Comparison

PV Solar Tilt vs Fronius Solar.start

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

Head to head
About

PV Solar Tilt

Determine the ideal tilt angle for your photovoltaic system to maximize electricity generation. This app provides solar data, optimization tools, and an on-site inclinometer to ensure your panels are optimally positioned for your location.

Highlights
  • Solar data charts
  • Tilt vs azimuth optimization
  • Optimal tilt angle for any location
  • Optimal orientation
  • Monthly, daily, and hourly tilt optimization
  • On-site inclinometer
Features
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Simple and accurate determination of the optimal PV tilt angle. Make your PV System generates maximum electricity for your desired location. The wrong position of your PV System can cause losses in electricity generation and your project feasibility may be a question. With this App you will obtain: - Solar Data charts (elevation, azimuth, sunrise, sunset time, noon time, sunlight duration, etc.) - Tilt vs azimuth optimization (find the ideal tilt angle for any chosen azimuth) - Optimal Tilt angle for any desired location on the map - Optimal orientation - Optimal monthly tilt angle - Optimal daily tilt angle - Optimal hourly tilt angle - On-site inclinometer for measuring angles The tilt angle of the panels is one of the most important parameters for your PV system. It is the angle at which the photovoltaic panels are set to face the sun relative to a horizontal position. The panels must have appropriate tilt angle, set for gaining maximum possible electricity from your PV system for your location. PV Solar Tilt is using optimization model for obtaining the most appropriate tilt angle of your panels in order to gain maximum electricity generation from your system. The model is based on sophisticated simulations for maximizing energy yield for a given location. If you need any assistance or clarification, please let us know at support@pvsolcast.com. For more information, please visit our website: www.pvsolcast.com. For super accurate PV Solar Forecasting with unlimited PV Plants in your portfolio, please visit our solar platform: https://elex.mk/solar-forecast Privacy policy link: https://sites.google.com/view/pvstilt/home Terms and conditions link: https://sites.google.com/view/pvfterms/home

About

Fronius Solar.start

This app simplifies the setup of Fronius inverters and related devices through a guided, step-by-step process. It allows for quick commissioning, firmware updates, and integration with the Fronius Solar.web monitoring platform directly from a mobile device.

Highlights
  • QR-code scanning for device setup
  • Step-by-step commissioning guide
  • Inverter firmware updates
  • Network and product configuration
  • Integration with Fronius Solar.web
  • Quick access to web interface
  • How-to videos
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The Fronius Solar.start app helps the installer to quickly and easily set up our Fronius devices, i.e. GEN24, Verto and Tauro inverters, Smart Meter IP, Reserva, Reserva Pro or Ohmpilot by a simple QR-code scan. The device can be commissioned directly from your phone or tablet by following the step-by-step guide. Set up your Fronius inverter in just a few minutes: - Inverter firmware update of GEN24, Verto and Tauro for initial commissionings - Quick and easy commissioning in just three steps 1) Network settings 2) Product configuration 3) Integration into the Fronius Solar.web monitoring platform - Quick access to the web interface for additional settings and functions - Quick action function "Scan to connect" for a faster connection to the device - Full warranty coverage when you register the inverter on Fronius Solar.web - Useful step by step installation and setup videos for Fronius products - Useful manuals for installation, operation and maintenance about Fronius products - Link to useful platforms such as Fronius Solar.web and Fronius Solar.SOS

Screenshots

PV Solar Tilt3 screens
Fronius Solar.start4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PV Solar Tilt at 4.4 against Fronius Solar.start's 3.0. PV Solar Tilt also leads on ratings volume (169 vs 5) and review sentiment (33% vs 22%). Fronius Solar.start's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

Both are free to download. PV Solar Tilt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fronius Solar.start asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PV Solar Tilt holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PV Solar Tilt has 169 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PV Solar Tilt's written reviews are positive against 22% of Fronius Solar.start's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PV Solar Tilt ships an update every 4 months, Fronius Solar.start every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
PV Solar Tilt versus Fronius Solar.start: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPV Solar TiltFronius Solar.start
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (169 ratings) — better3.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better21.8% of reviews
Number of ratings169 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB202 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIgor IlijovskiFronius International GmbH

Customer experience

PV Solar Tilt

All ratings143 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

Fronius Solar.start

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive21.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative72.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PV Solar Tilt

One-time1
  • Lifetime license$14.99
None

Fronius Solar.start

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PV Solar Tilt free?
PV Solar Tilt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fronius Solar.start free?
Fronius Solar.start is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PV Solar Tilt or Fronius Solar.start?
PV Solar Tilt is rated higher. PV Solar Tilt averages 4.4 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while Fronius Solar.start averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.
Do PV Solar Tilt or Fronius Solar.start have ads?
PV Solar Tilt shows ads; Fronius Solar.start does not.
Which is updated more often, PV Solar Tilt or Fronius Solar.start?
PV Solar Tilt ships an update every 4 months, and Fronius Solar.start every 2 months. Most recently, PV Solar Tilt was updated on October 21, 2026 and Fronius Solar.start on October 20, 2026.

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