Comparison

SatFinder 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

SatFinder

Easily align your satellite dish in four simple steps. Select your antenna type, choose a satellite, check for obstacles, and adjust your dish for optimal reception.

Highlights
  • Choose from four antenna designs
  • Automatic satellite search
  • Obstacle detection with visual indicators
  • Step-by-step antenna adjustment guidance
  • Camera and LiDAR for antenna measurement
  • Channel information for selected satellites
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With SatFinder you can adjust your satellite antenna in a few seconds and with 4 simple steps: STEP 1 - CHOOSE YOUR ANTENNA Choose one of the four different antenna designs: - Offset antennas (the most common, is slightly oval, the LNB is not in the center). - Special design (e.g. Oblong shaped Offset antenna, Multifeed antenna) - Parabolic antenna (LNB is located in the center of the reflector, usually larger than 100cm) - Flat or planar antenna (small, camping antennas) If you have an offset antenna, enter the height and width of the antenna. If your antenna has a special shape, enter the offset angle and the size of the satellite antenna. You can find the offset angle in the manual of your satellite antenna. For parabolic antennas it is sufficient to enter the antenna diameter. With a flat antenna you do not have to set anything. If you know the exact antenna name, check if your antenna is already in the database. Tip: Press the wizard button to measure the size of the satellite antenna using the iPhone camera and LiDAR scanner. STEP 2 - CHOOSE YOUR SATELLITE To quickly and easily select a suitable satellite, simply press the "AUTO" button. The SatFinder will now automatically search for satellites that are in your reception area and that offer TV or radio stations in your language (the language setting of your iPhone will be selected). The stars (1-10) shown in the table result from the number of radio and TV channels offered and the reception strength at your location. If you want to receive a special satellite, switch off "AUTO": Now you can simply scroll through the table and select the satellite. Faster is the search function - just enter the name of the satellite, the channel or the orbit position. You can also reduce the number of table entries by hiding satellites that are not available at your location or do not broadcast in your language. With the button "Channel Info" you can check which channels the selected satellite is currently broadcasting - including all channel parameters for your satellite receiver. STEP 3 - CHECK OBSTACLES For a smooth satellite reception, there must not be any obstacles between the satellite and your satellite antenna. You can check this with the "View" function. Simply aim at the satellite and watch the signs (GREEN - no obstacle, RED - caution, free view may not be given). Tip: Press the button for the assistant to activate the voice output. STEP 4 - ADJUST ANTENNA In the menu item "Align" different graphics appear depending on the selected antenna type. If you use an offset antenna, you have to adjust the azimuth and elevation separately. With planar or parabolic antennas the adjustment of the angles is done together. Before you press the "Start" button, a video clip shows how to position your iPhone at the antenna. Tip: Press the button for the assistant to activate the voice output. STEP 5 - FINE TUNING If necessary, you can optimize the reception of your satellite system. The SatFinder provides you with the function "FineTuning". To use this function, you need a second iOS device. One device serves as a camera; the second device as a monitor. Simply place an iPhone in front of your reception screen and observe changes in picture quality while slightly rotating or tilting your satellite antenna. With the FineTuning feature, you'll have visual contact with your TV even when you're out of sight. THAT'S IT. YOU SHOULD NOW BE ABLE TO ENJOY INTERFERENCE-FREE SATELLITE RECEPTION... Note: Satellite antenna tuning is only available on iOS devices with LiDAR sensor (e.g. iPhone 12 Pro).

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

SatFinder4 screens
Satellite Dish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Satellite Dish at Free against SatFinder's $5.99. Satellite Dish also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). SatFinder's advantage is ratings volume (344 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Satellite Dish is free to download; SatFinder costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Satellite Dish holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SatFinder has 344 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SatFinder ships an update every 2 months, Satellite Dish every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SatFinder versus Satellite Dish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatFinderSatellite Dish
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (344 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings344 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalf AndraeGerhard Lentschik

Customer experience

SatFinder

All ratings345 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews384 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative40.9%

Satellite Dish

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

Bugs and requests

SatFinder

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Compass issues when near dish
  • Incorrect satellite positioning information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more satellite providers
  • Improve compass accuracy and reduce interference
  • Provide option to disable startup video
  • Add LNB skew adjustment

Satellite Dish

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SatFinder

No in-app purchases

None

Satellite Dish

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SatFinder free?
SatFinder costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Satellite Dish free?
Satellite Dish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SatFinder or Satellite Dish?
Satellite Dish is rated higher. SatFinder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 344 ratings, while Satellite Dish averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SatFinder or Satellite Dish have ads?
Neither SatFinder nor Satellite Dish shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SatFinder or Satellite Dish?
SatFinder ships an update every 2 months, and Satellite Dish every 4 months. Most recently, SatFinder was updated on October 29, 2026 and Satellite Dish on October 12, 2026.

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