KA vs uAvionix Ping Installer
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
uAvionix Ping Installer
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Owners of the uAvionix Ping line of devices can use this free application to install and configure their hardware. Supported device(s) include: pingNAV FYXNav ping2020 ping1090 ping200S Note: this application is not intended to directly configure pingBuddy or pingEFB, but does work in concert with pingBuddy to configure pingNAV and other products. See the uAvionix website for more details on supported configurations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: uAvionix Ping Installer at every 6 weeks against KA's every 4 months. KA's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KA ships an update every 4 months, uAvionix Ping Installer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KA | uAvionix Ping Installer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Viasat Inc. | uAvionix Corporation |
In-app purchases
KA
No in-app purchases
uAvionix Ping Installer
No in-app purchases
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