Satellite Transponders vs KA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Satellite Transponders
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.
- 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)
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This program is a data base of all TV satellites in the world. You can easily find a satellite parameters. Features: - Sort by satellite - Search by channel name, satellite name, radio name, provider name - Displaying the channel name, radio station, a provider with the link to the official site, encoding display - Displaying a frequency, polarization, FEC and Symbol Rate - List of favorites - Available in-app purchases of professional version An enormous data base. More than 12,800 video channels, 3900 radio stations and 180 Internet service providers *** 4in1 in-app purchase - Augmented reality - Smart searching with sound indication - Sorting by frequency - Satellite calculator Available professional version SatFinder PRO with augmented reality feature at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/satfinder-pro/id523233755
KA
This app assists antenna installers by optimizing antenna pointing and modem configuration for a specific satellite service. It enables setup and activation without a computer, directly from a smartphone. Installers can also generate certified installation reports with photos.
- Optimizes antenna pointing
- Configures and activates modems
- Smartphone operation (no computer needed)
- Generates certified installation reports
- Includes photos in reports
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KaSat Pointer is an application designed for antenna installers for the Tooway Ka-sat service. It optimizes the antenna pointing, configure and activate the modem without a computer using a smartphone. The apps also allows the distributor to get an installation report with photos certified and secure. User guide : http://www.tooway-instal.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=27&Itemid=1 Video example of use : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLb7LwkWjns WIFI mini-router and config : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqZ47_5tq3s
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: KA at 100% against Satellite Transponders's 58%. KA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Satellite Transponders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KA asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Satellite Transponders | KA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (288 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 288 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuriy Kvasha | Viasat Inc. |
Customer experience
Satellite Transponders
KA
Bugs and requests
Satellite Transponders
Reported bugs
3 issues- Compass not working on iOS 9 devices
- Incorrect transponder frequencies listed for some channels
- Satellite search not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- 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
KA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Satellite Transponders
- Professional package$2.99
KA
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Satellite Transponders free?
Is KA free?
Do Satellite Transponders or KA have ads?
Which is updated more often, Satellite Transponders or KA?
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