# Star Adventurer Console vs DishPointer (Satellite Finder)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DishPointer (Satellite Finder) at 76% against Star Adventurer Console's 17%. DishPointer (Satellite Finder) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (241 vs 31). Star Adventurer Console's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DishPointer (Satellite Finder) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Star Adventurer Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

DishPointer (Satellite Finder) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DishPointer (Satellite Finder) has 241 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Star Adventurer Console's written reviews are positive against 76% of DishPointer (Satellite Finder)'s.

Star Adventurer Console ships an update every 4 months, DishPointer (Satellite Finder) every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Adventurer Console | DishPointer (Satellite Finder) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-adventurer-console/id1080398995/reviews) | **[4.7 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dishpointer-satellite-finder/id1504080773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **241** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **76.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astropower Technology Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787940478) | [Souria HAKKAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/591620891) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Adventurer Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-adventurer-console/id1080398995)

Control your Sky-Watcher camera mount for astrophotography and time-lapse. Perform polar alignment with the built-in polar scope assistant.

**Highlights:** Camera mount programming, Astrophotography control, Time-lapse photography, Polar alignment assistant, Polar scope integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great for some users
- 👍 Polar clock utility is useful
- 👍 Can control mount tracking
- 👍 App works on iPad and Windows laptop for some

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not connect to Star Adventurer GTI
- 🐛 Does not connect to Sky Watcher tracker
- 🐛 Connection issues after updates
- 🐛 Dithering feature stops image capture
- 🐛 Cannot control camera shutter

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to connect to Sky Watcher mounts (Star Adventurer GTI, 2i, Mini)
- Dithering feature in astrophotography plans causes image capture to stop
- Inability to control camera shutter remotely
- Polar Clock Utility fails to obtain GPS location
- App crashes frequently on iOS

**Requested features**

- Fix connection issues with Star Adventurer mounts
- Fix dithering bug in astrophotography plans
- Enable camera shutter control
- Improve GPS functionality for polar clock
- Add a 'no track' option for iOS


### DishPointer (Satellite Finder)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dishpointer-satellite-finder/id1504080773)

This app simplifies satellite dish alignment using augmented reality and smartphone sensors. It guides users through a step-by-step process to precisely orient dishes for optimal signal reception, even compensating for gyroscope absence and magnetic declination.

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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Adventurer Console free?

Star Adventurer Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DishPointer (Satellite Finder) free?

DishPointer (Satellite Finder) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star Adventurer Console or DishPointer (Satellite Finder)?

DishPointer (Satellite Finder) is rated higher. Star Adventurer Console averages 1.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while DishPointer (Satellite Finder) averages 4.7 from 241 ratings.

### Do Star Adventurer Console or DishPointer (Satellite Finder) have ads?

DishPointer (Satellite Finder) shows ads; Star Adventurer Console does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Adventurer Console or DishPointer (Satellite Finder)?

Star Adventurer Console ships an update every 4 months, and DishPointer (Satellite Finder) every 13 months. Most recently, Star Adventurer Console was updated on November 6, 2026 and DishPointer (Satellite Finder) on November 7, 2026.

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