KA vs Iridium SatFinder
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
Iridium SatFinder
Track the visibility of Iridium satellites overhead. Identify which satellite is likely serving local Iridium connections. This tool is provided as a service and is not affiliated with Iridium.
- Satellite visibility tracking
- Local connection satellite identification
- Iridium satellite data
- Real-time overhead satellite view
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See which Iridium satellites are visible overhead and which one is probably serving as connection for any locally Iridium connections. This application is in no way affiliated with Iridium and is provided as a service by Blue Sky Network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: KA at 100% against Iridium SatFinder's 29%. KA also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 57 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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, Iridium SatFinder every 57 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KA | Iridium SatFinder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.5 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 57 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Viasat Inc. | Blue Sky Network |
Customer experience
KA
Iridium SatFinder
In-app purchases
KA
No in-app purchases
Iridium SatFinder
No in-app purchases
