Compass Map Barometer vs PV Solar Tilt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass Map Barometer
This application provides a digital compass to easily identify cardinal directions and any arbitrary direction. It offers the flexibility to switch between magnetic and true north, and includes a map rotation feature. A barometer function is also available on compatible devices.
- Electronic compass
- Magnetic and true north modes
- Map rotation
- Barometer function
- Designates cardinal directions
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A simple arrow electronic magnetic easy compass free application which can easily designate four directions and arbitrary directions of north, east, south and west. Can switch magnetic north (magnet compass) and true north (gyro compass). Map rotation compass function. Barometer function (iPhone 6 / Plus -). Accuracy depends on device.
PV Solar Tilt
Determine the ideal tilt angle for your photovoltaic system to maximize electricity generation. This app provides solar data, optimization tools, and an on-site inclinometer to ensure your panels are optimally positioned for your location.
- Solar data charts
- Tilt vs azimuth optimization
- Optimal tilt angle for any location
- Optimal orientation
- Monthly, daily, and hourly tilt optimization
- On-site inclinometer
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Simple and accurate determination of the optimal PV tilt angle. Make your PV System generates maximum electricity for your desired location. The wrong position of your PV System can cause losses in electricity generation and your project feasibility may be a question. With this App you will obtain: - Solar Data charts (elevation, azimuth, sunrise, sunset time, noon time, sunlight duration, etc.) - Tilt vs azimuth optimization (find the ideal tilt angle for any chosen azimuth) - Optimal Tilt angle for any desired location on the map - Optimal orientation - Optimal monthly tilt angle - Optimal daily tilt angle - Optimal hourly tilt angle - On-site inclinometer for measuring angles The tilt angle of the panels is one of the most important parameters for your PV system. It is the angle at which the photovoltaic panels are set to face the sun relative to a horizontal position. The panels must have appropriate tilt angle, set for gaining maximum possible electricity from your PV system for your location. PV Solar Tilt is using optimization model for obtaining the most appropriate tilt angle of your panels in order to gain maximum electricity generation from your system. The model is based on sophisticated simulations for maximizing energy yield for a given location. If you need any assistance or clarification, please let us know at support@pvsolcast.com. For more information, please visit our website: www.pvsolcast.com. For super accurate PV Solar Forecasting with unlimited PV Plants in your portfolio, please visit our solar platform: https://elex.mk/solar-forecast Privacy policy link: https://sites.google.com/view/pvstilt/home Terms and conditions link: https://sites.google.com/view/pvfterms/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass Map Barometer at none against PV Solar Tilt's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. PV Solar Tilt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Compass Map Barometer asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Compass Map Barometer against 4.4 for PV Solar Tilt. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 130 and 157 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Compass Map Barometer's written reviews are positive against 33% of PV Solar Tilt's.
Compass Map Barometer ships an update every 7 months, PV Solar Tilt every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass Map Barometer | PV Solar Tilt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (130 ratings) — better | 4.4 (157 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 130 | 157 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHIGETO TAKAGI | Igor Ilijovski |
Customer experience
Compass Map Barometer
PV Solar Tilt
In-app purchases
Compass Map Barometer
No in-app purchases
PV Solar Tilt
- Lifetime license$14.99
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