# SolarEdge Mapper vs Solar And Sun Position Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: SolarEdge Mapper at 4.5 against Solar And Sun Position Tracker's 3.0. SolarEdge Mapper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solar And Sun Position Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SolarEdge Mapper asks for nothing beyond the download.

SolarEdge Mapper holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SolarEdge Mapper has 651 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SolarEdge Mapper ships an update every 5 weeks, Solar And Sun Position Tracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SolarEdge Mapper | Solar And Sun Position Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (651 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solaredge-mapper/id432768469/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-and-sun-position-tracker/id6745315200/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **651** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SolarEdge Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/384374350) | [Kushal Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315569101) |

## 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


### Solar And Sun Position Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-and-sun-position-tracker/id6745315200)

Visualize the sun's path and solar activity with AR tracking, detailed sun data, and solar panel estimation tools. Optimize energy production and monitor solar flux and geomagnetic activity.

**Highlights:** Real-time sun tracking in Augmented Reality, Sunrise, sunset, and day length data, Solar panel energy output estimation, Sun compass and direction tracking, Solar flux and Kp-index monitoring, Bubble level tool for precise angles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| One Year Premium | $35.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SolarEdge Mapper free?

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

### Is Solar And Sun Position Tracker free?

Solar And Sun Position Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SolarEdge Mapper or Solar And Sun Position Tracker?

SolarEdge Mapper is rated higher. SolarEdge Mapper averages 4.5 out of 5 from 651 ratings, while Solar And Sun Position Tracker averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SolarEdge Mapper or Solar And Sun Position Tracker have ads?

Solar And Sun Position Tracker shows ads; SolarEdge Mapper does not.

### Which is updated more often, SolarEdge Mapper or Solar And Sun Position Tracker?

SolarEdge Mapper ships an update every 5 weeks, and Solar And Sun Position Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, SolarEdge Mapper was updated on September 4, 2026 and Solar And Sun Position Tracker on August 18, 2026.

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