Comparison

Units Free vs SolarCalc PV Pro+

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

Head to head
About

Units Free

Easily convert between various units across multiple categories like length, temperature, and weight. Access past conversions through a history list and send calculations via email. This free version offers core functionality with an option to upgrade for full category access.

Highlights
  • Multiple unit categories (length, temp, weight, etc.)
  • Metric and imperial system support
  • Conversion history list
  • Send calculations via email
  • iPad multitasking support
Features
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Convert between many units from several categories and different unit systems (metric, imperial, ...). Features: - categories: length, temperature, capacity, weight, energy, power, pressure, area - access previous conversions from the history list - categories have different colors (in the history as well) - flip units - send calculations by email - support for the iPhone 6 and 6+ - support for the iPad multitasking (split view..) (Free version: requires upgrade to arbitrarily switch categories)

About

SolarCalc PV Pro+

Features
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SolarCalc PV Pro+ is the ultimate professional toolkit for solar PV system designers, electrical engineers, and solar installation professionals. Packed with 39+ powerful tools, interactive visualizations, and comprehensive reference data - everything you need in one app. ▸ SOLAR PV TOOLS • PV System Sizing - Calculate panel count, inverter size, and battery capacity • Shadow Analysis - Determine shadow length and impact on panel placement • Solar Rooftop - Estimate roof area and panel fitting capacity • Solar Water Pumping - Size PV-powered water pump systems • Off-Grid Load & Sizing - Full off-grid system design with battery backup • Monthly Radiation & Tilt - Optimal tilt angles by month and location • Solar Map - Interactive irradiance map with real-time location data • Sun Path Diagram - Polar sun path visualization with current position • Energy Yield Simulation - Annual energy production with CO₂ savings • Panel Layout Optimizer - Visual roof layout planner with panel grid • Camera Sun Finder - AR overlay showing real-time sun position ▸ ELECTRICAL CALCULATORS • Ohm's Law — V, I, R, P calculations • Voltage Drop — Cable voltage loss analysis • Cable Sizing — Minimum cross-section calculator • DC/AC Power Conversion — Inverter power calculations • Power Factor — cos φ correction analysis • Motor HP — Watt ↔ Horsepower conversion • Inverter Calculator — DC/AC inverter sizing • Conductor Resistance — R = ρL/A calculations • Busbar Current — Current carrying capacity • Transformer Calculator — Ratio and current analysis • Fault Level — Transformer fault MVA • Earthing Conductor — Grounding conductor sizing ▸ REFERENCE TABLES (12) • AWG & SWG Wire Gauge Tables • IP Rating Protection Guide • Material Resistivity Data • PV Cell & Module Specifications • World Electrical Standards • Voltage Classification • AC Breaker Types • Cable Short Circuit Ratings • ANSI Device Numbers • Power Cable Coding • Transmission Conductor Data ▸ PRO FEATURES • Save & Export Projects as PDF • Interactive Solar Map with live irradiance data • AR Camera Sun Finder • Panel Layout Optimizer • Complete reference library ▸ WHY SOLARCALC PV PRO+? • Works offline — no internet required for calculations • Professional-grade accuracy • Beautiful dark/light theme with auto-sunset mode • Location-based solar data • Regular updates with new tools Designed by solar professionals, for solar professionals. Developed by CLK Company https://clk.company Terms of Use: https://solarcalc.net/app/terms Privacy Policy: https://solarcalc.net/app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Units Free4 screens
SolarCalc PV Pro+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Units Free at 5.1.1 against SolarCalc PV Pro+'s 15.0. 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. Units Free sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SolarCalc PV Pro+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Units Free ships an update every 5 months, SolarCalc PV Pro+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Units Free versus SolarCalc PV Pro+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnits FreeSolarCalc PV Pro+
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiet JonasMuhammed Celik

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Units Free

One-time1
  • Units Free Upgrade$0.99
1 purchases

SolarCalc PV Pro+

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Units Free free?
Units Free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SolarCalc PV Pro+ free?
SolarCalc PV Pro+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Units Free or SolarCalc PV Pro+ have ads?
Neither Units Free nor SolarCalc PV Pro+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Units Free or SolarCalc PV Pro+?
Units Free ships an update every 5 months, and SolarCalc PV Pro+ every 3 months. Most recently, Units Free was updated on November 6, 2026 and SolarCalc PV Pro+ on November 5, 2026.

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