Comparison

LixelGO vs Sat

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

Head to head
About

LixelGO

Control and configure LiDAR scanners from XGRIDS. View real-time point cloud data and manage device settings directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Connect to LiDAR scanners
  • Control device settings
  • View real-time point cloud data
  • Modify device configurations
  • Browse scanner data
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This application is designed to assist in the use of XGRIDS' LiDAR Scanners. It allows users to connect to and control the devices, view and modify device settings, and browse real-time point cloud data.

About

Sat

Features
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A professional companion app designed for SLAM surveying and spatial data operations. It streamlines your mobile workflow, covering everything from device connectivity and project management to point cloud acquisition and results visualization. Core Capabilities: 1. Device Connectivity & Status Management Supports one-tap connection, automatic reconnection, and real-time status alerts to minimize setup time in the field. 2. Project & Task Management Enables seamless project creation, switching, duplication, and deletion. Features a clear task hierarchy designed for parallel multi-project execution. 3. Point Cloud Acquisition & Visualization Facilitates high-speed point cloud loading and on-site browsing, allowing for immediate data verification and quality control. 4. Volumetrics & Measurement Tools Provides advanced cut-and-fill calculations and point cloud measurement functions to accelerate on-site decision-making. 5. Professional Parameter Configuration Offers granular control over satellite systems, APN settings, point cloud parameters, and external camera configurations to adapt to diverse operational scenarios. 6. Operational Continuity Assurance Supports mission recovery and resume-after-interruption, safeguarding against data loss and reducing downtime during critical operations. Ideal For: 1. Engineering surveying and topographic data collection 2. Digital documentation of construction progress 3. SLAM point cloud field operations and on-site validation

Screenshots

LixelGO4 screens
Sat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LixelGO at 13.0 against Sat's 15.5. On price, update cadence, 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

LixelGO ships an update every 2 months, Sat every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LixelGO versus Sat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLixelGOSat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB409 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXGRIDS LIMITEDGeosolution i Goteborg AB

In-app purchases

None

LixelGO

No in-app purchases

None

Sat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LixelGO free?
LixelGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sat free?
Sat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LixelGO or Sat have ads?
Neither LixelGO nor Sat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LixelGO or Sat?
LixelGO ships an update every 2 months, and Sat every 5 weeks. Most recently, LixelGO was updated on September 20, 2026 and Sat on September 20, 2026.

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