Comparison

XPR Smart Access vs SatPathFinder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

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About

XPR Smart Access

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Virtual key for access on XPR bluetooth standalone readers. App enables door access by phone using bluetooth connection. Activation of the access can be done by app button, Siri voice command or shake.

About

SatPathFinder

Visualize satellite orbits with multiple views and detailed data tables. Calculate overflight times for the next seven days and special sked times for radio amateurs. Aids manual antenna alignment using internal sensors.

Highlights

Satellite orbit visualization
Detailed data tables
Overflight time calculation
Sked time calculation for radio amateurs
Manual antenna alignment aid
Internal sensor utilization

Features

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SatPathFinder is an application for visualizing satellite orbits. Several views are available for this. The most important data is listed in a table. Overflight times can be calculated for the next seven days. There is a special option for radio amateurs to calculate sked times. This is the period of time during which a satellite can be observed from two locations at the same time. The iPhone or iPad serves as an aid for manual antenna alignment, using the internal sensors.

Screenshots

XPR Smart Access3 screens

SatPathFinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: XPR Smart Access at Free against SatPathFinder's $2.99. XPR Smart Access also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

XPR Smart Access is free to download; SatPathFinder costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XPR Smart Access ships an update every 2 months, SatPathFinder every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

XPR Smart Access versus SatPathFinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	XPR Smart Access	SatPathFinder
Price	Free — better	$2.99
Rating	—	2.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	6 — better
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 5 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Paid
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	29 MB	10 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	XPR GROUP	Thomas Lindner, DL2RUM

In-app purchases

None

XPR Smart Access

No in-app purchases

None

SatPathFinder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XPR Smart Access free?

XPR Smart Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is SatPathFinder free?

SatPathFinder costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

Do XPR Smart Access or SatPathFinder have ads?

Neither XPR Smart Access nor SatPathFinder shows ads.

Which is updated more often, XPR Smart Access or SatPathFinder?

XPR Smart Access ships an update every 2 months, and SatPathFinder every 5 weeks. Most recently, XPR Smart Access was updated on October 17, 2026 and SatPathFinder on October 6, 2026.