Comparison

Sensor vs Solartelligent

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

Head to head
About

Sensor

Access and utilize all your device's sensors with this comprehensive tool. Explore GPS, gyroscope, acceleration, magnetometer, altimeter, and attitude data for various applications and research.

Highlights
  • Access GPS for precise location
  • Utilize gyroscope for orientation
  • Measure acceleration and movement
  • Detect magnetic fields with magnetometer
  • Access altimeter and pressure data
  • Monitor device attitude (roll, pitch, yaw)
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Unlock the full potential of your iPhone and iPad with Sensor-App, the ultimate tool for accessing and utilizing all of your device's sensors. Whether you're an enthusiast, a developer, or simply curious about your device's capabilities, Sensor-App offers a comprehensive suite of tools at your fingertips. Explore a plethora of sensors including: - **GPS**: Navigate with precision and track your device’s exact location. - **Gyroscope**: Experience precise orientation and rotation insights for enhanced application performance. - **Acceleration Sensor**: Measure the speed and direction of movement, perfect for fitness and motion-based applications. - **Magnetometer**: Detect magnetic field strength and direction, useful for navigation and augmented reality. - **Altimeter/Pressure Sensor**: Access real-time altitude and pressure data, ideal for outdoor adventures. - **Attitude**: Understand device posture with detailed readings of roll, pitch, and yaw. Designed with both power users and beginners in mind, Sensor-App provides intuitive access to your device’s advanced hardware features. Take control of your sensor data and transform how you interact with the world around you. Whether for personal exploration, scientific research, or application development, Sensor-App is your gateway to a more insightful mobile experience.

About

Solartelligent

Plan and simulate solar energy systems with advanced tools for homeowners and professionals. Analyze solar potential, predict output and savings, and visualize installations using augmented reality. Generate detailed project reports for confident decision-making.

Highlights
  • Global location solar potential analysis
  • Augmented Reality (AR) sun path and shade simulation
  • PV energy output and savings prediction
  • Automatic optimal PV module placement
  • Detailed project report generation
  • Inclinometer tool for module alignment
  • iCloud project synchronization
Features
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Discover Solartelligent: The Ultimate Solar Planning Tool. Whether you’re a curious homeowner or a solar expert, Solartelligent makes solar energy planning, simulation, and installation simple, precise, and effective. Easy for beginners with integrated step-by-step guidance, and indispensable for professionals with advanced calculations, sun and shadow simulations, output predictions, and powerful utilities. For rooftop systems, ground-mounted panels, balconies, or walls. For Homeowners: • Determine if solar energy is right for your location. • Predict PV energy output and savings. • Save money and evaluate installation offers with confidence. For Professionals: • Plan and manage detailed projects with ease. • Use (AR) tools for real-time shading and sun path analysis. • Amaze clients with professional and innovative insights on-site. Key Features: • Select any location worldwide and analyze its solar potential. • Plan PV projects with integrated utilities for design, shading, and energy optimization. • Use Augmented Reality (AR) to visualize sun paths and mark precise horizon lines on-site. • Simulate energy outputs, shading, and system efficiency for any month or time of day. • Add solar areas for rooftops, ground-mounted panels, balconies, or walls to your projects. • Use automatic, optimal PV module placement on a solar area based on best sunlight conditions. • On flat surfaces, PV Modules can also be tilted or dual-tilted (e.g., east-west) for maximum efficiency. • Adjust row spacing or add additional walkways between module rows or modules. • Manually mark custom shadow objects like nearby houses or trees on the map for precise shadow analysis. • Calculate optimal angles for PV modules based on sunlight and shadows. • Incorporate energy consumption, storage (batteries), and grid data to predict self-consumption and savings. • Generate detailed project reports, including yield, break-even time and lifetime revenue predictions. • Generate accurate sun path and horizon diagrams for any location. • Export results as PDF for easy sharing. • Export horizon data for mountains and shadow objects in projects as a CSV or horizon file. • Measure tilt or align modules to optimal orientation and tilt with the Inclinometer tool. • Sync projects via iCloud to seamlessly share them between iPhone and iPad. • Works anywhere in the world. Solartelligent Business Features: Unlock advanced functionality with a subscription: • Manage multiple projects seamlessly. • Use AR shading horizons to mark exact site conditions quickly and for maximum precision. No need to add shadow objects manually. • Calculate outputs and revenues based on AR inputs. • Add your logo on all reports and exported PDFs. With Solartelligent, you can plan, optimize, and install solar energy systems confidently and efficiently. Solar energy for everyone. For our future. Let’s start! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sensor4 screens
Solartelligent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sensor at Free against Solartelligent's $12.99. Sensor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Solartelligent's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (80% vs 56%). On ratings volume, ads 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

Sensor is free to download; Solartelligent costs $12.99 up front. Solartelligent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Sensor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solartelligent holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Sensor's written reviews are positive against 80% of Solartelligent's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sensor ships an update every 2 months, Solartelligent every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sensor versus Solartelligent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensorSolartelligent
PriceFree — better$12.99
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolker SchmittThomas Moder

Customer experience

Sensor

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Solartelligent

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sensor

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Solartelligent

Subscriptions2
  • Business Subscription, Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Business Subscription, Yearly$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Sensor free?
Sensor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solartelligent free?
Solartelligent costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sensor or Solartelligent?
Solartelligent is rated higher. Sensor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Solartelligent averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Sensor or Solartelligent have ads?
Neither Sensor nor Solartelligent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sensor or Solartelligent?
Sensor ships an update every 2 months, and Solartelligent every 4 weeks. Most recently, Sensor was updated on September 10, 2026 and Solartelligent on September 23, 2026.

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