Comparison

DishPointer Pro 2 vs Satellite Dish Pointer Aim

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

Head to head
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/

About

Satellite Dish Pointer Aim

Features
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Enter the azimuth and elevation you're aiming for, then hold your phone along the antenna and watch the cross-hair guide you in. AIM - A cross-hair gauge shows azimuth error on one axis, elevation on the other - Hold within range for a few seconds and it locks automatically SAVE - Keep multiple targets — satellites, repeaters, antennas you adjust often - Switch between true north and magnetic north per target LOG - Every alignment is recorded with final error and time taken - A logbook you can look back on, target by target HONEST ABOUT WHAT IT SHOWS - Dish Pointer shows compass and tilt readings — it does not measure signal strength or guarantee reception - Heading accuracy is always visible, so you know when to recalibrate PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No account, no subscription, works completely offline One purchase, everything included, forever.

Screenshots

DishPointer Pro 24 screens
Satellite Dish Pointer Aim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DishPointer Pro 2 at Free against Satellite Dish Pointer Aim's $1.99. DishPointer Pro 2 also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). Satellite Dish Pointer Aim's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On update cadence, 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

DishPointer Pro 2 is free to download; Satellite Dish Pointer Aim costs $1.99 up front. DishPointer Pro 2 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Satellite Dish Pointer Aim asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DishPointer Pro 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Satellite Dish Pointer Aim every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DishPointer Pro 2 versus Satellite Dish Pointer Aim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDishPointer Pro 2Satellite Dish Pointer Aim
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDP Tec Solutions GmbHNetflowers Inc.

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
None

Satellite Dish Pointer Aim

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DishPointer Pro 2 free?
DishPointer Pro 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Satellite Dish Pointer Aim free?
Satellite Dish Pointer Aim costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DishPointer Pro 2 or Satellite Dish Pointer Aim have ads?
Neither DishPointer Pro 2 nor Satellite Dish Pointer Aim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DishPointer Pro 2 or Satellite Dish Pointer Aim?
DishPointer Pro 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Satellite Dish Pointer Aim every 3 weeks. Most recently, DishPointer Pro 2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Satellite Dish Pointer Aim on October 30, 2026.

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