Comparison

SatCatcher vs Satellite Dish

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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. 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

About

Satellite Dish

This app helps you find and align TV satellites accurately. It uses GPS to calculate optimal azimuth, elevation, and LNB skew angles for the best signal quality. View satellite positions on a map with compass guidance.

Highlights
  • Find geostationary TV satellites
  • Calculate azimuth and elevation
  • Adjust LNB skew angle
  • Map view with compass
  • Automatic GPS location detection
  • Multilingual support
Features
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Find and align TV satellites precisely with this powerful app! Whether you want to realign your satellite dish or simply view the position of TV satellites above your location, this app is your perfect companion. With GPS support, it calculates azimuth, elevation, and LNB skew to show you the optimal alignment. Key features: - Satellite Finder: Find all geostationary TV satellites based on your location - Azimuth & Elevation: Calculate the optimal alignment for your satellite dish - LNB Skew Angle: Precise adjustment for the best signal quality - Map View & Compass: Easy navigation – see satellite positions directly on the map - Location Integration: Automatic detection of your coordinates via GPS - Multilingual: German, English, French, Spanish, Italian Whether you are a professional or a beginner, this app makes aligning your satellite system easier than ever!

Screenshots

SatCatcher4 screens
Satellite Dish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Satellite Dish at 5.0 against SatCatcher's 4.3. Satellite Dish also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). SatCatcher's advantage is ratings volume (80 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Satellite Dish holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SatCatcher has 80 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SatCatcher ships an update every 9 months, Satellite Dish every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SatCatcher versus Satellite Dish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatCatcherSatellite Dish
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (80 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings80 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSouria HAKKARGerhard Lentschik

Customer experience

SatCatcher

All ratings80 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.4%

Satellite Dish

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SatCatcher

No in-app purchases

None

Satellite Dish

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SatCatcher free?
SatCatcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Satellite Dish free?
Satellite Dish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SatCatcher or Satellite Dish?
Satellite Dish is rated higher. SatCatcher averages 4.3 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Satellite Dish averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SatCatcher or Satellite Dish have ads?
SatCatcher shows ads; Satellite Dish does not.
Which is updated more often, SatCatcher or Satellite Dish?
SatCatcher ships an update every 9 months, and Satellite Dish every 4 months. Most recently, SatCatcher was updated on November 2, 2026 and Satellite Dish on October 30, 2026.

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