SimplySolar vs pecron
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 30-40% energy gain
- Works with solar panels and thermal heaters
- Increases ROI
- Offline functionality
- Works on cheap smartphones
- Compass for True North alignment
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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
pecron
This utility app provides a platform for managing and organizing various aspects of your digital life. It offers tools to streamline tasks and enhance productivity.
- Task management
- Organization tools
- Productivity enhancement
- Digital life management
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pecron V1.9.2
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimplySolar at 80% against pecron's 30%. SimplySolar also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). pecron's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SimplySolar ships an update every 13 months, pecron every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimplySolar | pecron |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 29.8% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Matt Privman | Shenzhen pecron Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
SimplySolar
pecron
In-app purchases
SimplySolar
No in-app purchases
pecron
No in-app purchases
