DishPointer (Satellite Finder) vs Staslink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DishPointer (Satellite Finder)
This app simplifies satellite dish alignment using augmented reality and smartphone sensors. It guides users through a step-by-step process to precisely orient dishes for optimal signal reception, even compensating for gyroscope absence and magnetic declination.
- Augmented reality satellite view
- Step-by-step installation guide
- GPS location mapping
- Compass and beep guidance
- LNB polarization calculation
- Elevation adjustment
- Obstacle detection
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DishPointer allows you to align your satellite dish with great precision in a minimum of time thanks to augmented reality. Adjusting a dish has always been complicated. but thanks to DishPointer this task becomes child's play. By following the 9 steps of the application, you will successfully install your dish in few minutes. No more need for a gyroscope to use augmented reality. We have combined the accelerometer and magnetometer data to compensate for the possible absence of the gyroscope. This allows the majority of smartphones to benefit from augmented reality. In DishPointer we have also integrated a module to calculate the magnetic declination and compensate the error between magnetic north and geographic north because we have noticed that the majority of smartphones do not integrate this declination. This help to display the right direction DishPointer is an application that lets you orient your dish or antenna to any satellite. Thanks to the sensors of your smartphone (Compass, accelerometer) this application displays the target satellite in space in order to better choose the location of your dish or antenna and to ensure the absence of any obstacle (wall, tree…). DishPointer also uses GPS to display your location on a map and then display the direction of the target satellite from your location. The compass accompanied by a beep allows you to orient your antenna or satellite dish by following the acceleration of the beeps and the arrow of the compass. The accelerometer is used to check that the support of your antenna or dish is vertical. The steps for adjusting the antenna or the dish: 1- choose your language 2- retrieving your GPS position automatically using GPS or manually by entering your latitude and longitude. 3- choose your target satellite to calculate the orientation parameters of the antenna or the satellite dish. 4- check that the support of your antenna or dish is vertical. 5- calculate the polarization and adjust the rotation of the LNB (the head of your antenna or satellite dish) 6- adjust the elevation 7- display of a line which indicates the orientation of the target satellite from your position on a Google Maps. 8- using the compass of your smartphone accompanied by a beep to help you find the right direction of the satellite (available in Pro version). 9- display the satellite in augmented reality thanks to your camera and make sure that there is no obstacle. This is used to validate the location of your antenna or dish (available in the Pro version). 10- refine the settings. For the app to work properly, DishPointer will need the compass and the accelerometer from your smartphone. Tips: - if your smartphone does not have a GPS, you can manually enter your latitude and longitude (you can get them on Google Maps). - the compass is only essential for the Pro version. - do not hesitate to recalibrate the compass and avoid approaching it too close to the arm of the parabola because it is sensitive to metallic elements. Try to place your smartphone where there is the least magnetic interference. The free version of DishPointer is enough for you to install your dish. It will calculate the orientation parameters and display the precise direction of the satellite on a Maps map. The Pro version offers you the use of augmented reality to see the exact position of satellites in space. It also provides you with an assistant based on the phone compass to display the exact direction of the target satellite. Contact: infosoftycontactfree@gmail.com
Staslink
Track the International Space Station and Starlink satellites with real-time live maps and HD video feeds from NASA. Get personalized reminders for optimal viewing times and explore the universe from an astronaut's perspective.
- Live ISS & Starlink camera feed from NASA
- Real-time global tracking with Live Map
- Reminders for upcoming satellite visits
- Visibility predictions and statistics
- HD video of Earth from ISS
- Smart Tracking Engine
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Satellites ISS & Star Tracker helps you identify the best time to catch a glimpse of International Space Station & Starlink satellites on your night sky. Input your location and tap through to find the best times to observe them near your area. Reminders can be set for upcoming launches and/or high visibility sightings around your location. The satellites & ISS routes in low Earth orbit can be discovered through the 'Live Map'. Track the Starlink Satellites & International Space Station in real-time with HD Live Map and Smart Tracking Engine. Explore the universe and outer space life under the astronaut perspective with Livestream videos directly from NASA. You can also have the chances to stargaze when tracking the orbits through live videos. Plan ahead your plan to catch the glimpse of ISS and SpaceX satellites on the night sky in your area with provided statistics & reminders. Satellites ISS & Star Tracker gives you access to the 24/7 Live HD video of the Earth & Starlink launch recorded directly by NASA. As the ISS station orbits with an average altitude of 250 miles (400 kilometers), you can follow its camera & explore all the Earth's surface within roughly 93 minutes. Launched 60 at a time, the Starlink is described as a "train" of lights as they gracefully move through our skies. With Google Maps integrated into the app, users can easily track the ISS and Starlink around the globe and monitor its movement. Satellites ISS & Star Tracker features: + Live camera feed of ISS & Starlink directly from NASA. + Track the ISS & Starlink around the globe with a Live Map. + Reminders for upcoming Starlink visits with visibility predictions. + Check the ISS & Starlink's live statistics to locate it more easily on the night sky. + Predicted ISS & Starlink location for users for better monitoring and planning at the night sky. Note: When the International Space Station is on the night side of Earth, the video image is black - this is normal. Please do not worry! Sometimes, the live video is not available due to transmission issues or because the crew is changing cameras. In such cases, you will usually have a blue or blank screen. In a few minutes the transmission should return back to normal, so just relax for a moment. This is not a problem with the app. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with neither NASA nor ISS nor Starlink or any space related platforms. All the videos are rights reserved by NASA, we do not own any of these videos. Terms of Use: http://vulcanlabs.co/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: http://vulcanlabs.co/privacy-policy/ Any questions? Contact us: support@vulcanlabs.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Staslink at every 2 months against DishPointer (Satellite Finder)'s every 13 months. Staslink also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 235). DishPointer (Satellite Finder)'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (76% vs 57%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. DishPointer (Satellite Finder) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Staslink sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DishPointer (Satellite Finder) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Staslink has 19K ratings behind it against 235, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of DishPointer (Satellite Finder)'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Staslink's.
DishPointer (Satellite Finder) ships an update every 13 months, Staslink every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | DishPointer (Satellite Finder) | Staslink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (235 ratings) — better | 4.4 (19K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews — better | 56.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 235 | 19K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Souria HAKKAR | SMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITED |
Customer experience
DishPointer (Satellite Finder)
Staslink
Bugs and requests
DishPointer (Satellite Finder)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Staslink
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezing and crashing
- Incorrect satellite pass times
- Location detection issues
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to track specific satellites
- Improved location selection and storage
- Satellite pass notifications
- 3D sky view for better satellite visualization
In-app purchases
DishPointer (Satellite Finder)
- Unlock all features & hide ads$2.99
Staslink
- Weekly Premium Tracking3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Weekly Freetrial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Weekly Freetrial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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- Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$12.991 Month
- Lifetime Premium$24.99
- Lifetime$29.99
- Lifetime$34.99
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