# Antenna Mate — Align any TV antenna

> Find the best TV antenna direction using your device's location and compass. (iPhone/iPad app by Tate Johnson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antenna-mate/id411272547 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tate Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/411272550)
- Category: Utilities, Travel
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 97 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antenna-mate/id411272547/reviews.md

## What is Antenna Mate?

Take the guess work out of aligning any TV antenna. Within seconds Antenna Mate will accurately* point to the direction of your best** TV reception from anywhere in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Antenna Mate is used by professional installers, caravaners, and DIYers from city and country areas.

WE HAVE GOT YOU COVERED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

* 1,151 broadcasting sites.
* 3,698 digital transmitters.
* All cities and towns in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands where digital terrestrial television is available*****

WE HAVE GOT YOU COVERED IN AUSTRALIA

* 591 broadcasting sites.
* 2,792 digital transmitters.
* All cities and towns in QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA, WA and NT where digital terrestrial television is available***

WE HAVE GOT YOU COVERED IN NEW ZEALAND

* 35 broadcasting sites.
* 344 transmitters
* All cities and towns in the North and South Islands where digital terrestrial television is available****

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Using your current location, your device's compass, and the target site's effective radiated power, Antenna Mate instantly estimates the signal strength of all nearby sites and automatically plots a bearing to the best one**.

Under normal circumstances you should get an initial result within seconds. The longer you leave Antenna Mate open, the more accurate it will become. For best results use Antenna Mate outside in an open space and away from objects which cause interference.

Antenna Mate doesn't need an internet connection, that's one of the reasons why it's so fast.

DETAILED TRANSMITTER INFO

Complete listings of all digital terrestrial transmitters are available at each site. Listings include the callsign, frequency (MHz), channel, polarisation, and effective radiated power (kW).

ALL SITES BY STRENGTH OR DISTANCE

Prefer to align your TV antenna with another broadcasting site? No worries! Sites can be listed from strongest to weakest, or closest to furthest away. Pick any site from the list and Antenna Mate instantly plots a new bearing to the targeted site.

Using an amplifier or high gain antenna? You can increase the search radius up to 200 km (120 mi) from your current location.

LIGHT AND DARK DISPLAY SWITCHING

When your device is in direct sunlight Antenna Mate will automatically switch to a light display making the arrow easy to see. Perfect for performing an alignment during the middle of the day.

USE IT UPSIDE DOWN, OR THE RIGHT WAY UP

Antenna Mate is smart enough to know when your device is being held upside down, or the right way up. Either way, it will always point to the targeted site.

SUPPORT AND FEEDBACK

We would love to hear your feedback or help you troubleshoot. Send an e-mail to support@antennamate.com or tweet @antennamate. Follow us on Twitter to get notified when transmitter data is updated.

* Time taken to find best broadcasting site and directional accuracy will vary based on device and external environmental factors.

** Best broadcasting site is measured by estimating maximum theoretical field strength in free space (No obstructions or reflections). Actual field strength will be lower. Closest broadcasting site is measured by estimating distance using line of sight. Distance is only an approximation.

*** Based on Australian Communications and Media Authority data.

**** Based on Radio Spectrum Management and OpenStreetMap data.

***** Based on Ofcom data.

## Key features

- Accurate TV antenna direction finding
- Supports UK, Australia, and New Zealand
- Uses device location and compass
- Detailed transmitter information
- Sort sites by strength or distance
- Adjustable search radius
- Automatic light/dark display switching

## What do users think of Antenna Mate?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎯 Accurate direction finding
- ✅ Works well
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👌 Simple to read
- 💡 Useful for caravaners
- 💯 Always accurate
- 🌟 Exceptional
- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Quick setup
- 👍 Very handy
- 👍 Brilliant tool
- ✅ Works every time
- 👍 Highly recommended
- 👍 Saves time and effort

**Cons**

- 💰 Waste of money
- 🐛 Inaccurate sometimes
- ❓ Confusing instructions
- ⚠️ Direction unstable
- 🤔 Poor direction
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 No coverage in US
- 👎 Useless
- 📉 Very basic
- 🐛 Not supported in NZ
- 🐛 Crap
- 🚫 Not supported in US
- 🔄 Needs updating
- 🧭 No actual compass setting
- 📱 No longer works on iPad without cellular
- 📍 Won't change location
- ❌ Hit or miss
- 🤔 Direction finding issues
- 🔄 Data needs updating

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Pointer doesn't move
- Direction is unstable and points in close but varying lines
- App points in reverse direction
- Direction is unstable
- Poor direction, turn phone around and direction changes
- Can't get work
- Doesn't work anymore on new iPad
- Arrow shows consistently different direction
- No longer works on iPad without cellular
- Wont change location
- It pointed 90deg away from transmitter
- Direction changes when phone is turned
- No actual compass setting
- Pointer is pointing in a different direction
- App only supported in UK and Australia
- No known broadcast in this area
- Doesn't work in the US
- Doesn't work at all

**Most requested features**

- Map feature
- FM radio services version
- Signal strength indicator on arrow
- Map of transmitters
- More bells and whistles
- Mobile phone transmission support
- Dark mode
- Advanced analytics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 97)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antenna-mate/id411272547/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Really works

*2026-08-14, version 2.5.2*

After having trouble getting the tv tuned I started searching for an app to help me find the tv signal and this app works every time all the time. Highly recommended. 
Joe B

### 5/5 — A must when travelling

*2026-06-29, version 2.5.2*

Very happy with this useful app.

### 5/5 — Simple

*2026-06-17, version 2.5.2*

No nonsense problem solver

### 5/5 — Billco

*2026-03-27, version 2.5.2*

Works great with a little practice

### 1/5 — Antenna Mate

*2025-12-12, version 2.5.2*

Absolute waste of money, from one day to the next it is totally different ! Don’t waste your time and money on this app !!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2025-09-07, version 2.5.2*

We use this app as we travel all over OZ, never lets us down !

### 5/5 — Sensational

*2025-07-18, version 2.5.2*

Easy to use always accurate

### 5/5 — Antennae Mate

*2025-06-29, version 2.5.2*

Exceptional
Have only had to resort to book reading twice in 10 years of use

### 5/5 — A must have app for caravaners!

*2025-05-14, version 2.5.2*

This app Antenna Mate the best app for ensuring your TV antenna is pointed in the correct direction! 
I have used this app for professional TV antenna installations for years.
I recommend this app…✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️
2025 and the app is still world class!

### 5/5 — Antenna direct

*2025-03-20, version 2.5.2*

Excellent and simple to use.

## Frequently asked questions about Antenna Mate

### What does Antenna Mate do?

Antenna Mate helps you find the best direction to point your TV antenna for optimal reception. It uses your device's current location and compass to identify the strongest signal from nearby broadcasting sites.

### What are the key features of Antenna Mate?

Key features include accurate direction finding using your device's compass, support for the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, detailed transmitter information, the ability to sort sites by strength or distance, an adjustable search radius, and an automatic light/dark display.

### How much does Antenna Mate cost?

Based on the provided information, Antenna Mate is a paid application and does not have in-app purchases or ads.

### What devices is Antenna Mate compatible with?

The app utilizes your device's compass and location services, suggesting it is compatible with smartphones and tablets that have these capabilities. It is designed for use in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.

### Who would use Antenna Mate?

Antenna Mate is useful for professional TV antenna installers, caravaners who need to set up antennas on the go, and DIY users who want to ensure they are getting the best possible TV reception at their home.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.2 — 2024-01-05

- Data for Australia updated as of 1 January, 2024.

### 2.5.1 — 2020-01-26

- Fixed a bug introduced in the last update where changing to a secondary or tertiary site would go back to the strongest/nearest site again

### 2.5 — 2020-01-25

- Updated for iOS 13
- Better low accuracy detection
- Better plotting when moving locations
- Data for Australia updated as of January 2020. -15 transmitters

### 2.4.2 — 2018-12-22

- Made it easier to find nearby sites by renaming "Change" to "Nearby Sites" and making the minimum search radius 60 mi (~100 km).
- Data for Australia updated as of 3 December, 2018. -5 transmitters.

### 2.4.1 — 2018-04-09

- Small interface optimisations for the iPhone X
- Updated data for Australia for April 2018. -5 transmitters.

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