Comparison

Sol vs Graber Visualizer

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

Head to head
About

Sol

Control your solar-powered home awnings remotely. Adjust extension, retraction, and stopping in real-time, manage multiple awnings, and view environmental feedback like temperature and weather. Schedule custom operations for optimal shade and comfort.

Highlights
  • Real-time extension, retraction, and stopping
  • Control multiple awnings
  • View temperature and weather feedback
  • Monitor battery levels
  • Schedule custom awning operations
  • Name individual awnings
Features
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Sol-Lux Home Awnings are DIY, Solar Powered home awnings that open and close automatically based upon direct exposure to sunlight. When sunlight hits the sensor, the awning automatically extends outward to provide shade and comfort inside of your home. When the sun moves away from the sensor, the awning automatically retracts, completely enclosing itself inside its protective case. Simple to use and easy to setup! The Sol-Lux is truly Shade...Reimagined! Sol-Lux Mobile App Sol-Lux home awnings are designed for autonomous operation however for those who like to fiddle with and adjust their gadgets, Sol-Lux awnings offer you full control of your awning products via the Sol-Lux Mobile app. Extension, Retraction, & Stopping The Sol-Lux Mobile app allows you to quickly and easily extend, retract and stop your awning in real-time. Just connect to the specific awning via Bluetooth and hit the Extend, Retract or Stop buttons on the app to control your awning directly. Controlling Multiple Awnings Because you have a patio and multiple windows on your home, the Sol-Lux app allows you to toggle between each and every one of your awnings. This gives you full control of your entire set of Sol-Lux Home Awnings from operation to advanced settings. Additionally, you can name each awning in the app so you know exactly what awning you are selecting. Real-Time Feedback Sol-Lux Home Awnings feature real-time feedback so you know what temperature it is outside, what type of weather the awning is sensing (Rain, Snow, Wind, Sun) and how much battery you have as well. This is all on display in the Sol-Lux Mobile app providing you the specifics you need to review how your awning is operating and if you would like to adjust that operation based on the weather. There are many windows on homes and in some cases different sides of the home can be experiencing the same weather differently. Rain can be hitting one side of your home and not the other and this feedback allows you to determine what the best setup would be for the exact weather on each and every side of your home. Additionally, all operational controls are done in real time as well. If you hit extend, the awning will extend outwards. Retraction and Stopping are the exact same. This allows you to react more quickly than the programmed settings of the awning if you feel something could be damaging the awning or you just want shade or sunlight right away. Scheduling Awning Operation As stated previously, Sol-Lux awnings are designed for automatic operation based on factors like temperature, sunlight and weather. But, we know that you know your home better than anybody and you can schedule each and every awning for operation on certain days and certain times as you know the sun exposure will be greater during these times. Or, if you are not going to be home and you know you want your awnings out to provide shade and help mitigate the impact on your A/C unit. Advanced Settings As a part of the many features of the Sol-Lux Mobile app, you can adjust each awnings extension by percentage. 100% is full extension of course and 0% would be closed. This is ideal for the variety of angles the sun can hit your home and it also allows you to reduce extension so you can get the benefits of the shade while also seeing out of your window! Another key setting you can adjust is the operating temperature range. Sol-Lux Home awnings are designed to stay closed during colder weather as you want the solar gain that comes in from sunshine through windows and doors. However, you can adjust this temperature range so it can operate how you see fit. So, if you want your awning to extend at 40° F and provide protection you have the option of doing so. These are just a couple of the many settings you can control on your awnings with the Sol-Lux Mobile app. With the Sol-Lux app, you have full control of all your awnings, right at your fingertips!

About

Graber Visualizer

Visualize custom window treatments on your own windows using augmented reality. Explore various styles, colors, and patterns in sample rooms or by taking a photo. Save your favorites to share with others or discuss with a dealer.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality visualization
  • View in sample rooms
  • Photo integration
  • Wide variety of colors, textures, and patterns
  • Save and share favorites
Features
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The Graber Visualizer App uses state-of-the-art technology that allows you to view Graber custom window treatments on any window, in any style with a wide variety of colors, textures and patterns. View window treatments in our sample rooms, take a photo directly on your tablet or use the power of Augmented Reality (AR) to view the window treatments in real time on your windows. Save your favorites for later to share with friends and family or show them to your Graber dealer to bring your dream window treatments to life.

Screenshots

Sol4 screens
Graber Visualizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sol at 4.2 against Graber Visualizer's 2.5. Sol also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sol holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 13 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sol ships an update every 2 months, Graber Visualizer monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sol versus Graber Visualizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolGraber Visualizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better2.5 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews—37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings513 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB907 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarefree/Scott Fetzer CompanySprings Window Fashions

Customer experience

Sol

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Graber Visualizer

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sol

No in-app purchases

None

Graber Visualizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sol free?
Sol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Graber Visualizer free?
Graber Visualizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sol or Graber Visualizer?
Sol is rated higher. Sol averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Graber Visualizer averages 2.5 from 13 ratings.
Do Sol or Graber Visualizer have ads?
Neither Sol nor Graber Visualizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sol or Graber Visualizer?
Sol ships an update every 2 months, and Graber Visualizer monthly. Most recently, Sol was updated on November 3, 2026 and Graber Visualizer on November 3, 2026.

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