Comparison

Paperparrot vs SolVecConMon

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

Head to head
About

Paperparrot

Organize your documents effortlessly with this native client for Paperless-ngx. Upload, scan, and secure files in various formats. Enjoy offline access, custom views, and powerful search capabilities.

Highlights
  • Connect to multiple Paperless-ngx instances
  • Add documents in various formats
  • Scan documents via camera or network scanner
  • Secure documents with Face/Touch ID
  • Extensive search and Spotlight support
  • Create custom document views
  • Offline document synchronization
Features
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Paperparrot is an app designed to make organizing your documents easy and it's completely compatible with Paperless-ngx. Features: - Connect to multiple Paperless-ngx-Instances - Add documents in various formats like PDF, JPEG, PNG, TXT or office documents - Scan documents from right within Paperparrot using your phones camera or an Airscan-capable network scanner - Secure your documents using Face-/Touch-ID - Extensive search capabilities - Support for Spotlight search to find documents from your home screen - Create custom views to easily access sets of documents - Share documents to Paperparrot from other apps - Synchronize documents from your Paperless-ng(x) server to your device for offline access - Built in support for push notifications from your server (additional setup required)* - Dark mode! * The free version of Paperparrot is limited to six documents and some features like custom queries and push notifications are unavailable. These limitation can be removed through an in-app purchase. There is both a one-time purchase or an optional auto-renewing subscription (1 month free trial included). The one-time purchase unlocks all current and future updates. With the subscription, all features are available for the duration of your subscription. Both the subscription and one-time purchase can be shared with your family. Paperparrot is licensed under the Apple standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SolVecConMon

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SolVecConMon stands for Solar Power and Vehicle Control/Monitoring. Have all important solar and loadpoint values on your Apple Watch with a finger tip - IN REAL TIME. With the appropriate evcc server setup - see below - direct, worldwide access is possible - the most exciting use case. It is a watchOS app that has a Companion iOS app, but can be installed and run independently of the Companion App. SolVecConMon is configured in the watchOS app as well as in the iPhone - depending on use. Up to and including version 2.0 it was purely a watchOS app. From version 2.1 on there is also a companion app - because with IOS17 and visonOS a Companion app will bring advantages in the future. However, the focus is still on the watchOS app. Please note! • For a first Look&Feel impression it's enough to download the App - it automatically connects to the cloud based evcc Demo System - https://evcc.io. • Prerequisite for real operation is to have a locally installed Solar Charging evcc System (at least Version v0.301.1) - https://evcc.io - SolVecConMon is powered by evcc! • App access outside of the local network requires additional software components. For the RaspberryPi 4, an image is available for download at https://jfraundo251158.github.io, which contains all software components preconfigured and thus significantly simplifies the system setup. Good to know! • App updates after the first App download are done in the Apple Watch. Please search for solvecconmon in the Apple Watch App Store and click the download-cloud. • It's much easier to edit the Apple Watch App Store and App Configuration tab fields through your iPhone/iPad. For this please take care that in the iPhone/iPad Settings for Apple Watch Keyboard - Allow Notifications - is set. Track IN REAL TIME • solor power generation • house consumption • house batterie charging/discharging • Vehicle(loadpoint) monitoring • Vehicle(loadpoint) charge mode control This version supports • one solor grid - mandatory • one house battery - optional • 1st loadpoint - mandatory • 2nd loadpoint - optional (after selection "Number of loadpoints: 2" the App or Apple Watch restart is necessary to make it effective) • Complications (Watch face externsions) - optional Proven data exchange with evcc - versions • v0.307.2, v0.307.0, v0.306.3, v0.301.1 The application is working in your local network with running a local installation of https://evcc.io. For that you need to enter your evcc installation server in the App's Configuration tab like http://mymachine:7070 or http://myIP:7070 (expected you are using the default evcc port 7070). If you want the App having access outside your local network you need additionally setup an 'Edge Router' (reverse proxy), which provides basic authentification feature and https secure connection. A detailed instruction guide along with an RaspberryPi 4 Image for download is to be found on https://jfraundo251158.github.io. SolVecConMon is in operation on below Server setup. Hardware: RaspberryPi 4 (LAN connected) Software: • Image/Container Management Docker - https://docs.docker.com - open source • Solar Charging evcc container - https://evcc.io - open source • Edge Router Traefik proxy - https://doc.traefik.io - open source • Let's Encrypt - https://letsencrypt.org - a nonprofit Certificate Authority With that SolVecConMon is additionally powered by Raspberry, Docker, Traefik and Let's Encrypt. We are looking forward to get your feedback on jfr251158gm@gmail.com. If you like this app then please support us with a review in the Apple App Store. SolVecConMon comes without any kind of guarantee. You use the software at your own risk. It is your responsibility to ensure that it runs as intended.

Screenshots

Paperparrot4 screens
SolVecConMon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SolVecConMon at none against Paperparrot's 6. On price, update cadence, 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. Paperparrot sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. SolVecConMon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paperparrot ships an update every 5 weeks, SolVecConMon monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Paperparrot versus SolVecConMon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaperparrotSolVecConMon
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB4 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLeo WehrfritzJUERGEN FRAUNDORFER

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Paperparrot

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription (1 Year)1 Month trial$2.991 Year
One-time5
  • Generous Tip$0.99
  • Very Generous Tip$2.99
  • Subscription (1 Year)$2.99
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  • Unlock All Features$4.99
  • Super Generous Tip$9.99
None

SolVecConMon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paperparrot free?
Paperparrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SolVecConMon free?
SolVecConMon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paperparrot or SolVecConMon have ads?
Neither Paperparrot nor SolVecConMon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paperparrot or SolVecConMon?
Paperparrot ships an update every 5 weeks, and SolVecConMon monthly. Most recently, Paperparrot was updated on September 18, 2026 and SolVecConMon on September 10, 2026.

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