Comparison

SatFinder Lite vs SatCatcher

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

Head to head
About

SatFinder Lite

This app helps you find TV satellites using your device's camera and sensors. It provides an augmented reality view to visualize satellite positions and calculate the correct angles for your antenna. Easily check for line of sight to ensure optimal signal reception.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality satellite view
  • Satellite dish alignment tool
  • Azimuth and elevation calculation
  • Line of sight obstruction check
  • Screenshot capture of AR view
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Locate TV satellites in the sky with your iPhone or iPad. SatFinder Lite is a tool for finding TV satellites and aligning satellite dishes. SatFinder uses your phone sensors to detect your physical location and calculates azimuth and elevation your satellite antenna needs to face. - Use Augmented Reality View to see and target satellites in the sky. Use your camera for Augmented Reality View which shows satellite icons in places where they're positioned in the sky. It gives a realistic view to the sky and it helps to make sure there is a line of sight (LOS), i.e. no obstacles, such as tree branches or house tops, between the satellite dish and the satellite itself. - Touch screen to take a screenshot of Augmented Reality view

About

SatCatcher

This app simplifies satellite dish installation and alignment using augmented reality and GPS. It guides you through choosing a satellite, finding its position in space, and adjusting your antenna for optimal signal reception.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality satellite display
  • GPS location and satellite direction
  • Compass and sound assistant for orientation
  • Accelerometer for vertical support check
  • LNB polarization calculation
  • Elevation adjustment guide
Features
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Dish alignment, pointing and Installation has always been a complicated task, especially if you do not have a clue. That is why I posted this application that will simplify this task and allow you to install and align your antenna without the need to call a specialist. SatCatcher is a satellite finder and dish pointer, it allows you to orient your antenna to any satellite. Using augmented reality, this application displays the target satellite in space to better choose the location of your antenna and ensure the absence of any obstacle (wall, tree ...). SatCatcher also uses your phone GPS to show your location on a map and shows the direction of the satellite from your position. The compass accompanied by a beep lets you orient your antenna following the acceleration of beeps or the arrow of the compass. The accelerometer is used to verify that the holder of your antenna is vertical. The antenna adjustment steps: 1- choose a satellite and authorize geolocation to determine the direction of the antenna orientation. 2- Show satellite in augmented reality with your camera and make sure there are no obstacles and validate the location of your antenna. 3. Check that the support of your antenna is vertical. 4. Calculate the polarization and adjust the rotation of the LNB (the head of your antenna) 5. Set the elevation 6- Search orientation with visual and sound assistant 7- Fine adjustments. For the good functioning of the application, SatCatcher will need the camera, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer and the GPS of your smartphone. tips: - If your smartphone does not have GPS, you can manually move the "marker" on the card until it points your exact location. Use zoom for more detail. - The compass is very important to adjust your dish, but if your smartphone does not have one, you can still use the application. In this case, it will help you to find clues and marks on the map from your location. It also allows you to calculate the orientation. Than you can use a manual compass to get a good orientation. - Do not hesitate to recalibrate the compass and avoid too close to the antenna arm, because it is sensitive to metallic elements. Try to place your smartphone where there is less magnetic interference. SatCatcher Free is the lite version of SatCatcher. Augmented reality and compass orientation are only available in the full version here: https://appsto.re/fr/Gb6Hbb.i Contact : infosoftycontactfree@gmail.com

Screenshots

SatFinder Lite3 screens
SatCatcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SatCatcher at 4.3 against SatFinder Lite's 3.1. SatCatcher also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (53% vs 35%). SatFinder Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, monetization model 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. SatFinder Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SatCatcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SatCatcher holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 80 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of SatFinder Lite's written reviews are positive against 53% of SatCatcher's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SatFinder Lite ships an update every 4 months, SatCatcher every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SatFinder Lite versus SatCatcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatFinder LiteSatCatcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (57 ratings)4.3 (80 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.5% of reviews52.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5780 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDroidware UKSouria HAKKAR

Customer experience

SatFinder Lite

All ratings55 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral18.2%
Negative41.8%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive35.5%
Neutral14.5%
Negative50.0%

SatCatcher

All ratings80 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SatFinder Lite

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
None

SatCatcher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SatFinder Lite free?
SatFinder Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SatCatcher free?
SatCatcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SatFinder Lite or SatCatcher?
SatCatcher is rated higher. SatFinder Lite averages 3.1 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while SatCatcher averages 4.3 from 80 ratings.
Do SatFinder Lite or SatCatcher have ads?
SatCatcher shows ads; SatFinder Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, SatFinder Lite or SatCatcher?
SatFinder Lite ships an update every 4 months, and SatCatcher every 9 months. Most recently, SatFinder Lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and SatCatcher on November 2, 2026.

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