SolarCalc PV Pro+ vs Solar Panel Layout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SolarCalc PV Pro+
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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/
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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SolarCalc PV Pro+ at 13.0 against Solar Panel Layout's 15.0. 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
Both are free to download. SolarCalc PV Pro+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Solar Panel Layout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SolarCalc PV Pro+ | Solar Panel Layout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Muhammed Celik | Frederic Billon |
In-app purchases
SolarCalc PV Pro+
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
Solar Panel Layout
- Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Pro7 Days trial$17.991 Year
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