# My Solar Panel vs SPUD Robot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SPUD Robot at none against My Solar Panel's 2. SPUD Robot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). My Solar Panel's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 48 months) and ratings volume (110 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Solar Panel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SPUD Robot asks for nothing beyond the download.

SPUD Robot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Solar Panel has 110 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

My Solar Panel ships an update every 2 months, SPUD Robot every 48 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Solar Panel | SPUD Robot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-solar-panel/id1498356619/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spud-robot/id1532630193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **110** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 48 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Igor Ilijovski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492982127) | [TMR IND.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499126854) |

## What reviewers say

### My Solar Panel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-solar-panel/id1498356619)

Design and analyze solar photovoltaic systems on your smartphone. Get electricity generation estimates, payback periods, and detailed financial analyses for rooftop or commercial installations. Optimize your system for maximum output and make informed investment decisions.

**Highlights:** Design solar projects on mobile, Estimate electricity generation, Calculate payback period, Generate PDF reports, 3D panel simulator, Shading analysis, Financial analysis tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlock all features | $39.99 | per year |


### SPUD Robot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spud-robot/id1532630193)

Control a robot remotely from your mobile device to monitor your space. Connect with a gamepad for an enhanced driving experience. Currently, access is by invitation only.

**Highlights:** Remote robot control, Workspace/home monitoring, Gamepad support (Xbox/PlayStation), Mobile and tablet access, Invitation-based access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Solar Panel free?

My Solar Panel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SPUD Robot free?

SPUD Robot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My Solar Panel or SPUD Robot?

SPUD Robot is rated higher. My Solar Panel averages 4.6 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while SPUD Robot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do My Solar Panel or SPUD Robot have ads?

My Solar Panel shows ads; SPUD Robot does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Solar Panel or SPUD Robot?

My Solar Panel ships an update every 2 months, and SPUD Robot every 48 months. Most recently, My Solar Panel was updated on November 3, 2026 and SPUD Robot on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*