Comparison

SolarCalc PV Pro+ vs Vexten

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

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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

Vexten

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Vexten is the most advanced electrical engineering suite, designed to bring the power of professional desktop software directly to your mobile device. Whether you are a field technician, inspector, student, or project engineer, Vexten provides all the necessary tools to design, audit, and optimize electrical installations with millimeter precision and strict adherence to current standards. Best of all: Vexten works 100% offline. Forget about simple, isolated electrical formula calculators. Vexten is a comprehensive electrical design engine, structured into three main sections: 1. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION Create the complete hierarchy of an electrical project, from the main service entrance to the final branch circuits. The engine executes thousands of simultaneous calculations in a fraction of a second: Phasor Load Balancing: We do not use simple arithmetic averages. The engine performs real vector (phasor) sums—taking into account power factors, load types, and phase shifts—evaluating millions of combinations to calculate the optimal phase balance for your panelboard. Cascaded Protection Optimization: The system reviews the entire hierarchy (upstream and downstream), guaranteeing correct ampacity and selectivity. This ensures that a fault in a minor branch circuit does not trip the building's main breaker. Automated Calculations: Voltage drop, conductor sizing (copper/aluminum), conduit fill, short-circuit currents (Isc), and grounding systems. Technical PDF Reports: Export highly detailed technical reports, including load schedules and engineering parameters, ready to be presented to clients or authorities. 2. FIELD INSPECTIONS AND AUDITS Transform your smartphone into a professional audit center for your job sites: Capture photos of electrical panels or faulty installations directly within the app. Use the integrated Markup Editor to draw arrows, circles, or notes directly on the image to highlight anomalies. Document defects, assign severity levels, and propose formal technical corrective actions. Generate a Technical Inspection PDF Report, featuring a global risk assessment, annotated photos, and violated standards—perfect for professionalizing your workflow. 3. CATEGORIZED CALCULATORS AND TOOLS Over 350 mathematical formulas programmed from scratch, organized into 134 tools across 10 key categories: Conductors and Raceways. Protections and Electric Motors. Transformers and Industrial Heating. Lighting, Electronics, and Unit Converters. Renewable Energy (Photovoltaic and battery sizing). - KEY FEATURES - 100% Offline (Local-First): Design and calculate in basements, mines, or remote areas without network coverage. Your projects and photos are stored exclusively on your device's local memory, ensuring maximum speed and total privacy. International Standards: Integrates over 45 digitized reference tables based on the NEC (National Electrical Code) and the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), applicable to standards in over 170 countries. Intelligent Recommendations: The system acts as a digital auditor. If you choose a configuration that violates safety standards, the app issues technical alerts and guides you toward a compliant solution. Legal Disclaimer: Vexten is a technical assistance tool. The results are provided for guidance and do not replace the professional judgment, review, or signature of a certified engineer or technician. Always independently verify all calculations according to local electrical codes before any practical implementation on site. Download Vexten today, professionalize your work, and ensure the safety of your electrical installations!

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SolarCalc PV Pro+4 screens
Vexten4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vexten at none against SolarCalc PV Pro+'s 3. SolarCalc PV Pro+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Vexten asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SolarCalc PV Pro+ versus Vexten: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolarCalc PV Pro+Vexten
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammed CelikFrancisco Andres Ramirez Garcia

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

Vexten

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SolarCalc PV Pro+ free?
SolarCalc PV Pro+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vexten free?
Vexten is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SolarCalc PV Pro+ or Vexten have ads?
Vexten shows ads; SolarCalc PV Pro+ does not.

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