CPAT vs KA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CPAT
This system helps broadband operators enhance fleet operations and plant maintenance through GPS-based monitoring. It enables real-time management of features like RF leakage and ingress monitoring via a connected server.
- GPS-based fleet monitoring
- Real-time system plant maintenance
- RF leakage monitoring
- Ingress monitoring
- Remote management via server connection
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CPAT is a modular mobile monitoring system that uses GPS-based technologies to help broadband operators improve the efficiency of their fleet operation and system plant maintenance. One of the main components of the system is the CPAT Server, which allows to manage all features, such as RF leakage and ingress monitoring, in real-time. The CPAT application allows the remote management of some of the CPAT features in real-time by connecting to the CPAT server.
KA
This app assists antenna installers by optimizing antenna pointing and modem configuration for a specific satellite service. It enables setup and activation without a computer, directly from a smartphone. Installers can also generate certified installation reports with photos.
- Optimizes antenna pointing
- Configures and activates modems
- Smartphone operation (no computer needed)
- Generates certified installation reports
- Includes photos in reports
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KaSat Pointer is an application designed for antenna installers for the Tooway Ka-sat service. It optimizes the antenna pointing, configure and activate the modem without a computer using a smartphone. The apps also allows the distributor to get an installation report with photos certified and secure. User guide : http://www.tooway-instal.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=27&Itemid=1 Video example of use : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLb7LwkWjns WIFI mini-router and config : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqZ47_5tq3s
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KA at 9.0 against CPAT's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
CPAT ships an update every 3 months, KA every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CPAT | KA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CPAT Flex Inc. | Viasat Inc. |
Customer experience
CPAT
KA
In-app purchases
CPAT
No in-app purchases
KA
No in-app purchases
