Comparison

Perception vs SOLAR SYS

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

Head to head
About

Perception

View and manage TeslaCam and Sentry Mode footage with multi-angle playback and telemetry overlays. Trim, share, and organize your video clips efficiently, keeping your data private on your devices.

Highlights
  • Multi-camera view (incl. B-Pillar)
  • Telemetry data overlays (speed, steering, etc.)
  • Event trimming and zooming
  • World Map event location
  • Seamless event import
  • Search events by location/type
  • Adjustable playback speed
Features
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Exclusive to Perception: watch all TeslaCam angles at once (incl. B-Pillar), see telemetry overlays, and import any event without importing the whole drive - optimised perfectly for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Effortlessly view, manage, trim, and share your TeslaCam & Sentry Mode footage & telemetry. Fast multi-angle playback, powerful tools - and your footage stays on your devices. Exclusive to Perception: • Watch all angles at the same time with our multi-camera view (including support for B Pillar cameras!) • View telemetry data from your TeslaCam event - including speed, steering angles, pedal presses, gears & self-driving states • Edit events with trim and zoom, and manage clips to keep only what matters • See where events happened on Perception's World Map • Seamlessly import any event you want - no need to import the entire drive! • Search events by location & event type • Scrub smoothly, with 0.25x to 5x playback speeds • Easily manage events with intuitive filtering & deletion • Import from non-USB drive sources - like TeslaUSB, NAS drives & iCloud / other cloud storage sources Perception’s Promise: • We offer the highest quality TeslaCam experience on iOS / iPadOS / macOS - you just need your TeslaCam events! • Your feedback and wishes granted - we prioritise our feature development based on your requests, and we deal with issues quickly • Your data is yours - we never take your event data, it stays on your devices only • We keep Perception up-to-date with new TeslaCam functionality, and have made regular updates since 2023. What Tesla Owners Are Saying: 5* “…Video playback is fast, and the app allows you to switch between different camera angles effortlessly. The ability to quickly scrub through footage and pinpoint specific events saves a lot of time. Additionally, the app supports high-quality video playback and doesn’t compromise on clarity. I also appreciated the option to export clips or save them for later viewing. Key feature is ability to decide resolution for export in grid mode and also able to select the section to crop out…” Perception Premium - Export & Save: Try Perception for 14 days for free: no sign-up, no commitment, no purchase required. Your trial starts automatically when you add your first event. Premium unlocks: • All export features (including Grid Export, social-friendly formats, and RAW options) • Save clips on-device for anytime access without plugging in your USB • More pro tools for sharing and archiving your footage After 14 days, Perception Premium is required to use all functionality. One-time purchases or subscriptions available - your kind support makes future updates possible and funds our team! Important to know: • USB adapter may be required (some iPhone/iPad setups need an adapter with power input). • If importing from iCloud, download the event locally first. • Certain features require car firmware updates / specific car models. Learn more: https://perception.vision Download Perception Today & Take Control of Your Footage ————————————————————————— Disclaimer: All product and company names are trademarks of their respective holders. Their use does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them. We are not part of or endorsed by Tesla Inc. Subscription disclaimer: A purchase will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription in Settings within Perception. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, see https://perception.vision. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SOLAR SYS

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The solar controller app is an product of traditional solar charge and discharge controllers. The controller can detect the power generation voltage of the solar panel in real time and track the highest voltage and current value (VI), enabling the system to charge the battery at maximum power output.

Screenshots

Perception4 screens
SOLAR SYS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SOLAR SYS at none against Perception's 3. SOLAR SYS also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Perception's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months) and device support. On price 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. Perception sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SOLAR SYS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Perception ships an update every 10 days, SOLAR SYS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Perception versus SOLAR SYS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerceptionSOLAR SYS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS16.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeslo Studios LTD文 周

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Perception

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Perception$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Perception$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Perception$59.99
None

SOLAR SYS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Perception free?
Perception is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SOLAR SYS free?
SOLAR SYS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, Perception or SOLAR SYS?
Perception ships an update every 10 days, and SOLAR SYS every 6 months. Most recently, Perception was updated on July 8, 2026 and SOLAR SYS on September 10, 2026.

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