# DishPointer (Satellite Finder) vs TV Antenna Pointer & Towers

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DishPointer (Satellite Finder) at 76% against TV Antenna Pointer & Towers's 0%. DishPointer (Satellite Finder) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (241 vs 4). TV Antenna Pointer & Towers's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 13 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DishPointer (Satellite Finder) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TV Antenna Pointer & Towers asks for nothing beyond the download.

DishPointer (Satellite Finder) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DishPointer (Satellite Finder) has 241 ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of TV Antenna Pointer & Towers's.

DishPointer (Satellite Finder) ships an update every 13 months, TV Antenna Pointer & Towers every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DishPointer (Satellite Finder) | TV Antenna Pointer & Towers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dishpointer-satellite-finder/id1504080773/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-antenna-pointer-and-towers/id6790019842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **241** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 68 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Souria HAKKAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/591620891) | [heekyung moon](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779193748) |

## What reviewers say

### DishPointer (Satellite Finder)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dishpointer-satellite-finder/id1504080773)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features & hide ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### TV Antenna Pointer & Towers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-antenna-pointer-and-towers/id6790019842)

This app helps you find nearby TV transmitters and points your antenna directly at them using your phone's compass. It works offline in several countries and allows manual transmitter input for other regions. Includes setup guides and data source information.

**Highlights:** Points antenna at TV transmitters, Offline transmitter data for multiple countries, Map view with radar, Manual transmitter coordinate input, Setup guide for channel scanning, Estimates signal grade

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DishPointer (Satellite Finder) free?

DishPointer (Satellite Finder) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TV Antenna Pointer & Towers free?

TV Antenna Pointer & Towers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DishPointer (Satellite Finder) or TV Antenna Pointer & Towers?

DishPointer (Satellite Finder) is rated higher. DishPointer (Satellite Finder) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while TV Antenna Pointer & Towers averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do DishPointer (Satellite Finder) or TV Antenna Pointer & Towers have ads?

Both DishPointer (Satellite Finder) and TV Antenna Pointer & Towers show ads.

### Which is updated more often, DishPointer (Satellite Finder) or TV Antenna Pointer & Towers?

DishPointer (Satellite Finder) ships an update every 13 months, and TV Antenna Pointer & Towers every 3 days. Most recently, DishPointer (Satellite Finder) was updated on November 7, 2026 and TV Antenna Pointer & Towers on November 11, 2026.

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