# Satellite Transponders HD vs Recognize

The clearest difference is rating: Satellite Transponders HD at 4.0 against Recognize's 1.7. Satellite Transponders HD also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 41%). Recognize's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (51 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Satellite Transponders HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Recognize sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Satellite Transponders HD holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recognize has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Satellite Transponders HD's written reviews are positive against 41% of Recognize's.

Satellite Transponders HD ships an update every 4 months, Recognize every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Satellite Transponders HD | Recognize |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-transponders-hd/id600003568/reviews)** | [1.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recognize/id604448810/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuriy Kvasha](https://appshunter.io/developer/488579992) | [JG Applications Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/315652170) |

## What reviewers say

### Satellite Transponders HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-transponders-hd/id600003568)

Access a comprehensive database of global TV satellites and their parameters. Easily search for channels, providers, and satellite information, and save your favorites. An optional professional version offers advanced features like augmented reality and a satellite calculator.

**Highlights:** Global TV satellite database, Search by channel, satellite, or provider, Display frequency, polarization, and FEC, Save favorite satellites and channels, Optional professional version with AR

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional package | $2.99 | one-time |


### Recognize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recognize/id604448810)

Identify songs playing from any audio source, including radio, TV, and movies. The app automatically stores your identified tracks in the cloud and allows you to preview songs, watch music videos, and explore artist content. Interact with friends and discover trending music.

**Highlights:** Identify songs from any audio source, Cloud storage for identified tracks, Discover popular and trending songs, Preview songs and watch music videos, View artist content, Social interaction features

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Adverts | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Accurate song recognition for most songs
- 🌍 Excellent recognition of international and obscure music
- ⚡ Fast and quick identification
- 🎨 Clean and user-friendly interface
- 💰 Free application

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes when attempting to identify songs
- 🔐 Requires email/social media login (Facebook, Twitter, Gmail)
- ❌ Poor recognition accuracy in recent versions
- 📵 Returns 'No Match' for popular and common songs
- ⚠️ App force closes without error messages

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately when microphone button is pressed
- Force closes without error messages
- Login/signup button functionality broken
- Token expiration errors on authentication
- No close button (X) on error dialogs

**Requested features**

- Remove mandatory login requirement
- Add lyrics viewing capability
- Offline song recognition capability
- Save/bookmark recognized songs for later
- Remove social media permission requirements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Satellite Transponders HD free?

Satellite Transponders HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Recognize free?

Recognize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Satellite Transponders HD or Recognize?

Satellite Transponders HD is rated higher. Satellite Transponders HD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Recognize averages 1.7 from 51 ratings.

### Do Satellite Transponders HD or Recognize have ads?

Neither Satellite Transponders HD nor Recognize shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Satellite Transponders HD or Recognize?

Satellite Transponders HD ships an update every 4 months, and Recognize every 3 weeks. Most recently, Satellite Transponders HD was updated on November 1, 2026 and Recognize on November 1, 2026.

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