Comparison

DishPointer (Satellite Finder) vs Lumber Cat Calculator

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

Lumber Cat Calculator

This app consolidates 25 construction and woodworking calculators into a single, convenient tool. It handles calculations from board feet to epoxy pours and saves your previous entries.

Highlights
  • 25 construction calculators
  • Woodworking calculations
  • Board feet calculation
  • Epoxy pour calculation
  • Remembers previous numbers
Features
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Stop juggling five apps and a damp notebook. Lumber Cat Calculator puts 25 construction and woodworking calculators in one place, from board feet to epoxy pours, and remembers every number you run.

Screenshots

DishPointer (Satellite Finder)4 screens
Lumber Cat Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DishPointer (Satellite Finder) at Free against Lumber Cat Calculator's $4.99. DishPointer (Satellite Finder) also leads on ratings volume (240 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Lumber Cat Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

DishPointer (Satellite Finder) is free to download; Lumber Cat Calculator costs $4.99 up front. DishPointer (Satellite Finder) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lumber Cat Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lumber Cat Calculator 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 240 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, Lumber Cat Calculator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
DishPointer (Satellite Finder) versus Lumber Cat Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDishPointer (Satellite Finder)Lumber Cat Calculator
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (240 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings240 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSouria HAKKARCHRISTOPHER WHITTIER

Customer experience

DishPointer (Satellite Finder)

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

Lumber Cat Calculator

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

Lumber Cat Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DishPointer (Satellite Finder) free?
DishPointer (Satellite Finder) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lumber Cat Calculator free?
Lumber Cat Calculator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DishPointer (Satellite Finder) or Lumber Cat Calculator?
Lumber Cat Calculator is rated higher. DishPointer (Satellite Finder) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 240 ratings, while Lumber Cat Calculator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DishPointer (Satellite Finder) or Lumber Cat Calculator have ads?
DishPointer (Satellite Finder) shows ads; Lumber Cat Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, DishPointer (Satellite Finder) or Lumber Cat Calculator?
DishPointer (Satellite Finder) ships an update every 13 months, and Lumber Cat Calculator every 3 months. Most recently, DishPointer (Satellite Finder) was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lumber Cat Calculator on November 5, 2026.

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