Comparison

PV Master vs Solar Energy Forecast | Solev

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

Head to head
About

PV Master

This app helps you harness solar energy by providing accurate solar data, weather integration, and tools to optimize your solar panel setup. It offers comprehensive calculators for energy needs, panel requirements, and battery storage, along with guides and a glossary for informed decisions.

Highlights
  • Accurate solar data based on location
  • Weather data integration
  • Solar potential insights
  • Panel positioning tool
  • Comprehensive energy calculators
  • Guides, FAQs, and glossary
Features
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Thinking about going solar, or trying to get more out of the panels you already have? PV Master turns confusing solar numbers into clear decisions, so you spend less on power and waste less of the sun. Using just your location, PV Master shows you what your roof can really do, when to rely on your own panels, and when to lean on the grid. Whether you are planning your first system or fine tuning an existing one, you get answers you can act on. What PV Master helps you do: Plan with real numbers, not guesses. Get accurate, location based solar data plus a live grid forecast, so you know the best times to use your own power and when cheaper grid power makes sense. Position your panels for maximum output. The built in compass and tilt tool helps you find the angle that captures the most sun all year long. Size your system with confidence. Simple calculators work out how much energy you need, how many panels and batteries it takes, and what it will cost, so you can weigh the ROI before you spend a cent. Get more from every sunny day. Local weather is built in, so you can see how conditions affect production and plan around them. Learn as you go. Clear guides, FAQs, and a plain language glossary explain every solar and photovoltaic term, so nothing holds you back. It all lives in one friendly app, from first idea to finished install, with information that is genuinely easy to read. Download PV Master today and start making smarter, greener energy decisions. Privacy Policy: https://BigBalli.com/privacy Terms of Use: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://BigBalli.com/privacy

About

Solar Energy Forecast | Solev

Optimize your solar energy usage and reduce your carbon footprint. Plan new photovoltaic systems or maximize the efficiency of existing ones by forecasting energy production and planning energy-demanding tasks.

Highlights
  • Forecast solar power and energy output
  • Calculate yearly yield and payback period
  • Optimize energy consumption
  • Digital twin of solar plant
  • Optimal tilt angle recommendations
  • Track past energy production
Features
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Solev helps you by saving you money and lowering your carbon footprint whether you plan to set up a photovoltaic system (like balcony solar systems) or already have one installed. With Solev you can determine the power and energy on an hourly scale. You can also determine the yearly yield and the payback period to purchase the optimal photovoltaic system for your needs. THE PROBLEM WITH SOLAR ENERGY Solar energy depends on weather conditions and the position of the sun. This weather dependency directly affects the self-consumption of energy produced by photovoltaic (PV) systems. Currently, only 30% to 37% of the generated energy is used directly. The rest is fed into the grid and sold often at a much lower price than the buying price. In some regions there isn’t even any compensation for feeding energy into the grid. Battery systems can help to buffer energy but they’re often too expensive to be cost-effective. The most effective way to optimize the usage of the PV system is by strategically planning energy-demanding tasks. THE SOLUTION WITH SOLEV Solev helps you in planning and optimizing your photovoltaic system. By setting up a digital twin of your solar plant, you can easily calculate power and energy output, estimate your potential savings, and make informed decisions even before purchasing a PV system. HOW IT WORKS With Solev, you can track the best time to run energy-demanding tasks and optimize your energy consumption while reducing reliance on expensive grid electricity. Our mission is to help homeowners with solar systems to increase their self-consumption rate to save money and lower their carbon footprint. To determine the self-consumption rate, it is possible to measure the power of your solar system and the power at the interface to the grid. Additionally, Solev provides insights into the optimal tilt angle of your PV plant based on your location and system orientation. You’ll receive forecasts about the energy potential for the upcoming days, along with a detailed overview of past energy production. With these tools, anyone can plan their PV plant like a pro and maximize efficiency. Therefore Solev is the perfect choice for: - People who strive for an off-grid living - Owners of photovoltaic systems who would like to save money by planning their energy consumption - Homeowners who plan to install a photovoltaic system - Investors and credit institutes who would like to determine the potential of an investment in solar energy - You and and many others Currently Solev supports the following power measurement interface: - Home Assistant (to measure Shelly, or other sensors) - More to come soon

Screenshots

PV Master4 screens
Solar Energy Forecast | Solev4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Solar Energy Forecast | Solev at 5.0 against PV Master's 4.3. Solar Energy Forecast | Solev also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). PV Master's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. PV Master sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Solar Energy Forecast | Solev sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solar Energy Forecast | Solev holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PV Master has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PV Master ships an update every 8 days, Solar Energy Forecast | Solev every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 16, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PV Master versus Solar Energy Forecast | Solev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPV MasterSolar Energy Forecast | Solev
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (23 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBigBalli Consulting llcSolev UG (haftungsbeschrnkt)

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PV Master

Subscriptions2
  • Full Unlock$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Location Solar Panel Data$0.99
  • Lifetime$59.99
4 purchases

Solar Energy Forecast | Solev

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$12.991 Year
  • Business Monthly$45.001 Month
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  • Business Annual$449.001 Year

Questions

Is PV Master free?
PV Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solar Energy Forecast | Solev free?
Solar Energy Forecast | Solev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PV Master or Solar Energy Forecast | Solev?
Solar Energy Forecast | Solev is rated higher. PV Master averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Solar Energy Forecast | Solev averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PV Master or Solar Energy Forecast | Solev have ads?
Neither PV Master nor Solar Energy Forecast | Solev shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PV Master or Solar Energy Forecast | Solev?
PV Master ships an update every 8 days, and Solar Energy Forecast | Solev every 2 weeks. Most recently, PV Master was updated on September 16, 2026 and Solar Energy Forecast | Solev on September 16, 2026.

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