WindPower vs HoriSol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
WindPower
This app provides technicians and professionals in the wind energy sector with direct oversight of wind turbines in Germany. It offers tools for searching turbines, detailed weather forecasts, documentation, and safety checks to simplify daily work.
- Search 37,000+ wind turbines
- 14-day weather forecast per turbine
- Favorites and search history
- Photo documentation and safety checks
- Last Minute Risk Analyses (LMRA)
- Nm converter
- Nearby points of interest
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With WindPower, you can keep track of more than 450,000 wind turbines worldwide. The app was developed specifically for technicians and professionals in the wind energy industry to make everyday work easier and more efficient. Wind turbine search made easy Quickly find wind turbines worldwide by name, location or keyword and view them directly on the map. Depending on the availability of the relevant information, details such as manufacturer, model, commissioning date, location, hub height, rotor diameter, rated power and current weather data are displayed, all without registration and completely anonymously. If no suitable wind turbine is found, the quick search can also find places, businesses and other destinations from Google Maps. 14-day weather forecast Plan your assignment with a detailed 14-day weather forecast for the selected turbine location. Keep track of weather conditions on a weekly, daily and hourly basis. Favorites and search history Save preferred turbines as favorites and use your search history to quickly access important locations at any time. Photo documentation and safety checks Document maintenance work with the practical photo feature and perform Last Minute Risk Analyses (LMRA). Create PDF documentation directly in the app to support comprehensive and traceable records. More useful features β’ Nm converter: Accurately calculate the required torque values. β’ Nearby points of interest: Find hotels, gas stations and other useful facilities for your team. An active subscription is required to use this app. The subscription begins with one free month and becomes a paid subscription afterward. The current price is displayed directly in the app. WindPower β your reliable everyday companion in wind energy. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
HoriSol
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No hype. Real numbers. HoriSol calculates whether a balcony solar kit actually makes sense at your specific location β using real photo-based shading measurements and conservative assumptions you can actually understand. 6 STEPS TO YOUR YIELD ESTIMATE 1. Location β GPS or address search 2. Panel β power, orientation, tilt, multiple arrays (East/West) 3. Shading β three photos per orientation, real horizon analysis 4. Consumption β household profile with heat pump, EV, hot water 5. Economics β investment cost, electricity price, feed-in tariff 6. Result β annual yield (kWh), payback period, self-consumption rate, COβ savings WHY OTHER APPS ARE TOO OPTIMISTIC Vendor calculators use idealized data. HoriSol measures your actual shading from photos, corrects known bias in hourly aggregations, and pulls solar data from the best available source for your location: β’ PVGIS for Europe and Africa β’ PVWatts for the USA β’ NASA POWER as global fallback Results carry a Β±10% confidence range β no black box, no magic numbers. NO COMPROMISES β’ Fully offline β no cloud required, no tracking β’ No account, no sign-up, no email β’ All model assumptions openly documented β’ Country-specific defaults: electricity prices, load profiles, feed-in rates PREMIUM β ONE-TIME, NO SUBSCRIPTION A single purchase unlocks: β’ 3-page professional PDF report (vs. 1 page free) β’ Up to 20 saved configurations (vs. 1 free) β’ Multiple arrays with separate shading analysis β’ Detailed load profile upload (custom consumption data) WHO IS HORISOL FOR? HoriSol is for renters and homeowners who want an honest answer β not for people already convinced who just want confirmation. If the numbers don't add up, the app will tell you that too.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HoriSol at 16.0 against WindPower's 18. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. WindPower sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and HoriSol sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | WindPower | HoriSol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | rainbow-learning-software | Malte SchlΓΌter |
In-app purchases
WindPower
- Full access1 Month trial$2.991 Month
HoriSol
- HoriSol Premium (Lifetime)$5.99
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