Comparison

Satellite Pointer vs SatCatcher

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

Head to head
About

Satellite Pointer

Easily install your TV dish using augmented reality to view geostationary satellites. Access an updated database of over 200 satellites with detailed installation information like angles and frequencies. A PRO version offers a four-step alignment tool for simplified setup.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality satellite view
  • Calculated azimuth, elevation, and polarization angles
  • Database of over 200 satellites
  • Satellite search functionality
  • Weekly updated satellite database
  • Four-step dish alignment tool (PRO)
Features
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It has never been easier to install your television dish. Direct your device to the sky and look in realty augmented mode at the geostationary satellites orbiting around the earth. You will have access to an updated database of more than 200 satellites with a research option capability to facilitate your search. Once a satellite has been selected, you will be able to read a number of information necessary to your installation, such as its geographical zone, its longitude, the available band frequencies, its azimuth, elevation and polarization angles as calculated based on your location. You may then select such satellite in dish aligning mode (only available in PRO version): you will be provided with a four steps alignment tool that will help you install your TV antenna easily. Features: • Augmented reality, see satellites and target them directly on your display • Azimuth, elevation and polarization angles calculated for your position • More than 200 satellites referenced in the app • Search option to quickly find satellite of interest • Weekly updated database (daily for PRO users) • Add satellites manually (PRO users) • 4 steps alignment tool to easily set up you TV antenna (PRO users) Thank you for using Satellite Pointer. You can send us your feedback at contact@satellitepointer.com and we will reply as fast as possible. If you enjoy the app, please let us know by rating us five stars and leaving a nice comment on the App Store.

About

SatCatcher

This app simplifies satellite dish installation and alignment using augmented reality and GPS. It guides you through choosing a satellite, finding its position in space, and adjusting your antenna for optimal signal reception.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality satellite display
  • GPS location and satellite direction
  • Compass and sound assistant for orientation
  • Accelerometer for vertical support check
  • LNB polarization calculation
  • Elevation adjustment guide
Features
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Dish alignment, pointing and Installation has always been a complicated task, especially if you do not have a clue. That is why I posted this application that will simplify this task and allow you to install and align your antenna without the need to call a specialist. SatCatcher is a satellite finder and dish pointer, it allows you to orient your antenna to any satellite. Using augmented reality, this application displays the target satellite in space to better choose the location of your antenna and ensure the absence of any obstacle (wall, tree ...). SatCatcher also uses your phone GPS to show your location on a map and shows the direction of the satellite from your position. The compass accompanied by a beep lets you orient your antenna following the acceleration of beeps or the arrow of the compass. The accelerometer is used to verify that the holder of your antenna is vertical. The antenna adjustment steps: 1- choose a satellite and authorize geolocation to determine the direction of the antenna orientation. 2- Show satellite in augmented reality with your camera and make sure there are no obstacles and validate the location of your antenna. 3. Check that the support of your antenna is vertical. 4. Calculate the polarization and adjust the rotation of the LNB (the head of your antenna) 5. Set the elevation 6- Search orientation with visual and sound assistant 7- Fine adjustments. For the good functioning of the application, SatCatcher will need the camera, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer and the GPS of your smartphone. tips: - If your smartphone does not have GPS, you can manually move the "marker" on the card until it points your exact location. Use zoom for more detail. - The compass is very important to adjust your dish, but if your smartphone does not have one, you can still use the application. In this case, it will help you to find clues and marks on the map from your location. It also allows you to calculate the orientation. Than you can use a manual compass to get a good orientation. - Do not hesitate to recalibrate the compass and avoid too close to the antenna arm, because it is sensitive to metallic elements. Try to place your smartphone where there is less magnetic interference. SatCatcher Free is the lite version of SatCatcher. Augmented reality and compass orientation are only available in the full version here: https://appsto.re/fr/Gb6Hbb.i Contact : infosoftycontactfree@gmail.com

Screenshots

Satellite Pointer4 screens
SatCatcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SatCatcher at none against Satellite Pointer's 1. SatCatcher also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 38%). Satellite Pointer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 80). On price, ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Satellite Pointer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SatCatcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Satellite Pointer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Satellite Pointer has 3.3K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Satellite Pointer's written reviews are positive against 53% of SatCatcher's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Satellite Pointer ships an update monthly, SatCatcher every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Satellite Pointer versus SatCatcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatellite PointerSatCatcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.3K ratings) — better4.3 (80 ratings)
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews52.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better80
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTouchDown AppsSouria HAKKAR

Customer experience

Satellite Pointer

All ratings3,337 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative57.9%

SatCatcher

All ratings80 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Satellite Pointer

One-time1
  • Upgrade Pro$4.99
None

SatCatcher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Satellite Pointer free?
Satellite Pointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SatCatcher free?
SatCatcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Satellite Pointer or SatCatcher?
Satellite Pointer is rated higher. Satellite Pointer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while SatCatcher averages 4.3 from 80 ratings.
Do Satellite Pointer or SatCatcher have ads?
Both Satellite Pointer and SatCatcher show ads.
Which is updated more often, Satellite Pointer or SatCatcher?
Satellite Pointer ships an update monthly, and SatCatcher every 9 months. Most recently, Satellite Pointer was updated on October 1, 2026 and SatCatcher on October 3, 2026.

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