StarLinkAssistant vs Hughes LEO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StarLinkAssistant
This app helps users set up, troubleshoot, and optimize their Starlink internet system. It provides detailed guides, real-time performance data, and assistance with common issues like obstructions and Wi-Fi configuration.
- Initial setup and wiring guides
- Router/Wi-Fi status and configuration
- Dishy (antenna) status and issue detection
- Real-time satellite tracking and visibility
- Internet speed and latency testing
- Obstruction identification and recommendations
- Direct access to Starlink support resources
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I wrote the Starlink Assistant App(SLA) because integrating the Starlink System into my home Internet system was a bit difficult. Another reason is that seeing how the Starlink system works is great fun. I want this app to help everyone identify and fix issues, use, and enjoy Starlink. The app uses color images and help pages to assist you navigate through most issues. The main page displays general information about how it is performing. The Initial Setup page describes how to unbox & connect all equipment and wiring, install dishy (the Starlink Antenna), and configure the WiFi router. It also has YouTube links to explain how to unbox, install Dishy, configure your wifi router, and how to run a network cable. The Router/Wi-Fi page includes a test of the connection between the app and the router, display status of Uptime, and Wi-Fi software & firmware versions. Detailed instructions on how to use your own router are also included. The Dishy page displays your antenna/Dishy uptime, physical issues (if the motors are stuck, an issue with temperature, mast not level, or unexpected location), and hardware & software versions. The Satellite page will display “No Satellites” time, view all Satellites in real time(View map), show how & when you can see the satellites in the night sky, and a satellite help section. The Satellite help section describes how to use the View Satellite Map and give you a better understanding when satellite positions will be optimal. The Internet page will display whether the Internet is up or down, average latency times, Internet Speed time for Dishy(Direct Internet times), 4 different speed test checkers and Youtube links for instruction. The Obstructions page will display if there is a current Obstruction between Dishy and a satellite, Uptime, Obstruction recommendations and status. In case the obstruction is a tree, the app has information on local tree trimming companies. The Support page how to get Starlink Support, getting the debug information and links to popular Starlink support. The Help page describes in detail how to use each page (Setup, Router, Dishy, Satellite, Internet, Obstructions, & Support).
Hughes LEO
This app assists in the setup and management of a satellite terminal. It guides users through site surveys, obstruction analysis, and the commissioning process, providing real-time status and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Location Site Survey
- Obstruction Analysis
- Quick Start Guide
- Terminal Wi-Fi Connection
- Commissioning Workflow
- Intuitive Dashboard
- Troubleshooting Tools
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Hughes, an industry leading satellite technology partner, manufactures a high-performing, flat-panel Electronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) for use on the Eutelsat-OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services. The Hughes LEO Terminal is configured and activated using the LEO mobile app. The Hughes LEO mobile app enables technicians and end-users to: • Conduct Location Site Survey The Hughes LEO mobile app enables technicians and end-users to conduct location site surveys and commissioning of the Hughes LEO satellite terminal through the terminal Wi-Fi connection. • Obstruction Analysis of the Install Site The obstruction analysis of the install site provides visual feedback to the installer about any hinderances that might reduce the antenna throughput. • Quick Start Guide Quick Install guide to setup the terminal and view the physical installation steps • Connect to the Satellite Terminal through the Terminal Wi-Fi Connection Intuitively connect to the terminal Wi-Fi to install and manage the terminal • Commissioning of the Hughes LEO Satellite Terminal The app guides the installer through a self-explanatory workflow to commission the terminal and enable satellite connectivity • Intuitive Dashboard The app has an intuitive dashboard for the satellite connectivity and to view related parameters • View the Antenna and Modem status Leverage the dashboard to view the antenna status, the access point network parameters and modem status. • Perform Troubleshooting Conduct connectivity troubleshooting through this highly intuitive app available on your mobile device. • Detailed User Manual Access detailed product manuals at your fingertips for step by step instructions for physical installation. • Contact Support for Troubleshooting
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Verdict
StarLinkAssistant and Hughes LEO both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Hughes LEO's written reviews are positive against 60% of StarLinkAssistant's. Hughes LEO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). StarLinkAssistant's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StarLinkAssistant against 5.0 for Hughes LEO. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of StarLinkAssistant's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hughes LEO's.
StarLinkAssistant ships an update every 3 weeks, Hughes LEO every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | StarLinkAssistant | Hughes LEO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Herbert Richard Lawson | Hughes Network Systems, LLC |
Customer experience
StarLinkAssistant
Hughes LEO
In-app purchases
StarLinkAssistant
No in-app purchases
Hughes LEO
No in-app purchases
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