# Satellite Transponders vs Antenna Pointer

The clearest difference is rating: Satellite Transponders at 4.3 against Antenna Pointer's 2.8. Satellite Transponders also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (288 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Satellite Transponders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Antenna Pointer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Satellite Transponders holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Satellite Transponders has 288 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Satellite Transponders's written reviews are positive against 50% of Antenna Pointer's.

Satellite Transponders ships an update every 4 months, Antenna Pointer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Satellite Transponders | Antenna Pointer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-transponders/id488579989/reviews)** | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antenna-pointer/id1506366684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **288** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yuriy Kvasha](https://appshunter.io/developer/488579992) | [Maciej Grzegorczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450427411) |

## What reviewers say

### Satellite Transponders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-transponders/id488579989)

Access a comprehensive database of global TV satellites and their parameters. Easily search for channels, providers, and satellite information, and manage your favorites. An optional professional version offers advanced features like augmented reality and smart searching.

**Highlights:** Global satellite database, Search by channel, satellite, radio, provider, Display channel, radio, provider details, Frequency, polarization, FEC, Symbol Rate display, Favorites list, Augmented reality (Pro version), Smart searching with sound (Pro version)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional package | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well
- 🚀 Useful and informative
- 💡 Great for satellite setup
- 🔍 Helpful for finding channels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on certain devices
- 🤔 Complicated to use
- 💰 Requires paid upgrade for full functionality
- 📚 Outdated satellite/channel information

**Reported bugs**

- Compass not working on iOS 9 devices
- Incorrect transponder frequencies listed for some channels
- Satellite search not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to filter by satellite type (C-band, Ku-band, etc.)
- Option to sort channels by frequency
- Satellite coverage maps for current location
- HD channel identification


### Antenna Pointer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antenna-pointer/id1506366684)

This map application allows users to draw markers, lines, and sectors directly onto maps. It is primarily designed to assist with the installation and validation of sector antennas for LTE, WiFi, and other technologies.

**Highlights:** Draw markers on map, Draw lines on map, Draw sectors on map, Import GPX files, Validate antenna installations, Assist with sector antenna setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads and limits | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Satellite Transponders free?

Satellite Transponders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Antenna Pointer free?

Antenna Pointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Satellite Transponders or Antenna Pointer?

Satellite Transponders is rated higher. Satellite Transponders averages 4.3 out of 5 from 288 ratings, while Antenna Pointer averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Satellite Transponders or Antenna Pointer have ads?

Antenna Pointer shows ads; Satellite Transponders does not.

### Which is updated more often, Satellite Transponders or Antenna Pointer?

Satellite Transponders ships an update every 4 months, and Antenna Pointer every 2 months. Most recently, Satellite Transponders was updated on October 14, 2026 and Antenna Pointer on October 4, 2026.

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