# SATCH X (旧SATCH VIEWER) vs Distributed Fire

The clearest difference is rating: SATCH X (旧SATCH VIEWER) at 4.7 against Distributed Fire's 3.6. SATCH X (旧SATCH VIEWER) also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Distributed Fire's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SATCH X (旧SATCH VIEWER) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distributed Fire has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of SATCH X (旧SATCH VIEWER)'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Distributed Fire's.

SATCH X (旧SATCH VIEWER) ships an update every 2 months, Distributed Fire every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SATCH X (旧SATCH VIEWER) | Distributed Fire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satch-x-satch-viewer/id516172575/reviews)** | [3.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distributed-fire/id1572745530/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | **30.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 278 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KDDI CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/448137434) | [teamLab Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/384623878) |

## What reviewers say

### SATCH X (旧SATCH VIEWER)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satch-x-satch-viewer/id516172575)

Experience augmented and virtual reality content, including 3D objects appearing in your space. This app also functions as a QR code reader with a convenient history feature.

**Highlights:** AR/VR content experience, 3D content in space, QR code reader, History function

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Distributed Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distributed-fire/id1572745530)

Experience a unique digital artwork that you can collect and share. Light a flame from an exhibition to take it home, and then share it with others through the app. See how your artwork spreads on a dynamic map.

**Highlights:** Collect digital artwork flames, Share flames with other users, View flame spread on a map, Interactive exhibition experience, Take artwork home

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SATCH X (旧SATCH VIEWER) free?

SATCH X (旧SATCH VIEWER) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Distributed Fire free?

Distributed Fire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SATCH X (旧SATCH VIEWER) or Distributed Fire?

SATCH X (旧SATCH VIEWER) is rated higher. SATCH X (旧SATCH VIEWER) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Distributed Fire averages 3.6 from 20 ratings.

### Do SATCH X (旧SATCH VIEWER) or Distributed Fire have ads?

SATCH X (旧SATCH VIEWER) shows ads; Distributed Fire does not.

### Which is updated more often, SATCH X (旧SATCH VIEWER) or Distributed Fire?

SATCH X (旧SATCH VIEWER) ships an update every 2 months, and Distributed Fire every 3 months. Most recently, SATCH X (旧SATCH VIEWER) was updated on September 22, 2026 and Distributed Fire on August 26, 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.*