Comparison

SatFinder vs Installation parabole

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
Read full description

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

Installation parabole

This app guides you through the process of installing and aligning your satellite dish. It provides step-by-step instructions and calculates necessary settings for a simple and quick setup. Ensure your device has a gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, and GPS for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step installation guide
  • Geolocation
  • Satellite localization
  • Mast fixation
  • Elevation adjustment
  • Azimuth adjustment
  • Inclination adjustment
Features
Read full description

L’application ASTRA est l’outil idéal pour vous accompagner au fil des étapes d’installation et de pointage de votre parabole individuelle. Elle vous donne la marche à suivre pour réaliser vous-même l'installation de votre antenne satellite. Elle calcule les réglages et vous apporte les indications nécessaires à chaque étape pour une installation simple et rapide. N’attendez pas, téléchargez l’application maintenant ! Etape 1 : Géolocalisation Etape 2 : Localisation du satellite Etape 3 : Fixation du mât de la parabole Etape 4 : Réglage de l’élévation Etape 5 : Réglage de l’azimut Etape 6 : Réglage de l’inclinaison Qui sommes-nous ? ASTRA 19.2°E est le système de satellites N°1 en France. Près de 6 millions de foyers regardent la télé grâce à une parabole orientée sur ASTRA. Ils bénéficient des chaînes gratuites de la TNT avec TNTSAT et peuvent souscrire par abonnement aux offres CANAL ou La TV d’Orange. Ils reçoivent en plus des centaines de chaînes et radios internationales gratuites diffusées en clair sur le satellite ASTRA. ASTRA couvre la totalité du territoire métropolitain et la Corse. ASTRA est l‘une des flottes de SES, le premier opérateur mondial de satellites, basé à Luxembourg. NOTE IMPORTANTE : Pour que l’application « Installation Parabole » fonctionne le téléphone doit disposer des fonctionnalités suivantes : Capteur Gyroscope, Capteur Géomagnétique (Boussole), Puce GPS. Certains téléphones, notamment d’entrée de gamme, ne répondent pas à ces contraintes.

Screenshots

SatFinder4 screens
Installation parabole4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Installation parabole at Free against SatFinder's $5.99. Installation parabole also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 54%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). SatFinder's advantage is ratings volume (345 vs 24) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Installation parabole 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SatFinder against 4.5 for Installation parabole. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SatFinder has 345 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of SatFinder's written reviews are positive against 90% of Installation parabole's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SatFinder ships an update every 2 months, Installation parabole every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SatFinder versus Installation parabole: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatFinderInstallation parabole
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (345 ratings) — better4.5 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews89.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings345 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalf AndraeSES S.A.

Customer experience

SatFinder

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

Installation parabole

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.3%

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

Installation parabole

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SatFinder

No in-app purchases

None

Installation parabole

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SatFinder free?
SatFinder costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Installation parabole free?
Installation parabole is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SatFinder or Installation parabole?
SatFinder is rated higher. SatFinder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while Installation parabole averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.
Do SatFinder or Installation parabole have ads?
Neither SatFinder nor Installation parabole shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SatFinder or Installation parabole?
SatFinder ships an update every 2 months, and Installation parabole every 4 months. Most recently, SatFinder was updated on October 16, 2026 and Installation parabole on October 14, 2026.

Other comparisons