Comparison

OpenSolar vs KnockGenius

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

Head to head
About

OpenSolar

This free application provides a comprehensive solution for designing and selling solar energy systems. It offers end-to-end functionality for solar professionals.

Highlights
  • End-to-end solar design
  • Sales application
  • Free to use
  • Comprehensive functionality
Features
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OpenSolar is the world's first free, end-to-end, solar design and sales application.

About

KnockGenius

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Work the right doors with a field companion built for KnockGenius representatives. Start each shift with your assigned territory, ranked knock list, and the door intelligence you need before you walk up. Review the likely conversation angle, open maps, and log the result in a few deliberate taps. KnockGenius keeps field work moving when connectivity is weak. Assigned territory data is stored in an encrypted offline cache, and queued outcomes sync automatically when your connection returns. Use KnockGenius to: • Review assigned territories and route progress • Work a prioritized, route-ordered knock list • Open per-door intelligence and compliant conversation guidance • Sort nearby assigned doors when you choose to share foreground location • Log outcomes, objections, confidence, notes, and consented follow-ups • Review pending, failed, and confirmed outcomes • Receive territory and follow-up notifications Location is optional and used only on device when you choose Nearest. KnockGenius does not sell mobile user data or use it for third-party advertising. An existing KnockGenius account with an assigned territory is required.

Screenshots

OpenSolar3 screens
KnockGenius3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KnockGenius at every 2 weeks against OpenSolar's every 6 weeks. OpenSolar's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.7 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenSolar ships an update every 6 weeks, KnockGenius every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OpenSolar versus KnockGenius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenSolarKnockGenius
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.7 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpenSolar Pty LtdRoshawn Franklin

In-app purchases

None

OpenSolar

No in-app purchases

None

KnockGenius

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenSolar free?
OpenSolar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KnockGenius free?
KnockGenius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenSolar or KnockGenius have ads?
Neither OpenSolar nor KnockGenius shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenSolar or KnockGenius?
OpenSolar ships an update every 6 weeks, and KnockGenius every 2 weeks. Most recently, OpenSolar was updated on October 24, 2026 and KnockGenius on October 17, 2026.

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