Satellite Dish vs DishPointer Pro 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Find geostationary TV satellites
- Calculate azimuth and elevation
- Adjust LNB skew angle
- Map view with compass
- Automatic GPS location detection
- Multilingual support
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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!
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.
- 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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Satellite Dish | DishPointer Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gerhard Lentschik | DP Tec Solutions GmbH |
Customer experience
Satellite Dish
DishPointer Pro 2
In-app purchases
Satellite Dish
No in-app purchases
DishPointer Pro 2
- 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
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