Comparison

PvMeter Mobile vs Solar Panel Layout

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

Head to head

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About

PvMeter Mobile

Features

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Rbee Solar is a photovoltaic monitoring solution that enable you to monitor the proper functionning of your PV installation and be informed in case of dysfunction. The use of this app is possible once you have the Rbee Solar Solution installed on your PV array.

About

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

Screenshots

PvMeter Mobile4 screens

Solar Panel Layout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PvMeter Mobile at none against Solar Panel Layout's 2. PvMeter Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.0). Solar Panel Layout's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 11 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. Solar Panel Layout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PvMeter Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PvMeter Mobile ships an update every 11 months, Solar Panel Layout weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

PvMeter Mobile versus Solar Panel Layout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	PvMeter Mobile	Solar Panel Layout
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 11 months	Weekly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	11.4 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	38 MB	27 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Mylight Systems SAS	Frederic Billon

In-app purchases

None

PvMeter Mobile

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Solar Panel Layout

Subscriptions2

Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
Pro7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is PvMeter Mobile free?

PvMeter Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Solar Panel Layout free?

Solar Panel Layout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do PvMeter Mobile or Solar Panel Layout have ads?

Neither PvMeter Mobile nor Solar Panel Layout shows ads.

Which is updated more often, PvMeter Mobile or Solar Panel Layout?

PvMeter Mobile ships an update every 11 months, and Solar Panel Layout weekly. Most recently, PvMeter Mobile was updated on October 2, 2026 and Solar Panel Layout on October 10, 2026.