Comparison

SolarView vs IESNA Events

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

Head to head
About

SolarView

Visualize solar panel installations in augmented reality. Accurately place inverters, batteries, and other components on a detected wall to show homeowners the final look of their solar setup. Supports a wide range of popular solar equipment brands.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality visualization
  • Wall detection for placement
  • Add inverters and batteries
  • Include conduit and disconnects
  • Supports major solar brands
  • Visualize final installation look
Features
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Show homeowners what your solar installation will look like, using Augmented Reality. You can detect the wall and put inverters, batteries, conduit, disconnects, and more! The equipment we currently feature: Duracell Pwr Center FranklinWH Battery HomeGrid Battery Enphase Combiner Panel Enphase Enpower Enphase Encharge 3 and 10 Electriq Powerpod 2 SolarEdge HD Wave SolarEdge Storedge SolarEdge Hub Tesla Powerwall 2 Tesla Powerwall Stacked SMA Inverter Solis Inverter Generac Inverter Generac Battery Delta Inverter Storz Power Battery BYD Battery Chargepoint Car Charger Power Electronics Car Charger Fortress Power Battery Outback Power Inverter Darfon Inverter Panasonic Evervolt Inverter and Battery Sunpower Energy Hub End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

IESNA Events

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Access all the information you need onsite at Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) events.  Main Features: - AI-Powered Matchmaking - Comprehensive Event Schedule - Session & Speaker Information - Exhibit Hall Map - Real-Time Notifications About IESNA: IESNA is the premier U.S. tradeshow and conference series for solar, energy storage, EV infrastructure, and manufacturing. IESNA events provide targeted education, strategic networking, and a dynamic exhibit hall to connect clean energy professionals and advance industry growth. To learn more, visit iesna.com.

Screenshots

SolarView4 screens
IESNA Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IESNA Events at none against SolarView's 3. SolarView's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SolarView sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. IESNA Events asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SolarView ships an update every 3 weeks, IESNA Events every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SolarView versus IESNA Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolarViewIESNA Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size592 MB104 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperARTV, LLCDiversified Communications

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SolarView

Subscriptions3
  • Solarview Subscriber$9.991 Month
  • Before Trial Ends$78.991 Year
  • Solarview Subscriber$98.991 Year
None

IESNA Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SolarView free?
SolarView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IESNA Events free?
IESNA Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SolarView or IESNA Events have ads?
Neither SolarView nor IESNA Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SolarView or IESNA Events?
SolarView ships an update every 3 weeks, and IESNA Events every 2 months. Most recently, SolarView was updated on November 3, 2026 and IESNA Events on October 24, 2026.

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