Comparison

SatFinder (MGE) vs DishPointer Pro 2

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

Head to head
About

SatFinder (MGE)

This tool helps you set up a satellite dish by providing azimuth, elevation, and LNB tilt based on your location and chosen satellite. It displays results numerically and graphically on a map, and includes a compass and augmented reality view to help you find the satellite.

Highlights
  • GPS-based azimuth, elevation, and LNB tilt
  • Satellite list
  • Numeric and graphical map display
  • Built-in compass
  • Augmented reality satellite view
Features
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SatFinder (MGE) is a tool which will help you to set up satellite dish. It will give you azimuth, elevation and LNB tilt for your location (based on GPS) and chosen satellite from list. The result is shown both as numeric data and graphical on google maps. It has also built in compass which will help you to find proper satellite azimuth. It also can use augmented reality to show where is satellite on camera view. Subscription pricing and terms: Satfinder (MGE) offers ads-free version available as an auto-renewable subscription for $3.49 per year. Price may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy: http://www.mge.net.pl/satfinder_privacy_policy.html Terms of use: http://www.mge.net.pl/satfinder_eula.html

About

DishPointer Pro 2

Plan satellite dish installations with 3D maps and augmented reality alignment. Visualize obstructions and optimize dish positioning before physical setup. Offers free basic access with optional Pro and Ultra subscriptions for advanced features.

Highlights
  • 3D planning and visualization
  • Augmented reality (AR) alignment
  • Obstruction identification
  • Support for geostationary satellites
  • Low/medium-Earth orbit satellite tracking (Ultra)
  • Terrestrial antenna pointing (Ultra)
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Plan the installation before you start—then point your iPhone or iPad toward the sky and align your dish with confidence. 3D planning before the installation. AR alignment at the location. One workflow from plan to install. With immersive 3D Maps, it’s like having the AR satellite view at your desk. Before you climb, drill, or mount, see where the satellite is and what may be in the way. FREE ACCESS Explore DishPointer Pro 2 with one randomly selected visible geostationary satellite. You can switch to another random satellite every two minutes. For the full feature set, upgrade to PRO or ULTRA. PRO Choose from 500+ geostationary satellites - updated daily. Track inclined and moving satellites and see a 24 hour forecast. Get alignment information and visualizatio for Multi-LNB and motorized-dish setups. Create an account for premium access to DishPointer.com and a unified workflow across your supported devices. ULTRA Unlock everything in PRO, plus Starlink, OneWeb, and O3b low- and medium-Earth-orbit satellite tracking, and terrestrial antenna-to-antenna pointing with Fresnel-zone visualization. PRO and ULTRA are optional auto-renewing subscriptions with monthly or yearly billing through Apple. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period; manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. The app shows the current price, billing period, and subscription terms before purchase. An account is not required to use the app on this device; a DishPointer account is required for premium access on DishPointer.com and across devices. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dishpointer.com/privacypolicy/

Screenshots

SatFinder (MGE)3 screens
DishPointer Pro 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SatFinder (MGE) at 50% against DishPointer Pro 2's 0%. SatFinder (MGE) also leads on rating (3.0 vs 1.0) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). DishPointer Pro 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. SatFinder (MGE) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.49 per year and DishPointer Pro 2 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SatFinder (MGE) holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SatFinder (MGE)'s written reviews are positive against 0% of DishPointer Pro 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SatFinder (MGE) ships an update every 2 months, DishPointer Pro 2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SatFinder (MGE) versus DishPointer Pro 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatFinder (MGE)DishPointer Pro 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaciej GrzegorczykDP Tec Solutions GmbH

Customer experience

SatFinder (MGE)

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

DishPointer Pro 2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SatFinder (MGE)

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$3.491 Year
5 purchases

DishPointer Pro 2

Subscriptions5
  • Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Ultra Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Classic$24.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$89.991 Year
  • Ultra Yearly$199.001 Year

Questions

Is SatFinder (MGE) free?
SatFinder (MGE) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DishPointer Pro 2 free?
DishPointer Pro 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SatFinder (MGE) or DishPointer Pro 2?
SatFinder (MGE) is rated higher. SatFinder (MGE) averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while DishPointer Pro 2 averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SatFinder (MGE) or DishPointer Pro 2 have ads?
SatFinder (MGE) shows ads; DishPointer Pro 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, SatFinder (MGE) or DishPointer Pro 2?
SatFinder (MGE) ships an update every 2 months, and DishPointer Pro 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, SatFinder (MGE) was updated on November 2, 2026 and DishPointer Pro 2 on October 31, 2026.

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