Comparison

KA 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

KA

Features
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KASAT Pointer FMA (For Motorized Antenna) is an application for antenna installers for the Tooway ka-sat service. Coupled with a specific motor that is fixed on the mast of the antenna, the pointing of the antenna takes place fully automatically. The application has the same features as KA-SAT Pointer, it allows to optimize the pointing antenna, configure and activate its modem without a computer using his smartphone. The application also allows the distributor to obtain a certified and secure installation report with photos.

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

KA4 screens
Satellite Dish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KA at every 5 weeks against Satellite Dish's every 4 months. KA also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KA ships an update every 5 weeks, Satellite Dish every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
KA versus Satellite Dish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKASatellite Dish
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViasat Inc.Gerhard Lentschik

In-app purchases

None

KA

No in-app purchases

None

Satellite Dish

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KA free?
KA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Satellite Dish free?
Satellite Dish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KA or Satellite Dish have ads?
Neither KA nor Satellite Dish shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KA or Satellite Dish?
KA ships an update every 5 weeks, and Satellite Dish every 4 months. Most recently, KA was updated on November 11, 2026 and Satellite Dish on October 30, 2026.

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