Comparison

SatCatcher vs ArrayDesk

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

ArrayDesk

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ArrayDesk ist eine fokussierte iPhone-App für Unraid. Behalte Arrayzustand, Speicherbelegung, Laufwerke, Container, virtuelle Maschinen und Hardware im Blick. SMART-Werte, Temperaturen, Betriebsstunden und Warnungen zeigen früh, wenn Handlungsbedarf besteht. Mit dem ArrayDesk Companion kommen Live-Telemetrie, Push-Nachrichten, geschützte Verwaltungsaktionen und eine temperaturabhängige Lüftersteuerung hinzu. Die Verbindung wird automatisch über den vorhandenen Unraid-API-Key eingerichtet. Deine Daten bleiben bei dir: ArrayDesk verbindet sich direkt mit deinem Unraid-Server. Es gibt keine OAKMIND-Cloud, keine Werbung und kein Tracking. Funktionen: • Array- und Speicherstatus • SMART-Zustand und Hardwaregesundheit • Container und virtuelle Maschinen • CPU-, RAM-, Netzwerk- und GPU-Telemetrie • Lüfterprofile mit Failsafe • Warnungen, Fehler und Update-Hinweise per Push • Lokale und Tailnet-Verbindungen • HTTP, HTTPS und bewusst freigegebene lokale Zertifikate ArrayDesk ist ein unabhängiges Produkt und nicht mit Lime Technology, Inc. verbunden. Unraid® ist ein eingetragenes Warenzeichen von Lime Technology, Inc.

Screenshots

SatCatcher4 screens
ArrayDesk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ArrayDesk at none against SatCatcher's shown. ArrayDesk also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 months). SatCatcher's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SatCatcher ships an update every 9 months, ArrayDesk every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SatCatcher versus ArrayDesk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatCatcherArrayDesk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (80 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings80 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSouria HAKKARSteffen Goettle

In-app purchases

None

SatCatcher

No in-app purchases

None

ArrayDesk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SatCatcher free?
SatCatcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArrayDesk free?
ArrayDesk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SatCatcher or ArrayDesk have ads?
SatCatcher shows ads; ArrayDesk does not.
Which is updated more often, SatCatcher or ArrayDesk?
SatCatcher ships an update every 9 months, and ArrayDesk every 2 days. Most recently, SatCatcher was updated on October 11, 2026 and ArrayDesk on September 28, 2026.

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