Comparison

Satellite Dish vs DishPointer Pro 2

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

Head to head
About

Satellite Dish

This app helps you find and align TV satellites accurately. It uses GPS to calculate optimal azimuth, elevation, and LNB skew angles for the best signal quality. View satellite positions on a map with compass guidance.

Highlights
  • Find geostationary TV satellites
  • Calculate azimuth and elevation
  • Adjust LNB skew angle
  • Map view with compass
  • Automatic GPS location detection
  • Multilingual support
Features
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Find and align TV satellites precisely with this powerful app! Whether you want to realign your satellite dish or simply view the position of TV satellites above your location, this app is your perfect companion. With GPS support, it calculates azimuth, elevation, and LNB skew to show you the optimal alignment. Key features: - Satellite Finder: Find all geostationary TV satellites based on your location - Azimuth & Elevation: Calculate the optimal alignment for your satellite dish - LNB Skew Angle: Precise adjustment for the best signal quality - Map View & Compass: Easy navigation – see satellite positions directly on the map - Location Integration: Automatic detection of your coordinates via GPS - Multilingual: German, English, French, Spanish, Italian Whether you are a professional or a beginner, this app makes aligning your satellite system easier than ever!

About

DishPointer Pro 2

Plan satellite dish installations with 3D maps and augmented reality alignment. Visualize obstructions and optimize dish positioning before physical setup. Offers free basic access with optional Pro and Ultra subscriptions for advanced features.

Highlights
  • 3D planning and visualization
  • Augmented reality (AR) alignment
  • Obstruction identification
  • Support for geostationary satellites
  • Low/medium-Earth orbit satellite tracking (Ultra)
  • Terrestrial antenna pointing (Ultra)
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Plan the installation before you start—then point your iPhone or iPad toward the sky and align your dish with confidence. 3D planning before the installation. AR alignment at the location. One workflow from plan to install. With immersive 3D Maps, it’s like having the AR satellite view at your desk. Before you climb, drill, or mount, see where the satellite is and what may be in the way. FREE ACCESS Explore DishPointer Pro 2 with one randomly selected visible geostationary satellite. You can switch to another random satellite every two minutes. For the full feature set, upgrade to PRO or ULTRA. PRO Choose from 500+ geostationary satellites - updated daily. Track inclined and moving satellites and see a 24 hour forecast. Get alignment information and visualizatio for Multi-LNB and motorized-dish setups. Create an account for premium access to DishPointer.com and a unified workflow across your supported devices. ULTRA Unlock everything in PRO, plus Starlink, OneWeb, and O3b low- and medium-Earth-orbit satellite tracking, and terrestrial antenna-to-antenna pointing with Fresnel-zone visualization. PRO and ULTRA are optional auto-renewing subscriptions with monthly or yearly billing through Apple. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period; manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. The app shows the current price, billing period, and subscription terms before purchase. An account is not required to use the app on this device; a DishPointer account is required for premium access on DishPointer.com and across devices. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dishpointer.com/privacypolicy/

Screenshots

Satellite Dish4 screens
DishPointer Pro 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Satellite Dish at 5.0 against DishPointer Pro 2's 1.0. Satellite Dish also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). DishPointer Pro 2's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DishPointer Pro 2 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Satellite Dish asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Satellite Dish holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Satellite Dish ships an update every 4 months, DishPointer Pro 2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Satellite Dish versus DishPointer Pro 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatellite DishDishPointer Pro 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGerhard LentschikDP Tec Solutions GmbH

Customer experience

Satellite Dish

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DishPointer Pro 2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Satellite Dish

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

DishPointer Pro 2

Subscriptions5
  • Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Ultra Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Classic$24.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$89.991 Year
  • Ultra Yearly$199.001 Year

Questions

Is Satellite Dish free?
Satellite Dish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DishPointer Pro 2 free?
DishPointer Pro 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Satellite Dish or DishPointer Pro 2?
Satellite Dish is rated higher. Satellite Dish averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DishPointer Pro 2 averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Satellite Dish or DishPointer Pro 2 have ads?
Neither Satellite Dish nor DishPointer Pro 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Satellite Dish or DishPointer Pro 2?
Satellite Dish ships an update every 4 months, and DishPointer Pro 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Satellite Dish was updated on October 12, 2026 and DishPointer Pro 2 on October 31, 2026.

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