel alignment visualization
  • Location-based solar optimization
  • Performance insights and loss comparison
  • Smart visual tools and graphs
  • Utilizes device sensors, no external tools needed
  • Supports multiple panel configurations
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SolarPanelApp: Maximize Your Solar Potential SolarPanelApp helps you align your solar panels accurately and track their performance right from your iPhone or iPad. Whether you are a DIY solar enthusiast, off-grid explorer, or professional installer, this app gives you the tools to make solar optimization easy, intelligent, and portable. Key Features Real-Time Panel Alignment Visualize tilt, azimuth, and roll using live device sensors See your panel’s current vs. recommended orientation Get alignment suggestions based on location and sun path Location-Based Optimization Automatic detection of GPS coordinates and altitude Computes optimal yearly or daily tilt for your region Ideal for fixed and manually adjusted panel setups Performance Insights Instantaneous efficiency feedback based on orientation deviation Define and save multiple panels with custom tags Compare performance losses due to misalignment or aging Smart Visual Tools View graphs showing solar declination, panel aging, and yield loss See performance index definitions with clear formulas and examples No External Tools Required Works entirely with your device’s built-in sensors No need for external inclinometer or compass Designed for: Rooftop solar users Off-grid cabin and camper setups Solar energy educators and students Field installers and technicians Anyone interested in maximizing solar efficiency Ready to get the most from your solar panels? Download SolarPanelApp and align with the sun — smarter, cleaner, better.

Screenshots

Shimmy Diagnoser4 screens
SolarPanelApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SolarPanelApp at Free against Shimmy Diagnoser's $17.99. SolarPanelApp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5). Shimmy Diagnoser's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SolarPanelApp is free to download; Shimmy Diagnoser costs $17.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SolarPanelApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shimmy Diagnoser has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shimmy Diagnoser versus SolarPanelApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShimmy DiagnoserSolarPanelApp
Price$17.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDOAO Consulting ABSujay Kadam

In-app purchases

None

Shimmy Diagnoser

No in-app purchases

None

SolarPanelApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shimmy Diagnoser free?
Shimmy Diagnoser costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SolarPanelApp free?
SolarPanelApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shimmy Diagnoser or SolarPanelApp?
SolarPanelApp is rated higher. Shimmy Diagnoser averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while SolarPanelApp averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shimmy Diagnoser or SolarPanelApp have ads?
Neither Shimmy Diagnoser nor SolarPanelApp shows ads.

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