# Satellite Transponders vs Sat Scope

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sat Scope at none against Satellite Transponders's 1. Sat Scope also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Satellite Transponders's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 26 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Satellite Transponders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sat Scope asks for nothing beyond the download.

Satellite Transponders holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Satellite Transponders has 292 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Satellite Transponders's written reviews are positive against 71% of Sat Scope's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Satellite Transponders ships an update every 4 months, Sat Scope every 26 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Satellite Transponders | Sat Scope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-transponders/id488579989/reviews)** | [4.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sat-scope/id805540183/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **292** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuriy Kvasha](https://appshunter.io/developer/488579992) | [Burnt Slice](https://appshunter.io/developer/438727558) |

## 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


### Sat Scope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sat-scope/id805540183)

Visualize satellite positions in real-time using your device's camera. This tool helps you accurately align satellite dishes by showing the precise direction and potential obstructions.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality satellite visualization, Dish alignment guidance, Obstruction detection, Real-time satellite positioning

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Satellite Transponders free?

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

### Is Sat Scope free?

Sat Scope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Satellite Transponders or Sat Scope?

Satellite Transponders is rated higher. Satellite Transponders averages 4.3 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while Sat Scope averages 4.0 from 25 ratings.

### Do Satellite Transponders or Sat Scope have ads?

Neither Satellite Transponders nor Sat Scope shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Satellite Transponders or Sat Scope?

Satellite Transponders ships an update every 4 months, and Sat Scope every 26 months. Most recently, Satellite Transponders was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sat Scope on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*