Comparison

SatCatcher Dish Installation vs DishPointer Pro 2

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

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About

SatCatcher Dish Installation

This app simplifies satellite dish alignment and installation using augmented reality and your phone's GPS. It guides you through orienting your antenna, checking for obstacles, and fine-tuning settings without needing a specialist.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality satellite view
  • GPS location tracking
  • Compass and sound assistant
  • Accelerometer for verticality check
  • Polarization and LNB adjustment
  • Elevation setting
Features
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Dish alignment, pointing and Installation has always been a complicated task, especially if you do not have a clue. That is why I posted this application that will simplify this task and allow you to install and align your antenna without the need to call a specialist. SatCatcher is a satellite finder and dish pointer, it allows you to orient your antenna to any satellite. Using augmented reality, this application displays the target satellite in space to better choose the location of your antenna and ensure the absence of any obstacle (wall, tree ...). SatCatcher also uses your phone GPS to show your location on a map and shows the direction of the satellite from your position. The compass accompanied by a beep lets you orient your antenna following the acceleration of beeps or the arrow of the compass. The accelerometer is used to verify that the holder of your antenna is vertical. The antenna adjustment steps: 1- choose a satellite and authorize geolocation to determine the direction of the antenna orientation. 2- Show satellite in augmented reality with your camera and make sure there are no obstacles and validate the location of your antenna. 3. Check that the support of your antenna is vertical. 4. Calculate the polarization and adjust the rotation of the LNB (the head of your antenna) 5. Set the elevation 6- Search orientation with visual and sound assistant 7- Fine adjustments. For the good functioning of the application, SatCatcher will need the camera, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer and the GPS of your smartphone. tips: - If your smartphone does not have GPS, you can manually move the "marker" on the card until it points your exact location. Use zoom for more detail. - The compass is very important to adjust your dish, but if your smartphone does not have one, you can still use the application. In this case, it will help you to find clues and marks on the map from your location. It also allows you to calculate the orientation. Than you can use a manual compass to get a good orientation. - Do not hesitate to recalibrate the compass and avoid too close to the antenna arm, because it is sensitive to metallic elements. Try to place your smartphone where there is less magnetic interference. You can use SatCatcher to install your antenna or satellite dish, find and display the different satellites, alignment and orientation of your antenna or satellite dish to any visible satellite. Contact : infosoftycontactfree@gmail.com

About

DishPointer Pro 2

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Plan the installation before you start—then point your iPhone or iPad toward the sky and align your dish with confidence. 3D planning before the installation. AR alignment at the location. One workflow from plan to install. With immersive 3D Maps, it’s like having the AR satellite view at your desk. Before you climb, drill, or mount, see where the satellite is and what may be in the way. FREE ACCESS Explore DishPointer Pro 2 with one randomly selected visible geostationary satellite. You can switch to another random satellite every two minutes. For the full feature set, upgrade to PRO or ULTRA. PRO Choose from 500+ geostationary satellites - updated daily. Track inclined and moving satellites and see a 24 hour forecast. Get alignment information and visualizatio for Multi-LNB and motorized-dish setups. Create an account for premium access to DishPointer.com and a unified workflow across your supported devices. ULTRA Unlock everything in PRO, plus Starlink, OneWeb, and O3b low- and medium-Earth-orbit satellite tracking, and terrestrial antenna-to-antenna pointing with Fresnel-zone visualization. PRO and ULTRA are optional auto-renewing subscriptions with monthly or yearly billing through Apple. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period; manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. The app shows the current price, billing period, and subscription terms before purchase. An account is not required to use the app on this device; a DishPointer account is required for premium access on DishPointer.com and across devices. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dishpointer.com/privacypolicy/

Screenshots

SatCatcher Dish Installation4 screens
DishPointer Pro 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DishPointer Pro 2 at Free against SatCatcher Dish Installation's $2.99. SatCatcher Dish Installation's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On 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

DishPointer Pro 2 is free to download; SatCatcher Dish Installation costs $2.99 up front. DishPointer Pro 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. SatCatcher Dish Installation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SatCatcher Dish Installation versus DishPointer Pro 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatCatcher Dish InstallationDishPointer Pro 2
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSouria HAKKARDP Tec Solutions GmbH

In-app purchases

None

SatCatcher Dish Installation

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

DishPointer Pro 2

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Ultra Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$89.991 Year
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  • Ultra Yearly$199.001 Year

Questions

Is SatCatcher Dish Installation free?
SatCatcher Dish Installation costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DishPointer Pro 2 free?
DishPointer Pro 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SatCatcher Dish Installation or DishPointer Pro 2 have ads?
Neither SatCatcher Dish Installation nor DishPointer Pro 2 shows ads.

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