Comparison

RoofSnoop vs Estimate Generator

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

Head to head
About

RoofSnoop

This tool allows solar sales and installation professionals to conduct remote roof surveys. It uses map and satellite imagery to measure roof dimensions, pitch, and area for solar suitability assessments before site visits.

Highlights
  • Remote roof surveys
  • Measure roof dimensions and pitch
  • Calculate surface area and azimuth
  • Utilize satellite imagery
  • Locate roofs by address or postcode
  • Free download with optional subscription
Features
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The perfect app for solar sales-teams and installers who wish to do remote-roof surveys before visiting site to confirm roof dimensions and angles. Use Apple or Google maps and satellite imagery to easily locate and measure a potential roof for suitability of a solar-PV or thermal installation. Use zip/postcode or address to locate the desired roof. Quickly identify the roof to be measured. Easily indicate the surrounding rectangle of the roof. Enter the roof's pitch. Instantly get the roof width, ridge-to-gutter distance, azimuth and surface area. Using latest satellite technology, it is easy to 'box' a roof with simple drag-and-drop techniques. By maximising the available imagery available, it is possible to measure a roof with surprising accuracy. If you have any problem or question with RoofSnoop, please contact us via the website below. We will always answer your question and help you use RoofSnoop to its maximum capacity. ________________________________________________________________________________ *RoofSnoop is fully featured and free to download and use but is restricted in the following ways: - Maximum measurement size is restricted to 4m x 4m. The 'RoofSnoop Professional Subscription' unlocks these restrictions and is available through an auto-renewing subscription. The subscription options are as follows: (Local markets will vary) - 1 Month subscription: £3.99 (Comes with first 7 days subscription free!) - 1 Year subscription: £39.99 Please note the following: Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your AppStore account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription. Subscription costs are as above. You will not be able to cancel a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered), will be forfeited when you purchase any 'RoofSnoop Professional Subscription'. ________________________________________________________________________________ RoofSnoop website: https://isolarapps.com Privacy policy: https://isolarapps.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ User support: https://isolarapps.com/support.html

About

Estimate Generator

Instantly create professional estimates on the go. Fill in details, then print or download as a PDF. This free tool requires no sign-up for hassle-free estimate generation.

Highlights
  • Instant estimate generation
  • On-the-go creation
  • Print or PDF download
  • No sign-up required
  • Hassle-free and free
Features
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Made a deal and need to create an estimate immediately? Generate estimates instantly while on the go, for free. Fill in the estimate, select print or download as PDF. No sign up required. It's hassle-free and absolutely free.

Screenshots

RoofSnoop4 screens
Estimate Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Estimate Generator at 95% against RoofSnoop's 40%. Estimate Generator also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. RoofSnoop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Estimate Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Estimate Generator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Estimate Generator has 1.1K ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of RoofSnoop's written reviews are positive against 95% of Estimate Generator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoofSnoop ships an update monthly, Estimate Generator every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RoofSnoop versus Estimate Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoofSnoopEstimate Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (91 ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews94.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings911.1K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB19 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperiRenewables LimitedZoho Corporation

Customer experience

RoofSnoop

All ratings91 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Estimate Generator

All ratings1,066 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.6%

Bugs and requests

RoofSnoop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Estimate Generator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with WhatsApp sharing functionality
  • Screen scrolling problems when using keyboard
  • Incorrect year displayed on date picker

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to include company logo
  • Ability to save and retrieve past estimates
  • More customization options for layout and formatting
  • Support for multiple currencies and tax calculations

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RoofSnoop

Subscriptions2
  • Subscribe Monthly7 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • Subscribe Annually$43.991 Year
None

Estimate Generator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RoofSnoop free?
RoofSnoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Estimate Generator free?
Estimate Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RoofSnoop or Estimate Generator?
Estimate Generator is rated higher. RoofSnoop averages 4.3 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Estimate Generator averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do RoofSnoop or Estimate Generator have ads?
Neither RoofSnoop nor Estimate Generator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RoofSnoop or Estimate Generator?
RoofSnoop ships an update monthly, and Estimate Generator every 6 weeks. Most recently, RoofSnoop was updated on October 26, 2026 and Estimate Generator on October 26, 2026.

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