Satellite Finder vs Map Telemetry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Satellite Finder
This app helps you align satellite antennas with precision. It uses your location and a chosen satellite to provide step-by-step guidance for accurate horizontal and vertical direction. It includes an obstacle check and supports over 400 satellites worldwide.
- Align satellite antennas precisely
- Database of 400+ satellites
- Interactive alignment guide
- Obstacle detection
- Global location support
- Beginner-friendly interface
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Satellite Finder simplifies aligning your satellite antenna with precision. Using your location and a selected satellite, the app guides you step-by-step to determine the exact horizontal and vertical direction for alignment. Features: Access a database of 400+ satellites to find the perfect match for your location. Interactive alignment guide: Adjust your antenna with confidence using precise direction indicators. Obstacle Check: Ensure there are no physical obstructions disrupting your satellite signal reception. Works anywhere in the world with location-specific satellite recommendations. Whether you're setting up a dish for TV, internet, or communication, Satellite Finder makes the process straightforward and reliable. Why Choose Satellite Finder? Global Satellite Support: Depending on your location, the app provides tailored satellite options for your needs. Beginner-Friendly: Ideal for both first-time users and experienced installers. Download now and enjoy a seamless satellite alignment experience! You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • Weekly: $1.99 • Monthly: $2.99 • Annual: $5.99 • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/satelliefinder/privacy-policy • Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/satelliefinder/terms-of-service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Map Telemetry
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Maps Telemetry turns your iPhone into a professional-grade GPS and sensor telemetry unit that publishes live data over MQTT. PRICING Free to download and use. A subscription model is planned for a future update — Free, Standard ($4.99/mo · $39.99/yr), and Fleet ($14.99/mo) tiers. If you are using the app before subscriptions launch, all features you use today will remain free permanently. BACKGROUND TELEMETRY GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, and noise data are published continuously via MQTT — even with the screen off. Every payload includes position, speed, altitude, heading, HAE, circular error (CE), and linear error (LE) for high-accuracy workflows. ROAD MAPPING Record GPS traces with per-point road grade (slope %) and roughness (m/s²) sampled at maximum sensor rate. Review results as a colour-coded 3D route in MapLibre — toggle between grade and roughness overlays. Choose from five transport modes: Driving, Walking, Cycling, Boat, or Train. Export to GPX, CSV, GeoJSON, or KML for any GIS tool. LIVE TRAFFIC CAMERAS Real-time 511 traffic cameras for Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia overlaid on the map. Tap a camera and swipe between multiple angles at the same intersection. Quebec streams live MP4 video; other provinces show refreshing JPEG stills. ROAD ALERTS Real-time 511 road conditions for ON, QC, BC, and AB overlaid on the map. National NAAD emergency alerts included. Speed camera, red-light camera, school zone, and playground zone warnings as you approach. NAVIGATION Turn-by-turn with auto-advancing steps, live distance countdown, automatic off-route detection and rerouting. Live speed-limit display in the nav panel. Long-press any road to preview a re-route through it. Reorder, optimise, and add stops mid-route. VEHICLE PROFILES Save multiple vehicles (car, van, truck, motorcycle, EV, EV truck). Per-vehicle dimensions: length, height, width, weight, trailer, fuel type, icon. Active vehicle drives height- and weight-aware routing — avoid restricted roads and get warned when a route exceeds your vehicle's limits. CARPLAY Dedicated CarPlay dashboard with live telemetry, navigation, and quick actions: drop a Waypoint, Report an incident (Pothole / Hazard / Police / Accident), End route. During navigation, three upcoming directions are visible at once (NOW · NEXT · AFTER) plus a Steps button for the full list. 2D & 3D MAPS MapLibre 2D and Apple Maps 3D with live position tracking, heading-follow, and terrain. Long-press the map for Go Here, Add a Stop, or Report an Event. Light, Dark, or System theme. ROAD EVENT DETECTION Automatic detection of potholes, hard braking, hard acceleration, and swerve events using the IMU. Trip report and drive score after each session. Events are timestamped and geotagged. EXPORT Share sessions as GPX, CSV, GeoJSON, or KML via AirDrop, Mail, or Files. Import GPX routes from Files or AirDrop. PRIVACY By default, telemetry is published to a secure MQTT service operated by the developer in Canada (AWS IoT). No data is sold or shared with third parties. Data is retained for up to 90 days and then deleted automatically. You can request immediate deletion or a copy of your data at any time by emailing support@mapgeometrics.com. See our Privacy Policy for full details and your rights under GDPR, PIPEDA, and CCPA.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Map Telemetry at none against Satellite Finder's 3. Map Telemetry also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Satellite Finder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Map Telemetry asks for nothing beyond the download.
Satellite Finder ships an update every 2 weeks, Map Telemetry every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Satellite Finder | Map Telemetry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Metin Atalay | Andre Couture |
In-app purchases
Satellite Finder
- Satellite Finder Week$6.997 Days
- Satellite Finder Month$12.991 Month
- Satellite Finder Yearly$24.991 Year
Map Telemetry
No in-app purchases
Questions
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