# SatRadio vs Black Audio Tool

The clearest difference is price: SatRadio at Free against Black Audio Tool's $1.99. SatRadio also leads on update cadence (every 10 months vs every 24 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). Black Audio Tool's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

SatRadio is free to download; Black Audio Tool costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SatRadio against 5.0 for Black Audio Tool. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Audio Tool has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SatRadio ships an update every 10 months, Black Audio Tool every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SatRadio | Black Audio Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satradio/id1497481844/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-audio-tool-bat/id6476655926/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 months** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dioptase](https://appshunter.io/developer/376559675) | [Philippe Zay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200498230) |

## What reviewers say

### SatRadio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satradio/id1497481844)

This app provides essential tools for radio and satellite communication engineers. It includes calculators and analysis features for antenna parameters, frequency calculations, link budgets, and modem performance. It also offers miscellaneous utilities for RF engineering tasks.

**Highlights:** Dish antenna analysis (axial ratio, gain, line of sight), Frequency calculations (phase noise, doppler, wavelength), Radio link analysis (coaxial losses, mismatch losses, EIRP), Modem performance metrics (C/N, C/I, PER, BER), Miscellaneous RF engineering utilities (dB calculator, converters)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Black Audio Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-audio-tool-bat/id6476655926)

This app is a versatile sound generation tool for exploring audio. It allows users to create and control a wide range of sounds, from classic waveforms to various noise colors, with built-in effects for further shaping. Designed for audiophiles, sound designers, and musicians, it offers precise real-time control for creative experimentation.

**Highlights:** Precise waveform generation, Multiple noise colors, Built-in reverb and distortion, Real-time parameter control, Infra sonic and ultra sonic modes, Audio recording to file

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SatRadio free?

SatRadio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Black Audio Tool free?

Black Audio Tool costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SatRadio or Black Audio Tool?

SatRadio and Black Audio Tool are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do SatRadio or Black Audio Tool have ads?

Neither SatRadio nor Black Audio Tool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SatRadio or Black Audio Tool?

SatRadio ships an update every 10 months, and Black Audio Tool every 24 months. Most recently, SatRadio was updated on November 3, 2026 and Black Audio Tool on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*