Comparison

inkPad 2 vs SatAimer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

inkPad 2

This open-source vector illustration app is designed for iPad, offering high performance for complex drawings. It supports a wide range of features including paths, text, images, and unlimited layers, with easy export options.

Highlights
  • High performance vector editing
  • Pen tool for bezier paths
  • Compound paths, masks, and groups
  • Text and image placement
  • Unlimited layers
  • Multiple export formats (SVG, PDF, PNG, JPEG)
  • Snap to grid and path edges
Features
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Inkpad is an open-source vector illustration app. It was designed from scratch for the iPad. It supports paths, compound paths, text, images, groups, masks, gradient fills, and an unlimited number of layers. Inkpad was designed with performance in mind – it can easily handle drawings with hundreds to thousands of shapes without bogging down. Export your finished illustrations directly to your Dropbox or Files App. Features: • Very high performance. Select, scale and rotate hundreds of objects with zero lag. • Create arbitrary bezier paths with the Pen tool. • Create compound paths, masks and groups. • Create text objects. • Place photos from your albums. • Boolean operators on paths (Unite, Intersect, Exclude, Subtract Front) • Powerful scale and rotate tools. • Gradient fills with interactive editing on canvas. • Arbitrary stroke dash patterns. • Unlimited layers per drawing. • Rename, rearrange, delete, hide and lock layers. • Adjust layer transparency. • Snap to grid, points, and path edges. • Isolate the active layer for easy editing. • Email drawings as SVG, PDF, PNG and JPEG. • Send SVG, PDF, PNG, and JPEG directly to your Dropbox or Files App. If any problems, please email: iosuppor@gmail.com License: Inkpad is an Open Source Software. It is distributed under the Mozilla Public License v2.0. Many thanks to the Author and the source code you can find on the Github here: https://github.com/sprang/Inkpad

About

SatAimer

Features
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Precision Satellite Finder Made Simple. SatAimer is the ultimate Satellite Finder and Dish Aligner for technicians and DIY enthusiasts. Align your TV Satellite dish with maximum precision using our advanced Augmented Reality (AR) Satellite Finder technology. Main Features: * AR Satellite Finder View: Visualize any Satellite directly in the sky through your camera. * 72+ Satellites Database: Comprehensive Satellite List of the most popular worldwide positions. * Satellite Frequencies and Channels: Detailed transponder data for every Satellite (Polarization, SR, FEC). * Regular Satellite Data Updates: Frequent updates of Satellite frequencies and channel lists. * Smart Satellite Filter: Filter channels by TV/Radio, FTA/Coded, or audio tracks. * Offline Satellite Finder: Works without internet. Tip: Export your Satellite data to PDF in advance. * PDF Satellite Export: Generate professional channel lists for any Satellite directly to PDF. * Professional Satellite Calibration: Built-in guide for maximum sensor accuracy. * 50+ Languages: A truly global Satellite Finder tool for professionals worldwide. • Satellite database: Anik F3 (118.7W), Galaxy 19 (97.0W), Galaxy 3C (95.0W), QuetzSat 1 (77.0W), EchoStar 16 (61.5W), Intelsat 21 (58.0W), Intelsat 34 (55.5W), Intelsat 23 (53.0W), SES-4 (47.5W), Intelsat 14 (45.0W), SES-6 (40.5W), Intelsat 35e (34.5W), Hispasat 30W-5/30W-6 (30.0W), Intelsat 901 (27.5W), AlComSat 1 (24.5W), SES-4 (22.0W), Intelsat 37e (18.0W), Telstar 12 Vantage (15.0W), Express AM8 (14.0W), Eutelsat 12 West G (12.5W), Express AM44 (11.0W), Eutelsat 8 West B (8.0W), Nilesat 201/301 (7.0W), Eutelsat 5 West B (5.0W), Amos 3/7 (4.0W), ABS-3A (3.0W), Thor 5/6/7 (0.8W), BulgariaSat-1 (1.9E), Eutelsat 3B (3.0E), Astra 4A/SES-5 (4.8E), Eutelsat 7C (7.0E), Eutelsat 9B (9.0E), Eutelsat 10B (10.0E), Eutelsat Hot Bird 13F/13G (13.0E), Eutelsat 16A (16.0E), Amos 17 (17.0E), Astra 1KR/1L/1M/1N (19.2E), Arabsat 5C (20.0E), Eutelsat 21B (21.6E), Astra 3B/3C (23.5E), Es'hail 2 (25.5E), Badr 4/5/7 (26.0E), Astra 2E/2F/2G (28.2E), Arabsat 5A (30.5E), Hylas 2 (31.0E), Eutelsat 33E (33.0E), Eutelsat 36B/Express AMU1 (36.0E), Paksat 1R (38.0E), Hellas Sat 3/4 (39.0E), Express AM7 (40.0E), Türksat 3A/4A/5B (42.0E), AzerSpace 2/Intelsat 38 (45.0E), AzerSpace 1 (46.0E), Yamal 601 (49.0E), Belintersat 1 (51.5E), TurkmenÄlem/MonacoSat (52.0E), Al Yah 1 (52.5E), Express AM6 (53.0E), Yamal 402 (55.0E), Express AT1 (56.0E), NSS-12 (57.0E), Intelsat 39 (62.0E), Intelsat 17 (66.0E), Intelsat 20 (68.5E), Eutelsat 70B (70.5E), Intelsat 22 (72.0E), ABS-2 (75.0E), GSAT-30 (83.0E), Measat 3a/3b (91.5E), AsiaSat 7 (105.5E), Koreasat 5A (113.0E), Vinasat 2 (132.0E), Optus D2 (152.0E), Intelsat 19 (166.0E). How it works: 1. Select a Satellite from the Satellite Finder list. 2. Use AR mode as a Satellite Pointer to find it in the sky. 3. Check Azimuth, Elevation, and Satellite Skew. 4. Fine-tune your Satellite Dish using live frequency data. Download SatAimer - your professional Satellite Finder for the perfect signal!

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: inkPad 2 at none against SatAimer's 1. inkPad 2 also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.2). SatAimer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

inkPad 2 costs $2.99 and SatAimer $2.99 up front. SatAimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. inkPad 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

inkPad 2 ships an update every 4 months, SatAimer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
inkPad 2 versus SatAimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterinkPad 2SatAimer
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.2
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB90 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperStone Studio Co., Ltd.JAN BIDLO

In-app purchases

None

inkPad 2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SatAimer

One-time1
  • SatAimer Pro Unlock$0.99

Questions

Is inkPad 2 free?
inkPad 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SatAimer free?
SatAimer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do inkPad 2 or SatAimer have ads?
Neither inkPad 2 nor SatAimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, inkPad 2 or SatAimer?
inkPad 2 ships an update every 4 months, and SatAimer every 2 days. Most recently, inkPad 2 was updated on October 7, 2026 and SatAimer on October 12, 2026.

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