Internet Beat vs PV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Internet Beat
This utility app displays time in a universal, time zone-independent format called 'Beats'. A beat represents 1/1000 of a day, allowing for synchronized global coordination. It also offers a decimal beat view for enhanced precision.
- Universal time in 'Beats'
- Time zone independent
- Decimal beat viewing
- Event coordination tool
- Global synchronization
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Internet Beat time, or as some know it, Swatch Beats, is a clock which displays time in 'Beats'. A beat is 1/1000 of a day with no time zones. Everyone on the planet sees the same time and as such can be used to coordinate events, chat sessions, or just look cool. This application supports side viewing which displays decimal beats. Feel free to suggest changes and improvements.
PV
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PV Calc helps homeowners understand whether solar makes financial sense — before calling a single installer. Enter your location and home profile, and the app instantly estimates: • How much solar you need based on your actual electricity usage • Annual energy production from real PVGIS satellite data (EU JRC) • Installation cost after federal and Hawaii state tax credits • Payback time based on your current electricity tariff • Monthly financing options How it works Solar irradiance data is pulled live from the PVGIS v5.2 API (European Commission Joint Research Centre), covering worldwide locations. The app uses your home profile — bedrooms, cooling type, water heater, EVs, and pool — to estimate your consumption and recommend the right system size. Panel types : Choose Budget (300W), Standard (400W), or Premium (500W) panels to see how panel choice affects system size, roof area, and cost. Use PV Calc to compare system sizes, understand your payback timeline, and walk into installer meetings informed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Internet Beat at 8.0 against PV's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Internet Beat | PV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Cherry | Lalani Werake |
In-app purchases
Internet Beat
No in-app purchases
PV
No in-app purchases
