Comparison

SolarCalc PV Pro+ vs Quick CAD

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

Quick CAD

Features
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Quick CAD is a 2D CAD app built for phones and tablets. Draft accurate drawings on-site without heavy desktop software, add dimensions, import and export DXF and DWG files, and continue the work on your desktop CAD tool. ■ Features - Draw lines, rectangles, circles, ellipses, arcs, polylines - Smart object snap: endpoint, midpoint, center, intersection, tangent, nearest-on-edge, grid - Angle snap and ortho mode for precise angles - Dimensions (horizontal, vertical, aligned, radius, diameter) - Text annotations - Offset · Trim · Extend · Fillet - Rotate · Move · Copy · Mirror - Unlimited undo / redo - DXF and DWG import / export — works directly with AutoCAD and other desktop CAD - In-app support chat — reach the developer right from Settings ■ DWG viewer & editor Open .dwg files sent from AutoCAD, inspect and edit them, then export back as .dwg or .dxf. Dimensions and layers from the original are preserved. No desktop viewer install needed — do it on your phone or tablet. ■ Multi-language UI Available in 11+ languages — English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified / Traditional), Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Hindi, and more. Automatically matches your device language. ■ Who it's for - Architects, interior designers, and contractors who need to view and edit DWG/DXF on-site - Designers and engineers who prefer drawing by hand while keeping precision - Students and independent makers who need a lightweight drafting tool ■ Privacy first Quick CAD has no accounts and no login. Every drawing stays on your device. No ad SDK. Anonymous usage patterns (which tools/features are used) are collected to improve the product; no personally identifiable information is included. You can opt out in Settings. (DWG conversion is processed via the CloudConvert API and discarded immediately after.) Contact: wlgns359@gmail.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SolarCalc PV Pro+4 screens
Quick CAD2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quick CAD at none against SolarCalc PV Pro+'s 3. Quick CAD also leads on update cadence (every 2 days 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. Quick CAD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SolarCalc PV Pro+ ships an update every 5 months, Quick CAD every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SolarCalc PV Pro+ versus Quick CAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolarCalc PV Pro+Quick CAD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammed CelikJiHun Ha

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

Quick CAD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SolarCalc PV Pro+ free?
SolarCalc PV Pro+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick CAD free?
Quick CAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SolarCalc PV Pro+ or Quick CAD have ads?
Neither SolarCalc PV Pro+ nor Quick CAD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SolarCalc PV Pro+ or Quick CAD?
SolarCalc PV Pro+ ships an update every 5 months, and Quick CAD every 2 days. Most recently, SolarCalc PV Pro+ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Quick CAD on October 24, 2026.

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