Comparison

Antenna Mate vs SV Ignition

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

Head to head
About

Antenna Mate

This app helps you find the optimal direction for your TV antenna. It uses your device's location and compass to pinpoint the best signal from broadcasting sites in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. It's designed for professionals, caravaners, and DIY users.

Highlights
  • Accurate TV antenna direction finding
  • Supports UK, Australia, and New Zealand
  • Uses device location and compass
  • Detailed transmitter information
  • Sort sites by strength or distance
  • Adjustable search radius
  • Automatic light/dark display switching
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Take the guess work out of aligning any TV antenna. Within seconds Antenna Mate will accurately* point to the direction of your best** TV reception from anywhere in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Antenna Mate is used by professional installers, caravaners, and DIYers from city and country areas. WE HAVE GOT YOU COVERED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM * 1,151 broadcasting sites. * 3,698 digital transmitters. * All cities and towns in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands where digital terrestrial television is available***** WE HAVE GOT YOU COVERED IN AUSTRALIA * 591 broadcasting sites. * 2,792 digital transmitters. * All cities and towns in QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA, WA and NT where digital terrestrial television is available*** WE HAVE GOT YOU COVERED IN NEW ZEALAND * 35 broadcasting sites. * 344 transmitters * All cities and towns in the North and South Islands where digital terrestrial television is available**** HOW DOES IT WORK? Using your current location, your device's compass, and the target site's effective radiated power, Antenna Mate instantly estimates the signal strength of all nearby sites and automatically plots a bearing to the best one**. Under normal circumstances you should get an initial result within seconds. The longer you leave Antenna Mate open, the more accurate it will become. For best results use Antenna Mate outside in an open space and away from objects which cause interference. Antenna Mate doesn't need an internet connection, that's one of the reasons why it's so fast. DETAILED TRANSMITTER INFO Complete listings of all digital terrestrial transmitters are available at each site. Listings include the callsign, frequency (MHz), channel, polarisation, and effective radiated power (kW). ALL SITES BY STRENGTH OR DISTANCE Prefer to align your TV antenna with another broadcasting site? No worries! Sites can be listed from strongest to weakest, or closest to furthest away. Pick any site from the list and Antenna Mate instantly plots a new bearing to the targeted site. Using an amplifier or high gain antenna? You can increase the search radius up to 200 km (120 mi) from your current location. LIGHT AND DARK DISPLAY SWITCHING When your device is in direct sunlight Antenna Mate will automatically switch to a light display making the arrow easy to see. Perfect for performing an alignment during the middle of the day. USE IT UPSIDE DOWN, OR THE RIGHT WAY UP Antenna Mate is smart enough to know when your device is being held upside down, or the right way up. Either way, it will always point to the targeted site. SUPPORT AND FEEDBACK We would love to hear your feedback or help you troubleshoot. Send an e-mail to support@antennamate.com or tweet @antennamate. Follow us on Twitter to get notified when transmitter data is updated. * Time taken to find best broadcasting site and directional accuracy will vary based on device and external environmental factors. ** Best broadcasting site is measured by estimating maximum theoretical field strength in free space (No obstructions or reflections). Actual field strength will be lower. Closest broadcasting site is measured by estimating distance using line of sight. Distance is only an approximation. *** Based on Australian Communications and Media Authority data. **** Based on Radio Spectrum Management and OpenStreetMap data. ***** Based on Ofcom data.

About

SV Ignition

Features
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SV Ignition by OEM.Digital is the FREE entry level version of the companion app for your OEM.Digital SV Ignition Module. With SV Ignition you can know the tune of your classic's engine every time you start it, just by looking at your Smartphone! This app is your gateway to management of your OEM.Digital Ignition system. Upgrade to the SV Ignition Tuner app to add management of a growing range of bluetooth enabled OEM.Digital management and sensor modules for your motorbike. OEM.Digital produces and sells: - Ignition modules for carb engine bikes - Exhaust gas sensors - Engine sensors and senders - Trigger wheels and pickups - Manifold vacuum pressure

Screenshots

Antenna Mate4 screens
SV Ignition4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SV Ignition at Free against Antenna Mate's $2.99. Antenna Mate's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SV Ignition is free to download; Antenna Mate costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Antenna Mate ships an update every 3 months, SV Ignition every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Antenna Mate versus SV Ignition: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAntenna MateSV Ignition
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTate JohnsonMichael Arnott

Bugs and requests

Antenna Mate

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Pointer doesn't move
  • Direction is unstable and points in close but varying lines
  • App points in reverse direction
  • Direction is unstable
  • Poor direction, turn phone around and direction changes
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  • Can't get work
  • Doesn't work anymore on new iPad
  • Arrow shows consistently different direction
  • No longer works on iPad without cellular
  • Wont change location
  • It pointed 90deg away from transmitter
  • Direction changes when phone is turned
  • No actual compass setting
  • Pointer is pointing in a different direction
  • App only supported in UK and Australia
  • No known broadcast in this area
  • Doesn't work in the US
  • Doesn't work at all

Requested features

8 requests
  • Map feature
  • FM radio services version
  • Signal strength indicator on arrow
  • Map of transmitters
  • More bells and whistles
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  • Mobile phone transmission support
  • Dark mode
  • Advanced analytics

SV Ignition

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Antenna Mate

No in-app purchases

None

SV Ignition

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Antenna Mate free?
Antenna Mate costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SV Ignition free?
SV Ignition is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Antenna Mate or SV Ignition have ads?
Neither Antenna Mate nor SV Ignition shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Antenna Mate or SV Ignition?
Antenna Mate ships an update every 3 months, and SV Ignition every 4 months. Most recently, Antenna Mate was updated on October 24, 2026 and SV Ignition on October 24, 2026.

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