Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality satellite tracking
  • Real-time satellite location
  • Day and night pass visibility
  • Nearest satellite identification
  • Satellite communication readiness check
Features
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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

Sat>IP Alignment2 screens
Starlink Satellite Passes3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Starlink Satellite Passes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sat>IP Alignment asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sat>IP Alignment versus Starlink Satellite Passes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSat>IP AlignmentStarlink Satellite Passes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (172 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—172 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian HackbartJorge Gregorio Martin Bello

Customer experience

Sat>IP Alignment

Written reviews18 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative72.2%

Starlink Satellite Passes

All ratings170 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Sat>IP Alignment

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Starlink Satellite Passes

One-time1
  • Unlock all Features$2.99

Questions

Is Sat>IP Alignment free?
Sat>IP Alignment is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starlink Satellite Passes free?
Starlink Satellite Passes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sat>IP Alignment or Starlink Satellite Passes have ads?
Neither Sat>IP Alignment nor Starlink Satellite Passes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sat>IP Alignment or Starlink Satellite Passes?
Sat>IP Alignment ships an update every 2 months, and Starlink Satellite Passes monthly. Most recently, Sat>IP Alignment was updated on November 1, 2026 and Starlink Satellite Passes on November 7, 2026.

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