Comparison

LongShot vs Home Solar System

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

Head to head
About

LongShot

Easily combine multiple screenshots into a single, seamless image. Capture scrolling content, full conversations, webpages, and more with a simple workflow. Save and share your long screenshots in high quality.

Highlights
  • Automatic screenshot stitching
  • Scrolling screenshot from screen recording
  • Chat and conversation capture
  • Webpage and app screenshots
  • High-quality export
  • Easy editing
  • Private by design
Features
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LongShot makes it easy to stitch screenshots, capture scrolling content, and save full conversations, webpages, social feeds, notes, receipts, tutorials, and app screens as one seamless image. Whether you want to save a chat thread, share a full webpage, document an order, keep a tutorial, or combine multiple screenshots, LongShot gives you a fast and simple workflow. KEY FEATURES Automatic Screenshot Stitching Select overlapping screenshots and LongShot will align them into one clean long image. Scrolling Screenshot from Screen Recording Record while scrolling, then turn the recording into a long screenshot without taking dozens of screenshots manually. Chat & Conversation Capture Perfect for saving message threads, support conversations, comments, reviews, and social media discussions. Webpage & App Screenshots Capture content from websites, notes, documents, settings pages, shopping apps, social feeds, and more. High-Quality Export Save long screenshots in high resolution and share them as images or PDF files. Easy Editing Crop, adjust, review, and export your long screenshot before saving. Private by Design Your screenshots are processed on your device whenever possible. Your personal content stays under your control. USE LONGSHOT FOR • Chat history • Webpages and articles • Social media feeds • Receipts and orders • Notes and documents • Tutorials and step-by-step guides • Reviews and comments • App screens and settings pages • To-do lists and checklists WHY LONGSHOT? iPhone’s built-in full-page screenshot works only in some places. LongShot helps when you need a long screenshot from chats, social apps, shopping apps, notes, screenshots, or screen recordings. No complicated editing. No manual alignment. Just capture, stitch, review, and share. Download LongShot and create your next long screenshot today.

About

Home Solar System

Features
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Welcome to Home Solar System, featuring our exclusive Solar Smash technology—the definitive tool for optimizing solar energy systems before the first panel is even installed. Our app simplifies the complex process of designing rooftop solar arrays by combining advanced geospatial data with intuitive engineering tools to smash through inefficiency and maximize your energy yield. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Please note: Home Solar System requires a paid auto-renewable subscription to access its core features and tools. Free app downloads do not include full access without an active subscription. What We Do: Home Solar System allows users to create high-precision layouts for solar panels directly on digital roof models. By integrating real-time sunlight trajectory and local weather data, the app calculates the exact energy potential of any surface. Key Features (Requires Active Subscription): Intelligent Solar Tracking: Analyze the sun’s path throughout the year to identify "sweet spots" on any roof, ensuring maximum exposure. The "Solar Smash" Advantage: Eliminate design inefficiencies and optimize energy yield to maximize return on investment. Efficiency Analytics: Instant calculations on projected energy yield, performance ratios, and potential ROI based on panel models and tilt angles. Custom Project Design: Drag, drop, and rotate panels to fit unique architectural constraints while automatically avoiding shaded areas. Automated Reporting: Generate comprehensive PDF proposals including 3D visualizations, material lists, and estimated carbon savings. Subscription & Purchase Details: Access Model: All features (3D design tools, solar tracking algorithms, ROI calculations, and PDF reporting) are unlocked via a weekly, monthly, or annual subscription. Payment: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Management: You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store Account Settings after purchase. Whether you are a professional installer looking to streamline your workflow or a homeowner planning your transition to clean energy, Home Solar System provides the data-driven confidence you need to go solar. Empower your roof. Maximize your energy. Build the future. Legal Links: Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LongShot1 screens
Home Solar System4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Home Solar System at every 5 days against LongShot's every 3 weeks. LongShot's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. LongShot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Home Solar System sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LongShot ships an update every 3 weeks, Home Solar System every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LongShot versus Home Solar System: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLongShotHome Solar System
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Yangming Jiuha Technology Co., LtdSavio Colombo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LongShot

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Home Solar System

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is LongShot free?
LongShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Home Solar System free?
Home Solar System is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LongShot or Home Solar System have ads?
Neither LongShot nor Home Solar System shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LongShot or Home Solar System?
LongShot ships an update every 3 weeks, and Home Solar System every 5 days. Most recently, LongShot was updated on October 30, 2026 and Home Solar System on October 31, 2026.

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