Comparison

FreqFinder vs DishPointer (Satellite Finder)

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

Head to head
About

FreqFinder

This app provides a daily updated list of all receivable TV and radio stations via satellite. It details frequencies, polarization, symbol rates, and more, with sorting and search functions. Users can filter by content type and save favorites.

Highlights
  • Daily updated frequency lists
  • Detailed station information
  • Search and sort functions
  • Filter by content type (HDTV, Radio, etc.)
  • Favorites list
  • Multiple satellite positions supported
Features
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Die Frequenzliste der Redaktion von DIGITAL FERNSEHEN und digitalfernsehen.de. Täglich aktualisiert erhalten Sie die Übersicht über alle empfangbaren TV-Sender und Radiostationen über Satellit. Der Frequenzmonitor listet Sendernamen, Frequenz, Polarisation, Symbolrate, FEC, Modularitätstyp, Modularitätssystem, Provider, SID, VPID und APID auf. Sortierung nach Sendernamen und Suchfunktion erleichtern das Auffinden der Sender. Die Liste kann nach HDTV, Radio, 3D, UHD/HEVC und SD gefiltert werden. Durch die Favoritenliste lassen sich oft benötigte Sender schnell auffinden und aufrufen. Derzeit werden die Frequenzdaten folgender Satellitenpositionen täglich aktualisiert: 19,2 Grad Ost - Astra 1 (in der Basisversion gratis enthalten) 28,2 Grad Ost - Astra 2 A/B/D 23,5 Grad Ost - Astra 3A/B 4,8 Grad Ost - Astra 4 31,5 Grad Ost - Astra 5A 13 Grad Ost - Hotbird 16 Grad Ost - Eutelsat W2 42 Grad Ost - Türksat 2A/3A 39 Grad Ost - Hellassat 9 Grad Ost - Eurobird 9A 5 Grad West - Atlantic Bird 3 30 Grad West - Hispasat 1C/1D/1E 0,8 Grad West - Thor 3, 5 Unsere Angebote: 1 Jahr die erweiterte Version mit allen Satelliten - 4,99 € / Jahr* Werbung in der gesamten App deaktivieren - 4,59 € einmalig *Die Mindestlaufzeit beträgt ein Jahr. Ihr Abonnement verlängert sich automatisch, wenn Sie dies nicht 24 Stunden vor Ablauf deaktivieren. Ihr Konto wird innerhalb von 24 Stunden vor Ablauf des aktuellen Zeitraums für die Verlängerung belastet. Ihr Abonnement ist in der iTunes Accountverwaltung änderbar und sie können dort die automatische Verlängerung abschalten. Nach der Betätigung erfolgt die Zahlung über ihren iTunes Account Nutzungsbedingungen: https://www.av.de/standards/td_d_slug_40/

About

DishPointer (Satellite Finder)

This app simplifies satellite dish alignment using augmented reality and smartphone sensors. It guides users through a step-by-step process to precisely orient dishes for optimal signal reception, even compensating for gyroscope absence and magnetic declination.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality satellite view
  • Step-by-step installation guide
  • GPS location mapping
  • Compass and beep guidance
  • LNB polarization calculation
  • Elevation adjustment
  • Obstacle detection
Features
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DishPointer allows you to align your satellite dish with great precision in a minimum of time thanks to augmented reality. Adjusting a dish has always been complicated. but thanks to DishPointer this task becomes child's play. By following the 9 steps of the application, you will successfully install your dish in few minutes. No more need for a gyroscope to use augmented reality. We have combined the accelerometer and magnetometer data to compensate for the possible absence of the gyroscope. This allows the majority of smartphones to benefit from augmented reality. In DishPointer we have also integrated a module to calculate the magnetic declination and compensate the error between magnetic north and geographic north because we have noticed that the majority of smartphones do not integrate this declination. This help to display the right direction DishPointer is an application that lets you orient your dish or antenna to any satellite. Thanks to the sensors of your smartphone (Compass, accelerometer) this application displays the target satellite in space in order to better choose the location of your dish or antenna and to ensure the absence of any obstacle (wall, tree…). DishPointer also uses GPS to display your location on a map and then display the direction of the target satellite from your location. The compass accompanied by a beep allows you to orient your antenna or satellite dish by following the acceleration of the beeps and the arrow of the compass. The accelerometer is used to check that the support of your antenna or dish is vertical. The steps for adjusting the antenna or the dish: 1- choose your language 2- retrieving your GPS position automatically using GPS or manually by entering your latitude and longitude. 3- choose your target satellite to calculate the orientation parameters of the antenna or the satellite dish. 4- check that the support of your antenna or dish is vertical. 5- calculate the polarization and adjust the rotation of the LNB (the head of your antenna or satellite dish) 6- adjust the elevation 7- display of a line which indicates the orientation of the target satellite from your position on a Google Maps. 8- using the compass of your smartphone accompanied by a beep to help you find the right direction of the satellite (available in Pro version). 9- display the satellite in augmented reality thanks to your camera and make sure that there is no obstacle. This is used to validate the location of your antenna or dish (available in the Pro version). 10- refine the settings. For the app to work properly, DishPointer will need the compass and the accelerometer from your smartphone. Tips: - if your smartphone does not have a GPS, you can manually enter your latitude and longitude (you can get them on Google Maps). - the compass is only essential for the Pro version. - do not hesitate to recalibrate the compass and avoid approaching it too close to the arm of the parabola because it is sensitive to metallic elements. Try to place your smartphone where there is the least magnetic interference. The free version of DishPointer is enough for you to install your dish. It will calculate the orientation parameters and display the precise direction of the satellite on a Maps map. The Pro version offers you the use of augmented reality to see the exact position of satellites in space. It also provides you with an assistant based on the phone compass to display the exact direction of the target satellite. Contact: infosoftycontactfree@gmail.com

Screenshots

FreqFinder4 screens
DishPointer (Satellite Finder)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FreqFinder at none against DishPointer (Satellite Finder)'s shown. FreqFinder also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). DishPointer (Satellite Finder)'s advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 44%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. FreqFinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and DishPointer (Satellite Finder) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FreqFinder ships an update every 4 months, DishPointer (Satellite Finder) every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FreqFinder versus DishPointer (Satellite Finder): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreqFinderDishPointer (Satellite Finder)
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (235 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.1% of reviews76.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—235 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuerbach VerlagSouria HAKKAR

Customer experience

FreqFinder

Written reviews34 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative52.9%

DishPointer (Satellite Finder)

All ratings235 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FreqFinder

Subscriptions1
  • Alle Satelliten freischalten$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Werbung deaktivieren$3.99
1 purchases

DishPointer (Satellite Finder)

One-time1
  • Unlock all features & hide ads$2.99

Questions

Is FreqFinder free?
FreqFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DishPointer (Satellite Finder) free?
DishPointer (Satellite Finder) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FreqFinder or DishPointer (Satellite Finder) have ads?
DishPointer (Satellite Finder) shows ads; FreqFinder does not.
Which is updated more often, FreqFinder or DishPointer (Satellite Finder)?
FreqFinder ships an update every 4 months, and DishPointer (Satellite Finder) every 13 months. Most recently, FreqFinder was updated on October 15, 2026 and DishPointer (Satellite Finder) on October 14, 2026.

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