Comparison

SolarCalc PV Pro+ vs Grid Zero

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

Head to head
About

SolarCalc PV Pro+

Features
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SolarCalc PV Pro+ is the ultimate professional toolkit for solar PV system designers, electrical engineers, and solar installation professionals. Packed with 39+ powerful tools, interactive visualizations, and comprehensive reference data — everything you need in one app. ▸ SOLAR PV TOOLS • PV System Sizing - Calculate panel count, inverter size, and battery capacity • Shadow Analysis — Determine shadow length and impact on panel placement • Solar Rooftop — Estimate roof area and panel fitting capacity • Solar Water Pumping — Size PV-powered water pump systems • Off-Grid Load & Sizing — Full off-grid system design with battery backup • Monthly Radiation & Tilt — Optimal tilt angles by month and location • Solar Map — Interactive irradiance map with real-time location data • Sun Path Diagram — Polar sun path visualization with current position • Energy Yield Simulation — Annual energy production with CO₂ savings • Panel Layout Optimizer — Visual roof layout planner with panel grid • Camera Sun Finder — AR overlay showing real-time sun position ▸ ELECTRICAL CALCULATORS • Ohm's Law — V, I, R, P calculations • Voltage Drop — Cable voltage loss analysis • Cable Sizing — Minimum cross-section calculator • DC/AC Power Conversion — Inverter power calculations • Power Factor — cos φ correction analysis • Motor HP — Watt ↔ Horsepower conversion • Inverter Calculator — DC/AC inverter sizing • Conductor Resistance — R = ρL/A calculations • Busbar Current — Current carrying capacity • Transformer Calculator — Ratio and current analysis • Fault Level — Transformer fault MVA • Earthing Conductor — Grounding conductor sizing ▸ REFERENCE TABLES (12) • AWG & SWG Wire Gauge Tables • IP Rating Protection Guide • Material Resistivity Data • PV Cell & Module Specifications • World Electrical Standards • Voltage Classification • AC Breaker Types • Cable Short Circuit Ratings • ANSI Device Numbers • Power Cable Coding • Transmission Conductor Data ▸ PRO FEATURES • Save & Export Projects as PDF • Interactive Solar Map with live irradiance data • AR Camera Sun Finder • Panel Layout Optimizer • Complete reference library ▸ WHY SOLARCALC PV PRO+? • Works offline — no internet required for calculations • Professional-grade accuracy • Beautiful dark/light theme with auto-sunset mode • Location-based solar data • Regular updates with new tools Designed by solar professionals, for solar professionals. Developed by CLK Company https://clk.company Terms of Use: https://solarcalc.net/app/terms Privacy Policy: https://solarcalc.net/app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Grid Zero

Features
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GridZero helps EPC teams go from concept to client-ready solar proposals - faster and with precision. Combining 3D layouts, system optimization, financial analysis, and proposal generation into one continuous workflow. Designed for solar EPC professionals. GridZero is evolving to support the full solar project lifecycle. This app is exclusively available to existing GridZero B2B client organizations. Access is provisioned by GridZero for authorized team members.

Screenshots

SolarCalc PV Pro+4 screens
Grid Zero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grid Zero at none against SolarCalc PV Pro+'s 3. Grid Zero also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SolarCalc PV Pro+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Grid Zero asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SolarCalc PV Pro+ ships an update every 5 months, Grid Zero weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SolarCalc PV Pro+ versus Grid Zero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolarCalc PV Pro+Grid Zero
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammed CelikGridzero

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SolarCalc PV Pro+

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
None

Grid Zero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SolarCalc PV Pro+ free?
SolarCalc PV Pro+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid Zero free?
Grid Zero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SolarCalc PV Pro+ or Grid Zero have ads?
Neither SolarCalc PV Pro+ nor Grid Zero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SolarCalc PV Pro+ or Grid Zero?
SolarCalc PV Pro+ ships an update every 5 months, and Grid Zero weekly. Most recently, SolarCalc PV Pro+ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Grid Zero on October 10, 2026.

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