Comparison

SatFinder vs HashForge

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

HashForge

Features
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Generate and verify cryptographic hashes right on your device — fast, clean, and completely offline. Type or paste any text, or pick a file, and get every common digest at once: MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512. Tap any result to copy it. Checking a download or a signature? Paste the expected hash and see an instant match or mismatch. HOW IT WORKS Enter your text or choose a file and the hashes compute immediately. Copy the one you need with a tap, or drop an expected value into the verify bar to confirm two files or strings are identical. Recent hashes are saved so you can find them again. FEATURES - MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512 in one view - Hash both text and files - Verify against an expected hash with a live match indicator - One-tap copy for any result - Recent history so nothing gets lost - Clean, calm interface built for quick checks PRO A one-time unlock adds an HMAC generator to sign messages with a secret key (MD5 through SHA-512), unlimited history instead of the most recent entries, and CSV export of your full hash log. Buy once and keep it forever — no subscription. PRIVACY Everything is computed on your device. No account, no sign-in, no tracking, and nothing ever leaves your phone.

Screenshots

SatFinder4 screens
HashForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HashForge at Free against SatFinder's $5.99. HashForge also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). SatFinder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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

HashForge is free to download; SatFinder costs $5.99 up front. HashForge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SatFinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SatFinder ships an update every 2 months, HashForge fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SatFinder versus HashForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatFinderHashForge
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (345 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings345 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalf Andrae永 张

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

HashForge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SatFinder

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HashForge

One-time1
  • HashGenerator Pro$4.99

Questions

Is SatFinder free?
SatFinder costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HashForge free?
HashForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SatFinder or HashForge have ads?
Neither SatFinder nor HashForge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SatFinder or HashForge?
SatFinder ships an update every 2 months, and HashForge fortnightly. Most recently, SatFinder was updated on October 14, 2026 and HashForge on September 29, 2026.

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