Comparison

NORO vs Solarcu

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

Head to head
About

NORO

Access 3D CAD data for a standard product range of pipes, mouldings, and distribution systems. Engineers and project managers can view models for steel and chromium-nickel steel components directly on mobile devices.

Highlights
  • 3D CAD data access
  • Standard product range
  • Pipes, mouldings, distribution systems
  • Steel and chromium-nickel steel
  • Compatible with major CAD systems
  • Mobile device access
Features
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The NORO app is a free download service for 3D CAD data of the standard product range of NORO Germany and provides engineers and project managers with direct access via mobile devices. Our product range includes pipes, mouldings and distribution systems with diameters of 80 to 600 mm made from steel (powder coated or galvanised) and chromium-nickel steel as well as associated pipe connection elements. The 3D CAD models are compliant with major world standards and are suitable for use in current CAD systems, such as CATIA®, Autodesk® Inventor®, SolidWorks®, Creo™ Parametric, NX™, AutoCAD®, Solid Edge®, etc.

About

Solarcu

Features
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Solarcu — Solar Calculator for Homes & Offices Solarcu is an intelligent solar power calculator designed to help users estimate the right solar setup for their homes, offices, and businesses. Quickly calculate: Solar panel requirements Inverter capacity Battery backup size Total energy usage Whether you're planning an off-grid system, backup power solution, or simply exploring solar energy options, Solarcu makes solar planning simple and accurate. Key Features Home & Office modes * Appliance-based energy calculator * 24-hour backup estimation * Battery sizing recommendations * Solar panel quantity calculator * Inverter sizing system * Modern Liquid Glass UI * Dark mode support * Fast and easy calculations How It Works Select your appliances Add quantities with simple controls Calculate your total load instantly Receive recommended solar setup estimates Solarcu is built for homeowners, office managers, solar enthusiasts, and anyone looking to understand their energy needs before investing in solar power. Plan your solar system with confidence using Solarcu.

Screenshots

NORO4 screens
Solarcu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NORO at none against Solarcu's 3. NORO also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Solarcu's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 66 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Solarcu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. NORO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NORO ships an update every 66 months, Solarcu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
NORO versus Solarcu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNOROSolarcu
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 66 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB33 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNORO GmbHOreoluwa Agunbiade

In-app purchases

None

NORO

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Solarcu

Subscriptions3
  • Premium 1 Month$5.991 Month
  • 3 Months Premium$8.993 Months
  • 6 Month Premium Subscriptions$12.996 Months

Questions

Is NORO free?
NORO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solarcu free?
Solarcu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NORO or Solarcu have ads?
Neither NORO nor Solarcu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NORO or Solarcu?
NORO ships an update every 66 months, and Solarcu every 2 weeks. Most recently, NORO was updated on October 3, 2026 and Solarcu on October 25, 2026.

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