# Satellite Transponders vs Installation parabole

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Installation parabole at none against Satellite Transponders's 1. Installation parabole also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 58%). Satellite Transponders's advantage is ratings volume (292 vs 24). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Satellite Transponders against 4.5 for Installation parabole. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Satellite Transponders has 292 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Satellite Transponders's written reviews are positive against 90% of Installation parabole's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Satellite Transponders | Installation parabole |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-transponders/id488579989/reviews) | **[4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/installation-parabole/id977664076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **292** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuriy Kvasha](https://appshunter.io/developer/488579992) | [SES S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/532555205) |

## 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


### Installation parabole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/installation-parabole/id977664076)

This app guides you through the process of installing and aligning your satellite dish. It provides step-by-step instructions and calculates necessary settings for a simple and quick setup. Ensure your device has a gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, and GPS for full functionality.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step installation guide, Geolocation, Satellite localization, Mast fixation, Elevation adjustment, Azimuth adjustment, Inclination adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Satellite Transponders free?

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

### Is Installation parabole free?

Installation parabole is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Satellite Transponders or Installation parabole?

Installation parabole is rated higher. Satellite Transponders averages 4.3 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while Installation parabole averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Satellite Transponders or Installation parabole have ads?

Neither Satellite Transponders nor Installation parabole shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Satellite Transponders or Installation parabole?

Satellite Transponders ships an update every 4 months, and Installation parabole every 4 months. Most recently, Satellite Transponders was updated on November 1, 2026 and Installation parabole on November 6, 2026.

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