KA vs SatChannels
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
SatChannels
Discover detailed information about TV channels and satellites. Save favorites for offline access and utilize location services to find satellite data like azimuth and elevation.
- Channel information
- Satellite data
- Offline access
- Save favorites
- Location services
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Find all the information about channels and satellites. Save channels and satellites to check their information later or when you are offline. LocatIon is required to get satellite's information like azimuth, elevation, distance...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: KA at 100% against SatChannels's 0%. KA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). On price, 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, SatChannels every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KA | SatChannels |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Viasat Inc. | Daniel Nowendsztern |
Customer experience
KA
SatChannels
In-app purchases
KA
No in-app purchases
SatChannels
No in-app purchases
