Comparison

SimplySolar vs PV Pro

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

Head to head
About

SimplySolar

This app helps users manually align solar panels and solar thermal heaters to maximize energy output. It offers a cost-effective solution for increasing solar energy viability, especially in developing regions, by replacing expensive tracking systems with a smart algorithm and simple tools. The app aims to improve lifestyles and create sustainable communities.

Highlights
  • 30-40% energy gain
  • Works with solar panels and thermal heaters
  • Increases ROI
  • Offline functionality
  • Works on cheap smartphones
  • Compass for True North alignment
Features
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SimplySolar is a solar panel alignment app designed to increase the viability of solar energy and positively change the lifestyles of people in developing countries. As of right now it is more economically viable to buy more solar panels than buy a solar tracking system that automatically aligns solar panel/solar thermal heaters. SimplySolar replaces expensive alignment tools and solar tracking systems with a clever algorithm and a few tools to aid in manually adjusting a solar panel to increase the amount of energy output by up to 30%, helping create sustainable communities with a higher standard of living. Features & Benefits -30-40% energy gain -Works with both solar panels and solar thermal heaters -Increases the ROI of solar panels/solar heaters -Built to work in remote areas - No internet connection required -Prevents lost energy -With copper oxide solar panels - more solar panels available at lower price -Simple to use -Works on both large and small panels -Works on extremely cheap smartphones -Can work on makeshift solar panels, the phone accurately calculates the angles, doesn't rely on angle markings -Compass to align the solar panel with True North

About

PV Pro

Monitor and manage your photovoltaic power plants with real-time status updates. Easily track daily, monthly, and yearly power generation to stay informed about your plant's performance.

Highlights
  • Real-time power plant status
  • Daily power generation tracking
  • Monthly power generation tracking
  • Yearly power generation tracking
  • Convenient power plant overview
Features
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Photovoltaic power plant operation management, convenient and quick view of the power plant. Master the status of the power station in real time. Every day, every month, every year, the power generation is clear at a glance. [warm tips] -Powerview will continue to use GPS positioning service when creating the power station, which will consume more power and affect battery life compared with other operations.

Screenshots

SimplySolar4 screens
PV Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimplySolar at 80% against PV Pro's 16%. SimplySolar also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). PV Pro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimplySolar ships an update every 13 months, PV Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SimplySolar versus PV Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplySolarPV Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.4 (129 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better16.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—129 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsFortnightly — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatt PrivmanChengdu E-Linter Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

SimplySolar

All ratings436 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

PV Pro

All ratings129 ratings
Positive28.7%
Neutral10.9%
Negative60.5%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive16.2%
Neutral12.2%
Negative71.6%

In-app purchases

None

SimplySolar

No in-app purchases

None

PV Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimplySolar free?
SimplySolar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PV Pro free?
PV Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, SimplySolar or PV Pro?
SimplySolar ships an update every 13 months, and PV Pro fortnightly. Most recently, SimplySolar was updated on October 13, 2026 and PV Pro on October 14, 2026.

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