SatCatcher vs Staslink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SatCatcher
This app simplifies satellite dish installation and alignment using augmented reality and GPS. It guides you through choosing a satellite, finding its position in space, and adjusting your antenna for optimal signal reception.
- Augmented reality satellite display
- GPS location and satellite direction
- Compass and sound assistant for orientation
- Accelerometer for vertical support check
- LNB polarization calculation
- Elevation adjustment guide
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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. SatCatcher Free is the lite version of SatCatcher. Augmented reality and compass orientation are only available in the full version here: https://appsto.re/fr/Gb6Hbb.i Contact : infosoftycontactfree@gmail.com
Staslink
Track the International Space Station and Starlink satellites with real-time live maps and HD video feeds from NASA. Get personalized reminders for optimal viewing times and explore the universe from an astronaut's perspective.
- Live ISS & Starlink camera feed from NASA
- Real-time global tracking with Live Map
- Reminders for upcoming satellite visits
- Visibility predictions and statistics
- HD video of Earth from ISS
- Smart Tracking Engine
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Satellites ISS & Star Tracker helps you identify the best time to catch a glimpse of International Space Station & Starlink satellites on your night sky. Input your location and tap through to find the best times to observe them near your area. Reminders can be set for upcoming launches and/or high visibility sightings around your location. The satellites & ISS routes in low Earth orbit can be discovered through the 'Live Map'. Track the Starlink Satellites & International Space Station in real-time with HD Live Map and Smart Tracking Engine. Explore the universe and outer space life under the astronaut perspective with Livestream videos directly from NASA. You can also have the chances to stargaze when tracking the orbits through live videos. Plan ahead your plan to catch the glimpse of ISS and SpaceX satellites on the night sky in your area with provided statistics & reminders. Satellites ISS & Star Tracker gives you access to the 24/7 Live HD video of the Earth & Starlink launch recorded directly by NASA. As the ISS station orbits with an average altitude of 250 miles (400 kilometers), you can follow its camera & explore all the Earth's surface within roughly 93 minutes. Launched 60 at a time, the Starlink is described as a "train" of lights as they gracefully move through our skies. With Google Maps integrated into the app, users can easily track the ISS and Starlink around the globe and monitor its movement. Satellites ISS & Star Tracker features: + Live camera feed of ISS & Starlink directly from NASA. + Track the ISS & Starlink around the globe with a Live Map. + Reminders for upcoming Starlink visits with visibility predictions. + Check the ISS & Starlink's live statistics to locate it more easily on the night sky. + Predicted ISS & Starlink location for users for better monitoring and planning at the night sky. Note: When the International Space Station is on the night side of Earth, the video image is black - this is normal. Please do not worry! Sometimes, the live video is not available due to transmission issues or because the crew is changing cameras. In such cases, you will usually have a blue or blank screen. In a few minutes the transmission should return back to normal, so just relax for a moment. This is not a problem with the app. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with neither NASA nor ISS nor Starlink or any space related platforms. All the videos are rights reserved by NASA, we do not own any of these videos. Terms of Use: http://vulcanlabs.co/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: http://vulcanlabs.co/privacy-policy/ Any questions? Contact us: support@vulcanlabs.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SatCatcher at none against Staslink's 8. SatCatcher also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Staslink's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 80) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Staslink sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SatCatcher asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for SatCatcher against 4.4 for Staslink. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Staslink has 20K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of SatCatcher's written reviews are positive against 57% of Staslink's.
SatCatcher ships an update every 9 months, Staslink every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SatCatcher | Staslink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (80 ratings) | 4.4 (20K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | 56.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 80 | 20K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Souria HAKKAR | SMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITED |
Customer experience
SatCatcher
Staslink
Bugs and requests
SatCatcher
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Staslink
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezing and crashing
- Incorrect satellite pass times
- Location detection issues
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to track specific satellites
- Improved location selection and storage
- Satellite pass notifications
- 3D sky view for better satellite visualization
In-app purchases
SatCatcher
No in-app purchases
Staslink
- Weekly Premium Tracking3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Weekly Freetrial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Weekly Freetrial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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- Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$12.991 Month
- Lifetime Premium$24.99
- Lifetime$29.99
- Lifetime$34.99
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