Comparison

Solar Design vs Netzero for Powerwall

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

Head to head
About

Solar Design

Features
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Basically an app to calculate your load through your appliances usages or by monthly units mentioned in your bill. This app calculates your load according to the details given by one method mentioned above then design a specific system which includes numbers of Panels required, numbers of batteries to provide backup time in Off- Grid and Hybrid Systems. * This App is specifically Designed for Tesla-PV Solar panel Systems.

About

Netzero for Powerwall

Manage your home energy system with advanced automation and AI. Monitor your Powerwall's health, detect solar issues, and optimize charging and discharging to reduce costs. Connect smart devices for enhanced efficiency and receive timely alerts.

Highlights
  • Powerwall charging and discharging scheduling
  • AI assistant for energy insights and control
  • Smart device integration (EV chargers, HVAC)
  • Utility rate optimization
  • Solar and battery health monitoring
  • Automated issue alerts
  • Data export and developer tools
Features
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Increase savings with Powerwall automation, utility integrations, and AI assistant connections. Connect your energy devices, monitor Powerwall health, and detect solar issues early. Advanced features require a subscription after a 30-day free trial. - Take charge of your Powerwall. Schedule charging, discharging, and backup settings. Export stored energy to the grid when export prices are highest. Prevent unnecessary discharge during EV charging and improve efficiency. Connect your AI assistant to ask about your energy use and costs, or to change Powerwall settings. - Connect your EV charger, EV, and heating/cooling devices. Pre-heat or pre-cool your home when electricity is cheap, or pause EV charging and heating/cooling during outages. Supports 500+ devices across 50+ brands. - Octopus Energy users benefit from automatic Powerwall charging during Intelligent Octopus Go sessions. Supports Agile Octopus, Tibber, Amber Electric, ComEd Hourly Pricing, and Ameren Power Smart Pricing. Netzero configures Powerwall with live pricing to help cut your bills. - Receive automatic alerts for solar or battery issues. Track Powerwall capacity and degradation to stay within warranty limits. - Get daily, monthly, and yearly production estimates. Spot solar performance issues early. Use the app on your tablet or phone as an always-on home energy dashboard. - Download detailed data, view string-level solar performance, access weather data and developer tools, and enjoy ongoing feature updates.

Screenshots

Solar Design4 screens
Netzero for Powerwall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solar Design at none against Netzero for Powerwall's 2. Solar Design also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Netzero for Powerwall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Solar Design asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Solar Design versus Netzero for Powerwall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolar DesignNetzero for Powerwall
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (817 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—90.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—817 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTesla Industries Private LimitedNetzero Labs, Inc

Bugs and requests

Solar Design

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Netzero for Powerwall

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • May not be compatible with PW3
  • Diagnostic screen stays black

Requested features

2 requests
  • stop battery charging?
  • AND function on the conditionality

In-app purchases

None

Solar Design

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Netzero for Powerwall

Subscriptions2
  • Netzero Pro - Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Netzero Pro - Annual$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Solar Design free?
Solar Design is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Netzero for Powerwall free?
Netzero for Powerwall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Solar Design or Netzero for Powerwall have ads?
Neither Solar Design nor Netzero for Powerwall shows ads.

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