CatEye MICRO Wireless Quick Start vs Satsuki Zukan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CatEye MICRO Wireless Quick Start
This guide offers instructions for setting up the CATEYE Micro Wireless device. It covers new features, computer setup, and sensor installation with dedicated chapters.
- New Functions overview
- Computer setup instructions
- Sensor installation guide
- Dedicated chapters for clarity
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This Quick Start provides information on how to prepare the CATEYE Micro Wireless with dedicated chapters including New Functions, Setting Up the Computer and How to Install the Sensor.
Satsuki Zukan
Explore a vast digital encyclopedia of over 1,700 satsuki azalea varieties with detailed photos and origins. Search by various characteristics, read cultivation articles, and manage your favorites. A premium plan offers expanded details and an ad-free experience.
- Extensive satsuki azalea variety database
- Search by color, pattern, lineage, and leaf type
- Detailed photos and origin information
- Cultivation articles and news
- Favorites and viewing history
- Cross-device syncing via sign-in
- Multilingual support (Japanese, English, Chinese)
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Satsuki (Rhododendron indicum) is the flowering azalea at the heart of traditional Japanese horticulture and bonsai. Satsuki Zukan is a digital encyclopedia of more than 1,700 satsuki varieties, right in your pocket. β Find varieties from many angles Search by flower color, flower pattern, flower form, lineage, leaf type, and more. Each variety comes with photos and notes on its origin and characteristics. β Articles and announcements Read articles on satsuki varieties and cultivation, and get the latest news from the app. β Favorites and viewing history Save the varieties that catch your eye and come back to them anytime. β Sign in to make it your own encyclopedia Sign in with Apple, Google, or email to sync your favorites across devices. β Available in Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese The interface, variety attributes, articles, and announcements are all available in three languages. Switch anytime from Settings > Language. β Premium Plan The core features are free. Premium Plan adds: - Full details and lineage charts for every variety - Access to premium articles - Unlimited favorites - An ad-free experience Monthly plan US$3.99 / Yearly plan US$39.99. Your local price is shown in the App Store. ---------- About auto-renewable subscriptions - Premium Plan is an auto-renewable subscription. - Prices: US$3.99 per month or US$39.99 per year. Prices in other regions are shown in the App Store. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when the purchase is confirmed. - The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your device's account settings after purchase. - Privacy Policy: https://bonsai-satsuki.com/#privacy - Terms of Service: https://bonsai-satsuki.com/#terms - Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CatEye MICRO Wireless Quick Start at 100% against Satsuki Zukan's 50%. CatEye MICRO Wireless Quick Start also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Satsuki Zukan's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 28 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Satsuki Zukan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CatEye MICRO Wireless Quick Start asks for nothing beyond the download.
CatEye MICRO Wireless Quick Start ships an update every 28 months, Satsuki Zukan every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CatEye MICRO Wireless Quick Start | Satsuki Zukan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews β better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 6 weeks β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free β better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 β better | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ο»ΏCatEye Co., Ltd. | KATO KIKAKU, LLC |
Customer experience
CatEye MICRO Wireless Quick Start
Satsuki Zukan
In-app purchases
CatEye MICRO Wireless Quick Start
No in-app purchases
Satsuki Zukan
- Premium Plan (Monthly)3 Months trial$3.991 Month
- Premium Plan (Yearly)1 Year trial$39.991 Year
