Comparison

Connected Panel vs Satellite Align Pro

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

Head to head
About

Connected Panel

Features
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Connected Panel is used to configure the CG100 Connected Gateway hardware after it has been installed in the aircraft. Both dealers and customers may access and manage configuration settings for the CG100 and Connected™ Panel system using the Connected Panel app. Connected Panel is a revolutionary, patent-pending technology that securely connects your mobile devices to your aircraft’s panel-mounted avionics, via an interface with Aspen’s Evolution Multi-function Flight Display. Evolution Flight Displays are designed to network with a variety of certified avionics from many manufacturers, making the Evolution system a natural hub for access to and control of flight data. As a pilot, Connected Panel technology allows you to tie your world together seamlessly into a fully integrated flying experience. Upload your flight plan, tune your radio with a touch, record flight data, automate maintenance records...the possibilities are endless. Visit www.connectedpanel.com/partners to view the list of partners that are developing Connected Panel enabled hardware and software.

About

Satellite Align Pro

Features
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Core Features Real-time Compass Navigation: Use device compass to accurately locate satellite azimuth Satellite Database: Built-in global satellite data with quick search functionality Smart Calculation: Automatically calculate satellite azimuth and elevation based on current location Visual Interface: Intuitive display of satellite position and alignment direction Target Users Satellite TV antenna installation and adjustment Satellite communication equipment alignment Amateur radio enthusiasts Professional technicians How to Use 1.Select target satellite 2.Hold device horizontally 3.Adjust antenna direction following on-screen indicators 4.Achieve precise alignment

Screenshots

Satellite Align Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Satellite Align Pro at every 3 days against Connected Panel's every 12 months. Satellite Align Pro also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Connected Panel's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connected Panel ships an update every 12 months, Satellite Align Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Connected Panel versus Satellite Align Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnected PanelSatellite Align Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAspen Avionics, Inc.坤 徐

In-app purchases

None

Connected Panel

No in-app purchases

None

Satellite Align Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Connected Panel free?
Connected Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Satellite Align Pro free?
Satellite Align Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Connected Panel or Satellite Align Pro have ads?
Neither Connected Panel nor Satellite Align Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connected Panel or Satellite Align Pro?
Connected Panel ships an update every 12 months, and Satellite Align Pro every 3 days. Most recently, Connected Panel was updated on September 18, 2026 and Satellite Align Pro on September 12, 2026.

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