# SolarEdge Mapper vs SenserAlign

The clearest difference is update cadence: SolarEdge Mapper at every 5 weeks against SenserAlign's every 24 months. SolarEdge Mapper also leads on ratings volume (649 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). SenserAlign's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 50%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SolarEdge Mapper against 4.4 for SenserAlign. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SolarEdge Mapper has 649 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of SolarEdge Mapper's written reviews are positive against 60% of SenserAlign's.

SolarEdge Mapper ships an update every 5 weeks, SenserAlign every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SolarEdge Mapper | SenserAlign |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (649 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solaredge-mapper/id432768469/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senseralign/id1254219811/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **649** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 50 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SolarEdge Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/384374350) | [Sensera Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254219810) |

## What reviewers say

### SolarEdge Mapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solaredge-mapper/id432768469)

Streamline new system registration for installers by mapping physical layouts directly within the cloud monitoring platform. Create, edit, and verify system layouts on-site, and easily scan and assign power optimizer serial numbers to their correct locations.

**Highlights:** Onsite system registration, System physical layout creation, Onsite layout editing, Onsite layout verification, Power optimizer serial number scanning, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Seamless integration with Designer and monitoring apps
- 📱 Functional for onsite work
- 🎯 QR code scanning works well
- ⚡ Improved functionality in recent updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Excessive bugs and glitches throughout app
- ⏱️ Extremely slow loading times for sites
- 😕 Unintuitive and complicated user interface
- 🔧 Difficult setup and configuration process
- 📸 Camera/barcode scanning unreliable

**Reported bugs**

- Error 1001 when loading sites
- Site creation fails with errors
- Camera stops working for barcode scanning
- Endless loading screens when creating sites
- Invalid state validation errors in dropdown menus

**Requested features**

- iPad/tablet version of the app
- Ability to delete old sites and declutter home screen
- Array number option in array builder
- Easier scanning and array building process
- Customer/owner read-only access to mapper functions


### SenserAlign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senseralign/id1254219811)

This app guides you in optimally positioning your solar panels. It uses your device's sensors and location to help you calibrate your compass and determine the best direction and angle for maximum efficiency.

**Highlights:** Solar panel orientation guidance, Compass sensor calibration, Optimal direction finding, Correct angle calculation, Adjustable tilt settings, Location-based calculations

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SolarEdge Mapper free?

SolarEdge Mapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SenserAlign free?

SenserAlign is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SolarEdge Mapper or SenserAlign?

SolarEdge Mapper is rated higher. SolarEdge Mapper averages 4.5 out of 5 from 649 ratings, while SenserAlign averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do SolarEdge Mapper or SenserAlign have ads?

Neither SolarEdge Mapper nor SenserAlign shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SolarEdge Mapper or SenserAlign?

SolarEdge Mapper ships an update every 5 weeks, and SenserAlign every 24 months. Most recently, SolarEdge Mapper was updated on November 1, 2026 and SenserAlign on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*