Comparison

DishPointer (Satellite Finder) 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

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.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality satellite view
  • Step-by-step installation guide
  • GPS location mapping
  • Compass and beep guidance
  • LNB polarization calculation
  • Elevation adjustment
  • Obstacle detection
Features
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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

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

DishPointer (Satellite Finder)4 screens
Satellite Dish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Satellite Dish at none against DishPointer (Satellite Finder)'s 1. Satellite Dish also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). DishPointer (Satellite Finder)'s advantage is ratings volume (235 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. DishPointer (Satellite Finder) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Satellite Dish asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Satellite Dish holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DishPointer (Satellite Finder) has 235 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DishPointer (Satellite Finder) ships an update every 13 months, Satellite Dish every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DishPointer (Satellite Finder) versus Satellite Dish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDishPointer (Satellite Finder)Satellite Dish
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (235 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings235 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSouria HAKKARGerhard Lentschik

Customer experience

DishPointer (Satellite Finder)

All ratings235 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative20.0%

Satellite Dish

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DishPointer (Satellite Finder)

One-time1
  • Unlock all features & hide ads$2.99
None

Satellite Dish

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DishPointer (Satellite Finder) free?
DishPointer (Satellite Finder) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Satellite Dish free?
Satellite Dish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DishPointer (Satellite Finder) or Satellite Dish?
Satellite Dish is rated higher. DishPointer (Satellite Finder) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 235 ratings, while Satellite Dish averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DishPointer (Satellite Finder) or Satellite Dish have ads?
DishPointer (Satellite Finder) shows ads; Satellite Dish does not.
Which is updated more often, DishPointer (Satellite Finder) or Satellite Dish?
DishPointer (Satellite Finder) ships an update every 13 months, and Satellite Dish every 4 months. Most recently, DishPointer (Satellite Finder) was updated on September 24, 2026 and Satellite Dish on August 17, 2026.

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