KA vs TC Mobile I/O
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
TC Mobile I/O
Control your TC MOBILE I/O X200 SMS relay with this application. It displays device status and sends commands, eliminating the need for manual SMS writing. Access datasheets and switch between German and English languages.
- Device status indication
- Send switching commands
- Eliminates manual SMS writing
- Data sheet download
- Multilingual support (German, English)
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This app supports you in using the TC MOBILE I/O X200 SMS relay (firmware version 2.0 or later). It indicates the device status, and sends the switching commands – the manual writing of SMS is no longer necessary. Other functions and features: - Data sheet download - Languages: German, English
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KA at every 4 months against TC Mobile I/O's every 28 months. KA also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.
KA ships an update every 4 months, TC Mobile I/O every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KA | TC Mobile I/O |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Viasat Inc. | Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG |
Customer experience
KA
TC Mobile I/O
In-app purchases
KA
No in-app purchases
TC Mobile I/O
No in-app purchases
