# Satbeams

> Satellite footprint browser, dish alignment calculator, and AR Sat Finder. (iPhone/iPad app by SatBeams.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satbeams/id863040249 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SatBeams](https://appshunter.io/developer/863040252)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 1.30/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2014-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satbeams/id863040249/reviews.md

## What is Satbeams?

Worlds best satellite footprints browser, dish alignment calculator and AR Sat Finder combined in one tool for your tablet or smartphone!

Here is the list of features available in this app:

- Satellite footprints at your fingertips - quick access to any position, satellite and beam; overlay multiple beams simultaneously to check the interference, overlay footprints with clouds, population density and other data. New: we started to add the uplinks (just a few now, but we keep working on this!)
- "Smart orbit" view - all the orbital positions, satellites and beams are colored basing on you current GPS location or any custom spot of your choice; "filter" orbit by band, operator, satellite name and more; dish alignment calculation on-the-fly
- AR satellite finder - just point your device camera up in the sky and turn around to see which satellites you can get right on the spot!
- Search locations, satellites and beams data
- Full offline mode - take it everywhere! No need of the data roaming connection to access the satellites and footprints data (you will need connection to internet just to get the application updates).
- Social networking. Take screenshots and share the AR views and beams with your friends and colleagues

One year of free footprints updates is included!

## Key features

- Satellite footprints with beam overlay
- Smart orbit view with filtering
- Augmented reality satellite finder
- Dish alignment calculation
- Offline mode for data access
- Social sharing of AR views

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satbeams/id863040249/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Satbeams ne fonctionne pas du tout !!

*2025-09-20*

Impossible de faire fonctionner cette application aussi bien sur iPad que sur iPhone .Aucun moyen de contacter le développeur.Achat perdu ( 9,99 € ) Et surtout comment empêcher le prélèvement automatique annuel ?? Je suis étonné que l’Apple Store ait pu laisser cette application Très très déçu  c’est le moins que l’on puisse dire . A fuir  !!!

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2025-08-20*

I love paying $10 for an app that doesn’t work

### 1/5 — Impossible de s’enregistrer

*2024-09-04*

Donc impossible d’utiliser cette application, achat perdu

### 1/5 — Fake!!!

*2023-10-31*

This is an unworkable app and should be removed from the App Store ASAP!

### 1/5 — Scam

*2022-01-26*

This app will not allow you to even register!  Complete scam!

### 1/5 — Avoid, Total Crap

*2021-12-03*

It’s a real shame, the website is excellent but the app is a waste of time and money. Complicated, crashes and support e-mail just bounces.

### 1/5 — RIP OFF

*2021-09-06*

Bought the app and won’t let me register 
Apple needs to refund everyone’s money 
Paid £8.00 pounds 
Very dissatisfied

### 1/5 — A scam app on iOS

*2021-05-18*

This is a scam app on iOS which is a shame. I paid and installed this app for some essential work and it does not allow to either register nor to use it by any other option/means. App Store should arrange for complete refund and should also penalise such frauds

### 1/5 — Coronavirus

*2020-04-18*

Yeah coronavirus is happening and I needed this app on the fly, so I paid the $9.99, tried to register and bammm.... error.. sorry access forbidden.. Thanks a lot guys.

### 1/5 — Unable to login

*2019-05-11*

I get the message access forbidden when I try to register to the app. Please fix it or return my money.

## Frequently asked questions about Satbeams

### What is Satbeams?

Satbeams is a mobile application that functions as a satellite footprint browser, dish alignment calculator, and augmented reality satellite finder. It provides users with tools to locate satellites and optimize dish positioning.

### How much does Satbeams cost?

Satbeams is a paid application priced at $9.99. This one-time purchase grants access to the app's features and includes one year of free footprints updates.

### Does Satbeams work offline?

Yes, Satbeams offers a full offline mode. Users can access satellite and footprints data without an internet connection, making it suitable for use in remote locations. Internet is only needed for app updates.

### What devices is Satbeams compatible with?

Satbeams is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to run on Apple's mobile operating system.

### How often is Satbeams updated?

The latest version of Satbeams is 1.3.5, last updated on November 29, 2018. While the app includes free footprints updates for one year, the core application updates may be less frequent.

### What is the age rating for Satbeams?

Satbeams has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for all ages, with minimal or no objectionable material.

### Can I overlay multiple satellite beams in Satbeams?

Yes, Satbeams allows you to overlay multiple satellite beams simultaneously. This feature is useful for checking potential interference between different satellite signals.

### What kind of data can I overlay with satellite footprints in Satbeams?

In addition to overlaying multiple beams, Satbeams allows you to overlay satellite footprints with data such as clouds, population density, and other relevant information to provide a comprehensive view.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.5 — 2018-11-29

Fixed iPhone X crash

### 1.3.4 — 2018-10-05

Fixed the crash on Satellites page

### 1.3.2 — 2017-04-07

Fixed application crash on startup

### 1.3.1 — 2016-09-09

AR Satfinder functionality is fixed

### 1.3 — 2015-04-07

Fixed the application crashes on iOS 8 devices

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