Comparison

GridMind Power vs PV

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

Head to head
About

GridMind Power

Gain full insight and control over your home's energy system, including solar panels, battery storage, and EV charging. Monitor real-time power flow, optimize battery usage for peak rates, and track financial gains and solar production forecasts.

Highlights
  • Real-time power flow visualization
  • Smart peak optimization for battery export
  • EV charging monitoring and control
  • Financial tracking of energy earnings
  • 7-day solar production forecasting
  • Customizable automation rules
Features
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GridMind gives you complete visibility and control over your home energy system — solar panels, battery storage, EV charging, and grid interaction — all in one beautifully designed app. REAL-TIME POWER FLOW Watch energy move through your home in real time. An animated flow diagram shows exactly where your power is going — from solar panels to battery, home, grid, and up to four EVs simultaneously. Tap any node to drill into detailed metrics. SMART PEAK OPTIMIZATION GridMind's optimizer automatically manages your battery during Time-of-Use rate windows. It calculates the ideal moment to export stored energy to the grid at peak rates, maximizing your earnings while keeping your home powered. Track live progress on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. EV CHARGING INTELLIGENCE Monitor and control EV charging across multiple vehicles. See real-time charge rate, battery level, and estimated completion. GridMind tracks how much of your charging comes from solar vs. grid — down to the "solar miles" driven. FINANCIAL TRACKING Know exactly what your energy system earns. Track daily net value, export credits, solar savings, and import costs. Compare billing cycles, view hourly breakdowns, and watch your lifetime ROI grow. SOLAR FORECASTING 7-day solar production forecasts help you plan around the weather. See today's expected output, compare to tomorrow, and track how actual generation stacks up against predictions. ACHIEVEMENTS & GOALS Set daily targets for solar production, energy value, and carbon reduction. Earn achievements as you hit milestones — from your first solar kWh to your thousandth dollar saved. AI-POWERED INSIGHTS Machine learning monitors your system for anomalies and surfaces actionable recommendations. Ask follow-up questions to understand what's happening and why. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES Glance at your energy status without opening the app. Widgets show solar output, battery level, and net value. During peak optimization, Dynamic Island displays live export rate and earnings. AUTOMATION RULES Build custom automation rules with a visual editor, or use preset templates for common scenarios like storm preparation and peak shaving. WORKS WITH • Tesla Solar, Powerwall, and Wall Connector • Enphase solar inverters • More integrations coming soon REQUIRES A GridMind account and a connected energy system. Free tier available; GridMind Pro unlocks advanced optimization, and multiple vendor connections. Terms of Use: https://gridmindpower.com/terms/

About

PV

Features
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PV Calc helps homeowners understand whether solar makes financial sense — before calling a single installer. Enter your location and home profile, and the app instantly estimates: • How much solar you need based on your actual electricity usage • Annual energy production from real PVGIS satellite data (EU JRC) • Installation cost after federal and Hawaii state tax credits • Payback time based on your current electricity tariff • Monthly financing options How it works Solar irradiance data is pulled live from the PVGIS v5.2 API (European Commission Joint Research Centre), covering worldwide locations. The app uses your home profile — bedrooms, cooling type, water heater, EVs, and pool — to estimate your consumption and recommend the right system size. Panel types : Choose Budget (300W), Standard (400W), or Premium (500W) panels to see how panel choice affects system size, roof area, and cost. Use PV Calc to compare system sizes, understand your payback timeline, and walk into installer meetings informed.

Screenshots

GridMind Power4 screens
PV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PV at none against GridMind Power's 2. PV also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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. GridMind Power sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
GridMind Power versus PV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridMind PowerPV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott BrantLalani Werake

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GridMind Power

Subscriptions2
  • GridMind Pro$2.991 Month
  • GridMind Pro (Annual)$29.991 Year
None

PV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GridMind Power free?
GridMind Power is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PV free?
PV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GridMind Power or PV have ads?
Neither GridMind Power nor PV shows ads.

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