KA vs SpaceKitz Dish Pointer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KA
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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.
SpaceKitz Dish Pointer
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SpaceKitz is an AR-style dish alignment tool for geostationary weather satellites (GOES family). • Dual-axis lock: Align heading & elevation; get haptic + chime when on target. • Live guidance: Arrows show turn/tilt direction with numeric actual→target readouts. • AR target marker: See a glowing satellite marker placed where to point. • Location-aware: Computes azimuth/elevation from your GPS position. • Educational mode: Learn about GOES and geostationary orbits.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KA at 9.0 against SpaceKitz Dish Pointer's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KA ships an update every 5 weeks, SpaceKitz Dish Pointer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KA | SpaceKitz Dish Pointer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Viasat Inc. | SpaceKitz Dish Pointer |
In-app purchases
KA
No in-app purchases
SpaceKitz Dish Pointer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is KA free?
Is SpaceKitz Dish Pointer free?
Do KA or SpaceKitz Dish Pointer have ads?
Which is updated more often, KA or SpaceKitz Dish Pointer?
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