Comparison

SolarAlign Pro vs Solar Panel Layout

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

Head to head
About

SolarAlign Pro

Features
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SolarAlign Pro: Sun & Tilt – Smart Solar Panel Optimization Get maximum energy from every panel with professional-grade alignment tools. Whether you're installing rooftop solar, managing an RV setup, or working as a professional installer, SolarAlign Pro provides the precision you need to optimize your solar yield right from your iPhone. Try Pro free for 7 days! After your trial, continue with Pro for $4.99/month or $29.99/year. WHAT'S INCLUDED Obstruction Mapper: Stand at the install spot, point your phone at nearby trees or buildings, and tap to mark them. The app calculates exactly how many hours per year each obstruction steals from your panels — shown month by month and overlaid directly on the Horizon Map. Real-Time Alignment: Precision tilt and azimuth tools to find the perfect angle for your panels instantly. Horizon Map: Full-year polar sun path visualization with your mapped obstructions overlaid — see which sun arcs are blocked before a single panel goes up. ROI Calculator: Estimate your annual savings factoring in both alignment efficiency and shading loss. See exactly what obstructions are costing you in dollars per year. Seasonal Adjustment: Fine-tune your tilt for Winter and Summer to maintain peak efficiency year-round. Job Manager: Organize multi-panel installations and professional projects in one place. System Sizing: Built-in tools for Battery and Inverter sizing to ensure your system is perfectly balanced. Professional Reports: Generate and export full PDF site reports with all installation data. Best Time Guidance: Know the optimal alignment window based on your specific GPS location. WHO IT'S FOR Homeowners & DIYers looking to maximize their rooftop ROI. Professional Installers needing quick site surveys, shade analysis, and PDF reporting. Off-Grid & Van Lifers optimizing portable panels for mobile living. RV & Marine Users ensuring consistent power while off the grid. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Pro Monthly: $4.99/month Pro Yearly: $29.99/year 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID after the trial ends. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fennec-it.com/privacy/

About

Solar Panel Layout

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Solar Roof Layout helps you quickly estimate the solar potential of a roof. Measure a roof surface, run a solar panel layout, and get a clear estimate of how many PV modules can fit. The app focuses on the essentials: roof area, available surface, solar panels, PV layout, and quick estimation. Features: • Roof measurement • Available surface calculation • Solar panel layout • Estimated number of PV modules • Simple result visualization • Mobile tool for solar projects Solar Roof Layout helps you prepare a solar project, compare roof areas, and quickly estimate how many photovoltaic modules can fit on a roof. Designed for residential and professional solar projects, the app gives you a simple way to work on roof layout without complex software. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://azimutis.app/en/privacy.html

Screenshots

SolarAlign Pro3 screens
Solar Panel Layout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Solar Panel Layout at weekly against SolarAlign Pro's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. SolarAlign Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Solar Panel Layout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SolarAlign Pro ships an update monthly, Solar Panel Layout weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
SolarAlign Pro versus Solar Panel Layout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolarAlign ProSolar Panel Layout
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB27 MB
Age rating+174+
DeveloperEdry GarciaFrederic Billon

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SolarAlign Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Solar Panel Layout

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$1.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is SolarAlign Pro free?
SolarAlign Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solar Panel Layout free?
Solar Panel Layout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SolarAlign Pro or Solar Panel Layout have ads?
Neither SolarAlign Pro nor Solar Panel Layout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SolarAlign Pro or Solar Panel Layout?
SolarAlign Pro ships an update monthly, and Solar Panel Layout weekly. Most recently, SolarAlign Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Solar Panel Layout on October 26, 2026.

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