Comparison

PV vs Stock Aid

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

Head to head
About

PV

Features
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Introducing PV:Sync Mobile – The Smarter Way to Manage Your Solar Test Data PV:Sync Mobile is the dedicated companion app for the PV:1525, designed to simplify and enhance your solar testing process from start to finish. With wireless firmware updates, you can keep your PV:1525 fully up to date without needing to return it to the manufacturer, meaning no downtime or disruption to your work. The app makes it easy to sync and transfer test data directly from your PV:1525 to your device, ensuring fast, accurate record-keeping on the go. You can also compare results against a built-in database of solar modules, allowing you to confirm performance and quickly identify any anomalies in the system. PV:Sync Mobile supports efficient, on-site reporting by generating clear, simple test summaries that can be exported in a format compatible with Seaward’s SolarCert software. This helps streamline your workflow and reduce time spent on paperwork. Whether you're commissioning, inspecting or maintaining solar PV systems, PV:Sync Mobile gives you greater speed, control and confidence in the field.

About

Stock Aid

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Stock Aid is a focused inventory tracker designed for sole traders and small sellers who list on platforms such as Vinted and eBay. If you manage clothing, collectibles, or mixed stock, Stock Aid helps you stay organised, searchable, and in control β€” without spreadsheets or external servers. Smart Inventory Management β€’ Track items with status (Listed, Not Listed, Sold) β€’ Assign brand, category, size and custom notes β€’ Allocate items to storage bags with unique numbering β€’ Enforce unique barcodes and bag IDs to prevent duplicates β€’ Mark favourites and filter instantly Powerful Search & Barcode Tools β€’ Search by text, brand, size, bag, status or by photo β€’ Scan barcodes directly from your device β€’ Generate printable barcode PDFs (Pro Feature) β€’ Automatic keyword extraction from images for improved search Find what you need quickly β€” even from a photo. Dashboard & Insights β€’ Overview of total stock and listing status β€’ Identify slow-moving items β€’ Monitor photo coverage β€’ View pricing statistics in your chosen currency (Pro feature) β€’ Earn achievement badges as you grow Designed to give small sellers visibility normally reserved for larger systems. Private by Design Stock Aid uses on-device storage and your personal iCloud account only. β€’ No external servers β€’ No user tracking β€’ No analytics collection β€’ No access to your inventory data Your stock database belongs to you. Tools & Backup β€’ iCloud sync across your devices (Pro feature) β€’ Local backup, export and import β€’ Optional Face ID lock β€’ Photo compression controls β€’ Reminder notifications for listings Who Is It For? β€’ Vinted sellers β€’ eBay resellers β€’ Small clothing businesses β€’ Side hustlers managing home storage β€’ Anyone who needs a structured, searchable stock system If you sell stock from home and want clarity without complexity, Stock Aid keeps everything organised in one place. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PV4 screens
Stock Aid3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stock Aid at every 3 weeks against PV's every 6 months. PV's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PV ships an update every 6 months, Stock Aid every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PV versus Stock Aid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPVStock Aid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size59 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeaward Electronics Ltd.Andrew Edwards

In-app purchases

None

PV

No in-app purchases

None

Stock Aid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PV free?
PV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stock Aid free?
Stock Aid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PV or Stock Aid have ads?
Neither PV nor Stock Aid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PV or Stock Aid?
PV ships an update every 6 months, and Stock Aid every 3 weeks. Most recently, PV was updated on October 18, 2026 and Stock Aid on October 9, 2026.

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