Comparison

SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder vs JABCode Studio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder

Easily locate and align your satellite antenna with this professional tool. Point your device towards the sky to see all available satellites in your area, complete with detailed parameters and search functions.

Highlights
  • Satellite search with sound indication
  • Transponder database for TV/Radio satellites
  • Display of satellite parameters (frequency, polarization, FEC)
  • Azimuth, Elevation, LNB Skew angles
  • Search by channel, radio, or provider
  • Database updates via push notifications
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SatFinder PRO is a professional tool for tuning your satellite antenna. Description: You no longer need to search for desired satellite, just press "Power" button, point your iOS device towards the sky and watch all available satellites of your location. This program also is a transponders data base of all TV/RADIO satellites in the world. You can easily find a satellite parameters. Features: - Sort by satellite - Search by channel name, radio name, provider name - Sort by frequency - Sort by Ku & C -bands - 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 - Azimuth, Elevation, LNB Skew angels for the desired satellite - Smart satellite search with sound indication - Manual compass for iPods - Push notifications about database update every 10 days! - List of favorites - Satellite calculator An enormous data base. More than 12,800 video channels, 3900 radio stations and 180 Internet service providers Usage instructions: - For best accuracy hold your device in portrait position - Tap on "Power" button - Make some device movements for compas calibration if needed - Look at device display and try to get 180° at "Heading" indicator if you are in the northern hemisphere and 0° if you are in the southern hemisphere. All available satellites should be appear - Now you can easily move your device and find desired satellite. It will be a real satellite position in the sky Also available lite version without augmented reality feature at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/satellite-transponders/id488579989

About

JABCode Studio

Features
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Generate and decode high-capacity, colourful JAB Codes that hold 3× more data than QR codes. If you can think of it, you can encode it. JABCode Studio transforms digital files into vibrant, scannable colour barcodes for bringing your games, websites, or documents to life on paper. It’s the ultimate tool for creators who want to merge the digital and physical worlds. What is a JAB Code? A JAB Code (Just Another Barcode) is a next-generation, full-colour, open-source barcode standard that can store complex files far beyond the limits of traditional black-and-white QR codes. Each code can hold text, images, apps, or other media — and can even be chained together to represent entire songs, games, web pages, or archives. Why Jabcode Studio? Instead of storing your work on servers or downloads, JABCode Studio lets you print it. Distribute apps, music, or game data through collectible cards, zines, or art prints — all scannable and self-contained.

Screenshots

SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder4 screens
JABCode Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JABCode Studio at Free against SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder's $2.99. JABCode Studio also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

JABCode Studio is free to download; SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder costs $2.99 up front. JABCode Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder ships an update every 4 months, JABCode Studio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder versus JABCode Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatFinder Pro Satellite FinderJABCode Studio
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (211 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings211 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuriy KvashaKatzenjammer Games

Bugs and requests

SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • AR augmented reality completely non-functional
  • Azimuth not working correctly
  • Power on does not display expected screens
  • Satellite names disappeared from display
  • Orbital slot shown but not actual position
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  • Database errors with 'no database' messages
  • Satellite location accuracy off by 10-20+ degrees
  • Location services detection failure
  • Settings not persisting after reboot
  • Elevation jittery on older iPhone models
  • Satellite data loss after updates
  • App crashes with unclear error messages

Requested features

10 requests
  • Provider-specific filtering (DirecTV, Dish Network, etc.)
  • Ham radio satellite tracking capability
  • Space station tracking
  • Search function for specific TV stations
  • Tutorial or help mode with interactive UI guidance
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  • Support for EchoStar satellites (107.1 and 97.2)
  • Restore individual channel naming (Sky Thriller, Sky Showcase HD, etc.)
  • Better accessibility features for VoiceOver users
  • Restore satellite name display in sky view
  • Degree position display in AR view

JABCode Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

JABCode Studio

One-time1
  • JABCode Studio Premium$3.99

Questions

Is SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder free?
SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JABCode Studio free?
JABCode Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder or JABCode Studio have ads?
Neither SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder nor JABCode Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder or JABCode Studio?
SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder ships an update every 4 months, and JABCode Studio every 2 months. Most recently, SatFinder Pro Satellite Finder was updated on October 22, 2026 and JABCode Studio on October 18, 2026.

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