SatPathFinder vs EFHW Remote Switch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SatPathFinder
Visualize satellite orbits with multiple views and detailed data tables. Calculate overflight times for the next seven days and special sked times for radio amateurs. Aids manual antenna alignment using internal sensors.
- Satellite orbit visualization
- Detailed data tables
- Overflight time calculation
- Sked time calculation for radio amateurs
- Manual antenna alignment aid
- Internal sensor utilization
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SatPathFinder is an application for visualizing satellite orbits. Several views are available for this. The most important data is listed in a table. Overflight times can be calculated for the next seven days. There is a special option for radio amateurs to calculate sked times. This is the period of time during which a satellite can be observed from two locations at the same time. The iPhone or iPad serves as an aid for manual antenna alignment, using the internal sensors.
EFHW Remote Switch
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Control your remote switches (BR1) devices with this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: EFHW Remote Switch at Free against SatPathFinder's $2.99. EFHW Remote Switch also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
EFHW Remote Switch is free to download; SatPathFinder costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SatPathFinder ships an update every 5 weeks, EFHW Remote Switch every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SatPathFinder | EFHW Remote Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Lindner, DL2RUM | Elia Chiarucci |
In-app purchases
SatPathFinder
No in-app purchases
EFHW Remote Switch
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SatPathFinder free?
Is EFHW Remote Switch free?
Do SatPathFinder or EFHW Remote Switch have ads?
Which is updated more often, SatPathFinder or EFHW Remote Switch?
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