# DishPointer (Satellite Finder) — Quick Precise Sat-Dish Install

> Augmented reality satellite dish alignment tool using smartphone sensors. (iPhone/iPad app by Souria HAKKAR.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dishpointer-satellite-finder/id1504080773 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Souria HAKKAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/591620891)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 233 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 68 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dishpointer-satellite-finder/id1504080773/reviews.md

## What is DishPointer (Satellite Finder)?

DishPointer allows you to align your satellite dish with great precision in a minimum of time thanks to augmented reality.


Adjusting a dish has always been complicated. but thanks to DishPointer this task becomes child's play. By following the 9 steps of the application, you will successfully install your dish in few minutes.

No more need for a gyroscope to use augmented reality. We have combined the accelerometer and magnetometer data to compensate for the possible absence of the gyroscope. This allows the majority of smartphones to benefit from augmented reality.

In DishPointer we have also integrated a module to calculate the magnetic declination and compensate the error between magnetic north and geographic north because we have noticed that the majority of smartphones do not integrate this declination. This help to display the right direction

DishPointer is an application that lets you orient your dish or antenna to any satellite. Thanks to the sensors of your smartphone (Compass, accelerometer) this application displays the target satellite in space in order to better choose the location of your dish or antenna and to ensure the absence of any obstacle (wall, tree…).

DishPointer also uses GPS to display your location on a map and then display the direction of the target satellite from your location.

The compass accompanied by a beep allows you to orient your antenna or satellite dish by following the acceleration of the beeps and the arrow of the compass.

The accelerometer is used to check that the support of your antenna or dish is vertical.

The steps for adjusting the antenna or the dish:
1- choose your language
2- retrieving your GPS position automatically using GPS or manually by entering your latitude and longitude.
3- choose your target satellite to calculate the orientation parameters of the antenna or the satellite dish.
4- check that the support of your antenna or dish is vertical.
5- calculate the polarization and adjust the rotation of the LNB (the head of your antenna or satellite dish)
6- adjust the elevation
7- display of a line which indicates the orientation of the target satellite from your position on a Google Maps.
8- using the compass of your smartphone accompanied by a beep to help you find the right direction of the satellite (available in Pro version).
9- display the satellite in augmented reality thanks to your camera and make sure that there is no obstacle. This is used to validate the location of your antenna or dish (available in the Pro version).
10- refine the settings.

For the app to work properly, DishPointer will need the compass and the accelerometer from your smartphone.

Tips:
- if your smartphone does not have a GPS, you can manually enter your latitude and longitude (you can get them on Google Maps).
- the compass is only essential for the Pro version.
- do not hesitate to recalibrate the compass and avoid approaching it too close to the arm of the parabola because it is sensitive to metallic elements. Try to place your smartphone where there is the least magnetic interference.

The free version of DishPointer is enough for you to install your dish. It will calculate the orientation parameters and display the precise direction of the satellite on a Maps map.
The Pro version offers you the use of augmented reality to see the exact position of satellites in space. It also provides you with an assistant based on the phone compass to display the exact direction of the target satellite.

Contact: infosoftycontactfree@gmail.com

## Key features

- Augmented reality satellite view
- Step-by-step installation guide
- GPS location mapping
- Compass and beep guidance
- LNB polarization calculation
- Elevation adjustment
- Obstacle detection

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features & hide ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dishpointer-satellite-finder/id1504080773/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Facile et convivial

*2026-02-23, version 4*

Bien expliqué étape par étape. Félicitations et merci

### 5/5 — Dish pointer

*2025-12-20, version 4*

Works great

### 4/5 — Only 4 stars

*2025-09-04*

It does not have an up-to-date list of satellites I had to manually enter the GOES 19 satellite (GOES EAST) other than that this thing is absolutely awesome

### 5/5 — Cumpre bem

*2025-07-20, version 4*

Muito bom

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2025-06-16, version 4*

I have been conned. I paid for the upgrade and Augmented Reality doesn’t work. Don’t be fooled.

### 1/5 — Complete waste of time

*2024-12-28, version 4*

The most important part of any sat app is the actual direction and this one is behind a paywall 

Don’t waste your time downloading it.

### 5/5 — O melhor!

*2024-12-14, version 4*

App show, somente com o celular consegui apontar minha antena sozinho, primeira vez que consegui! Top! 👍🏻😃

### 5/5 — Very instructive

*2024-11-03*

Excellent guide on how to use the App.

### 5/5 — Me salvó de apuros

*2024-08-13, version 4*

Siguiendo las indicaciones, conseguí ajustar la antena y cazar el satélite sin complicaciones. Gracias.

### 4/5 — Satellite

*2024-08-13*

A very good tool to setup dish

## Frequently asked questions about DishPointer (Satellite Finder)

### What does DishPointer do?

DishPointer is a utility app designed to help users precisely align satellite dishes. It utilizes augmented reality and your smartphone's sensors, like the compass and accelerometer, to guide you through the installation process, making it quicker and easier.

### How does the app use augmented reality?

The app uses your smartphone's camera to display the target satellite in space. This augmented reality view helps you visualize the satellite's position and ensure there are no obstacles like walls or trees blocking the signal path.

### Is the app free to use?

The app offers a free version with core features. However, advanced functionalities like compass guidance and augmented reality obstacle detection are available in the Pro version, which can be unlocked through in-app purchases.

### What sensors does the app require?

For optimal performance, the app requires your smartphone's compass and accelerometer. It also uses GPS to determine your location and display the satellite's direction on a map. If your phone lacks a gyroscope, the app compensates using accelerometer and magnetometer data.

### Can I use this app if my phone doesn't have a GPS?

Yes, if your smartphone does not have GPS capabilities, you can manually enter your latitude and longitude coordinates. You can obtain these coordinates from mapping services like Google Maps to ensure accurate satellite positioning.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 4 — 2024-03-05

- Added user consent
- Updating APIs
- Bug fix

### 3 — 2023-06-06

- API updates
- Added compass calibration system
- Addition of the integrated evaluation system
- Some improvements
- Fixed some minor bugs

### 2.0 — 2022-05-04

- Added augmented reality
- Update of the various integrated APIs
- Improved functionality
- Updated satellite list
- added search satellite button and delete user satellite
- Bug fixes
- Use of the Accelerometer in the absence of the Gyroscope
- Added the possibility of manual calibration for uncalibrated Accelerometers

### 1.1 — 2020-04-01

No release notes.

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