Comparison

PV Optimizer & Solar compass vs SolarPanelApp

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

Head to head
About

PV Optimizer & Solar compass

Maximize your solar panel output with this tool. It guides you to adjust your panels' azimuth and tilt based on real-time solar data. The app also provides a solar compass and forecasts your potential monthly energy generation.

Highlights
  • Solar panel output maximization
  • Azimuth and tilt adjustment guidance
  • Real-time solar compass
  • Solar panel output forecast
  • Adjustable time frames for optimization
Features
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PV Optimizer & Solar compass is a tool intended to maximise the output of your solar panels. To use the optimiser you only need to choose between one of the 4 time frames available (if you pretend to adjust your panels for the moment, every 3 months, 6 months or yearly), place your device above your panels, and adjust its azimuth and tilt according with the values given by the app. PV optimizer's algorithm will make sure you get the most from your panels and don't waste any opportunity to increase your output. This app also comes with a solar compass which you might find useful for optimizing your panels or for other activities, with plenty of real time data regarding solar position and radiation. In version 2.0 we are proud to present you a forecast for your solar panels output. Just input your panel capacity, tilt and azimuth angles, and you'll get a forecast for the monthly energy you might generate in theory. All the functionalities of this app are completely free.

About

SolarPanelApp

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SolarPanelApp: Maximize Your Solar Potential SolarPanelApp helps you align your solar panels accurately and track their performance right from your iPhone or iPad. Whether you are a DIY solar enthusiast, off-grid explorer, or professional installer, this app gives you the tools to make solar optimization easy, intelligent, and portable. Key Features Real-Time Panel Alignment Visualize tilt, azimuth, and roll using live device sensors See your panel’s current vs. recommended orientation Get alignment suggestions based on location and sun path Location-Based Optimization Automatic detection of GPS coordinates and altitude Computes optimal yearly or daily tilt for your region Ideal for fixed and manually adjusted panel setups Performance Insights Instantaneous efficiency feedback based on orientation deviation Define and save multiple panels with custom tags Compare performance losses due to misalignment or aging Smart Visual Tools View graphs showing solar declination, panel aging, and yield loss See performance index definitions with clear formulas and examples No External Tools Required Works entirely with your device’s built-in sensors No need for external inclinometer or compass Designed for: Rooftop solar users Off-grid cabin and camper setups Solar energy educators and students Field installers and technicians Anyone interested in maximizing solar efficiency Ready to get the most from your solar panels? Download SolarPanelApp and align with the sun — smarter, cleaner, better.

Screenshots

PV Optimizer & Solar compass4 screens
SolarPanelApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SolarPanelApp at none against PV Optimizer & Solar compass's 1. PV Optimizer & Solar compass's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.5). 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. PV Optimizer & Solar compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SolarPanelApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PV Optimizer & Solar compass versus SolarPanelApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPV Optimizer & Solar compassSolarPanelApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (249 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings249 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoao CaetanoSujay Kadam

Bugs and requests

PV Optimizer & Solar compass

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Guide feature doesn't show on opening page
  • Pop-up ads do not close
  • Error: iPhone gyroscope off
  • Error: Downloading relevant data
  • Graph scale breaks down for yearly output
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  • Over 7MWH graph shows 1s and 0s
  • Crashes on iOS 8.4
  • Crashes instantly after opening
  • Crashes a few seconds after startup

Requested features

7 requests
  • More guidance and clarity
  • Option for shorter time periods (day/week)
  • Adjustment for time settings (night alignment)
  • Loss calculation for incorrect orientation
  • Option to reverse phone orientation
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  • Ability to get azimuth/tilt for arbitrary date/time
  • Setting for inverter clipping

SolarPanelApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PV Optimizer & Solar compass

One-time1
  • Remove ads$0.99
None

SolarPanelApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PV Optimizer & Solar compass free?
PV Optimizer & Solar compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SolarPanelApp free?
SolarPanelApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PV Optimizer & Solar compass or SolarPanelApp have ads?
Neither PV Optimizer & Solar compass nor SolarPanelApp shows ads.

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