Sat>IP Alignment vs SatChannels
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sat>IP Alignment
This utility app assists in aligning satellite dishes and antennas using augmented reality and device sensors. It guides users to the correct orbital position and provides calculated values for precise calibration. After setup, it helps fine-tune pointing for signal lock and channel scanning.
- Augmented reality alignment tracker
- Uses location, compass, and camera
- Calculates azimuth, elevation, and tilt
- SAT>IP server integration
- Transponder scanning for signal lock
- Channel list display
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This application is designed to help users point their satellite dish/antenna using a SAT>IP server or a SAT>IP compliant IP-LNB. For a semi-precise first alignment, users can first use the augmented reality tracker which will save time while searching for the orbital position. It uses location, compass and camera sensors from the user's mobile phone or tablet and will guide the user in the right direction. After this initial step, the user can use the calculated azimuth, elevation and tilt values to calibrate the satellite dish/antenna. Once everything is set up correctly, the user should connect to the SAT>IP server, select the satellite transponder used for pointing and then press "scan". The analyzer will give the user all required information to fine-tune the pointing and after signal lock has been obtained will provide a list all of the available channels on that transponder.
SatChannels
Discover detailed information about TV channels and satellites. Save favorites for offline access and utilize location services to find satellite data like azimuth and elevation.
- Channel information
- Satellite data
- Offline access
- Save favorites
- Location services
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Find all the information about channels and satellites. Save channels and satellites to check their information later or when you are offline. LocatIon is required to get satellite's information like azimuth, elevation, distance...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sat>IP Alignment at none against SatChannels's shown. Sat>IP Alignment also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sat>IP Alignment ships an update every 2 months, SatChannels every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sat>IP Alignment | SatChannels |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Christian Hackbart | Daniel Nowendsztern |
Customer experience
Sat>IP Alignment
SatChannels
In-app purchases
Sat>IP Alignment
No in-app purchases
SatChannels
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sat>IP Alignment free?
Is SatChannels free?
Do Sat>IP Alignment or SatChannels have ads?
Which is updated more often, Sat>IP Alignment or SatChannels?
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