Sat>IP Alignment vs Starlink Satellite Passes
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
Starlink Satellite Passes
Visualize satellite paths in real-time using augmented reality. Track over 3200 satellites, including 5G, and discover when they will be visible in your area, day or night. Find the nearest satellite and determine its communication readiness.
- Augmented reality satellite tracking
- Real-time satellite location
- Day and night pass visibility
- Nearest satellite identification
- Satellite communication readiness check
Read full descriptionHide full description
Discover the satellite passes in your sky. Check them tonight or even during the day. The AR technology will allow you to watch them. Discover in augmented reality the location of 5G satellites in real time. More than 3200 satellites are located about 320 miles high. And much more are prepared for launch in next months.You can check all of them around the Earth. Check the nearest satellite for your position.Press available button and check if the angle is higher than 35 degrees, then these satellites are ready to communicate with your device. It does not have to be night or day, you can see them at any time and you can see when they will be visible in your area. How does it work? Move around with the device and watch the satellites and the direction towards they are moving. Download now and enjoy!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sat>IP Alignment at none against Starlink Satellite Passes's 1. Sat>IP Alignment also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). Starlink Satellite Passes's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 17%). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Starlink Satellite Passes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sat>IP Alignment asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sat>IP Alignment ships an update every 2 months, Starlink Satellite Passes monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sat>IP Alignment | Starlink Satellite Passes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (172 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 172 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Hackbart | Jorge Gregorio Martin Bello |
Customer experience
Sat>IP Alignment
Starlink Satellite Passes
In-app purchases
Sat>IP Alignment
No in-app purchases
Starlink Satellite Passes
- Unlock all Features$2.99
Questions
Is Sat>IP Alignment free?
Is Starlink Satellite Passes free?
Do Sat>IP Alignment or Starlink Satellite Passes have ads?
Which is updated more often, Sat>IP Alignment or Starlink Satellite Passes?
Other comparisons















