Comparison

Compass 54 Pro vs SatCatcher

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

Head to head
About

Compass 54 Pro

This app provides a real compass, location data, weather updates, date and time, and map functionality. It displays real-time orientation to magnetic fields and offers various coordinate systems and unit conversions.

Highlights
  • Real compass with magnetic field orientation
  • Location coordinates, course, speed, and altitude
  • Current weather temperature, humidity, and pressure
  • Date, time, and GMT time display
  • Standard, satellite, and hybrid map views
  • Multiple GPS coordinate systems (UTM, MGRS, etc.)
Features
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You spend time on searching everyday usable information?! "Compass 54 Pro" is here to help you! "Compass 54 Pro" is a real compass! It shows device real-time orientation to magnetic fields. "Compass 54 Pro" is a package of common, but important data. "Compass 54 Pro" application includes: 1. Compass -- Shows device real-time orientation to magnetic fields. -- Ability to switch between true and magnetic North. 2. Location -- Location coordinates (longitude, latitude). -- Course -- Speed -- Altitude -- Ability to switch between mph, feet units and kmh, meter units. 3. Weather -- Temperature information. -- Humidity -- Pressure -- Ability to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit. 4. Date -- Current date and time. -- Current GMT time. -- Ability to switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format. 5. Map -- Standard, satellite, hybrid maps. -- Current location. -- Location tracking. Supports HD Retina Display. Location service provides information using global positioning system (GPS). The weather data collected by Yahoo! Weather API. GPS Coordinates - UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) - MGRS (Military Grid Reference System - Dec Degs (DD.dddddd°) - Dec Degs Micro (DD.dddddd "N, S, E, W") - Dec Mins (DDMM.mmmm) - Deg Min Secs (DD°MM'SS.sss") - Dec Mins Secs (DDMMSS.sss") ***PLEASE NOTE*** THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT WORK WITH IPOD TOUCH, IPHONE 3G, ONLY WITH IPHONE 3GS, IPHONE 4G AND IPAD, IPAD2 DEVICES. THERE IS NO BUILT-IN MAGNETOMETER IN IPOD TOUCH, IPHONE 3G. Enjoy Compass 54 Pro!!!

About

SatCatcher

This app simplifies satellite dish installation and alignment using augmented reality and GPS. It guides you through choosing a satellite, finding its position in space, and adjusting your antenna for optimal signal reception.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality satellite display
  • GPS location and satellite direction
  • Compass and sound assistant for orientation
  • Accelerometer for vertical support check
  • LNB polarization calculation
  • Elevation adjustment guide
Features
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Dish alignment, pointing and Installation has always been a complicated task, especially if you do not have a clue. That is why I posted this application that will simplify this task and allow you to install and align your antenna without the need to call a specialist. SatCatcher is a satellite finder and dish pointer, it allows you to orient your antenna to any satellite. Using augmented reality, this application displays the target satellite in space to better choose the location of your antenna and ensure the absence of any obstacle (wall, tree ...). SatCatcher also uses your phone GPS to show your location on a map and shows the direction of the satellite from your position. The compass accompanied by a beep lets you orient your antenna following the acceleration of beeps or the arrow of the compass. The accelerometer is used to verify that the holder of your antenna is vertical. The antenna adjustment steps: 1- choose a satellite and authorize geolocation to determine the direction of the antenna orientation. 2- Show satellite in augmented reality with your camera and make sure there are no obstacles and validate the location of your antenna. 3. Check that the support of your antenna is vertical. 4. Calculate the polarization and adjust the rotation of the LNB (the head of your antenna) 5. Set the elevation 6- Search orientation with visual and sound assistant 7- Fine adjustments. For the good functioning of the application, SatCatcher will need the camera, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer and the GPS of your smartphone. tips: - If your smartphone does not have GPS, you can manually move the "marker" on the card until it points your exact location. Use zoom for more detail. - The compass is very important to adjust your dish, but if your smartphone does not have one, you can still use the application. In this case, it will help you to find clues and marks on the map from your location. It also allows you to calculate the orientation. Than you can use a manual compass to get a good orientation. - Do not hesitate to recalibrate the compass and avoid too close to the antenna arm, because it is sensitive to metallic elements. Try to place your smartphone where there is less magnetic interference. SatCatcher Free is the lite version of SatCatcher. Augmented reality and compass orientation are only available in the full version here: https://appsto.re/fr/Gb6Hbb.i Contact : infosoftycontactfree@gmail.com

Screenshots

Compass 54 Pro4 screens
SatCatcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SatCatcher at 4.3 against Compass 54 Pro's 3.2. SatCatcher also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (53% vs 40%). Compass 54 Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Compass 54 Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SatCatcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SatCatcher holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 80 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Compass 54 Pro's written reviews are positive against 53% of SatCatcher's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass 54 Pro ships an update every 3 months, SatCatcher every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Compass 54 Pro versus SatCatcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass 54 ProSatCatcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (43 ratings)4.3 (80 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews52.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4380 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElen BekzadyanSouria HAKKAR

Customer experience

Compass 54 Pro

All ratings43 ratings
Positive53.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative39.5%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral11.8%
Negative48.2%

SatCatcher

All ratings80 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.4%

Bugs and requests

Compass 54 Pro

Reported bugs

38 issues
  • Weather section shows 'No Internet Connection' despite being online
  • App crashes when enabling camera flash
  • Homes.com ad locks display on newer devices
  • Camera tab doesn't properly switch settings
  • Compass dial jumps or jitters
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  • In-app purchase requires multiple attempts and restore
  • App crashes on iPhone 12 & iPad 6
  • Compass works only when Wi-Fi is off
  • Inconsistent results between iPad and iPhone
  • Magnetic north doesn't work
  • Map doesn't work in Pro version
  • Storm Ap advertisement opens every time
  • Cannot remove ads in Pro version
  • Heading +/- 180 degrees
  • Heading varies by 35-40 degrees between devices
  • Altimeter and temperature not received after update
  • App needs constant recalibration
  • Altimeter and coordinate display do not function in Pro
  • Location services require 'always' setting
  • Cannot calibrate properly
  • North indication is 180 degrees off
  • Map shows entire US, nav button unclear
  • Speedo, altimeter, weather conditions show N/A
  • +/- 40 degrees inaccuracy
  • Speedo does not work
  • Altimeter does not work on iPad 2
  • GPS information linking problems
  • North is off by 40 degrees on iPad
  • Weather, altitude do not display on iPad
  • Compass interference warnings are too prominent
  • North arrow is 45 degrees from actual north
  • Temp does not work
  • Compass does not point North on iPad
  • Altimeter does not work
  • Speedometer does not function
  • Figure 8 calibration needed every time
  • Speed part stays blank
  • Travels at 5.98 MPH while stationary

Requested features

11 requests
  • More updates and features
  • More child-friendly themes
  • Show elevation
  • More detailed weather (5-day forecast, hourly temps)
  • Switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit
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  • Rotate to landscape mode on iPads and larger iPhones
  • Add analog clock instead of GMT
  • Manual declination settings
  • Option to change from DMS to decimal
  • Save current location feature
  • More options in settings (metric/imperial mix)

SatCatcher

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass 54 Pro

One-time1
  • Remove Ads.$2.99
None

SatCatcher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass 54 Pro free?
Compass 54 Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SatCatcher free?
SatCatcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Compass 54 Pro or SatCatcher?
SatCatcher is rated higher. Compass 54 Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while SatCatcher averages 4.3 from 80 ratings.
Do Compass 54 Pro or SatCatcher have ads?
SatCatcher shows ads; Compass 54 Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass 54 Pro or SatCatcher?
Compass 54 Pro ships an update every 3 months, and SatCatcher every 9 months. Most recently, Compass 54 Pro was updated on July 18, 2026 and SatCatcher on September 24, 2026.

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