Comparison

iSwitch vs Solar Shading Survey

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

Head to head

Sun path diagram, CSV/HOR

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About

iSwitch

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Stage 1, Éthanol, Pop & bangs, et de nombreuses options… depuis votre smartphone. Les cartographies sont conçues par des ingénieurs automobiles experts, et testées sur banc de puissance. Dites adieu aux contraintes de la reprogrammation classique : - Pas de déplacements inutiles en centre de reprogrammation. - Un coût réduit, pour une qualité équivalente. - Reprogrammation en quelques minutes, où que vous soyez. - Des options illimitées, ajustables à tout moment.

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Solar Shading Survey

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Solar Shading Survey is a simple tool for solar shading surveys and horizon profile capture. Capture azimuth and elevation points, visualize the solar diagram and horizon profile, attach photos to the survey, then export your data in CSV, TXT or HOR format. The app is designed for solar shading checks, PV site surveys, photovoltaic pre-studies and horizon profile documentation. Features: • Azimuth / elevation point capture • Near and far shading documentation • Solar diagram • Horizon profile visualization • Photos linked to the survey • CSV / TXT / HOR export • Simple use, no account required Solar Shading Survey provides a straightforward way to capture, visualize and export solar shading data. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://azimutis.app/en/privacy.html

Screenshots

iSwitch4 screens

Solar Shading Survey3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iSwitch at none against Solar Shading Survey's 2. iSwitch also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. Solar Shading Survey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iSwitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSwitch ships an update every 4 days, Solar Shading Survey monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

iSwitch versus Solar Shading Survey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	iSwitch	Solar Shading Survey
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 days — better	Monthly
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	17.6
Further details — not scored
Size	13 MB	40 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	IntraByte	Frederic Billon

In-app purchases

None

iSwitch

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Solar Shading Survey

Subscriptions2

Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is iSwitch free?

iSwitch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Solar Shading Survey free?

Solar Shading Survey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do iSwitch or Solar Shading Survey have ads?

Neither iSwitch nor Solar Shading Survey shows ads.

Which is updated more often, iSwitch or Solar Shading Survey?

iSwitch ships an update every 4 days, and Solar Shading Survey monthly. Most recently, iSwitch was updated on September 15, 2026 and Solar Shading Survey on August 7, 2026.