Comparison

Satellite Pointer vs SatFinder (MGE)

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

SatFinder (MGE)

This tool helps you set up a satellite dish by providing azimuth, elevation, and LNB tilt based on your location and chosen satellite. It displays results numerically and graphically on a map, and includes a compass and augmented reality view to help you find the satellite.

Highlights
  • GPS-based azimuth, elevation, and LNB tilt
  • Satellite list
  • Numeric and graphical map display
  • Built-in compass
  • Augmented reality satellite view
Features
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SatFinder (MGE) is a tool which will help you to set up satellite dish. It will give you azimuth, elevation and LNB tilt for your location (based on GPS) and chosen satellite from list. The result is shown both as numeric data and graphical on google maps. It has also built in compass which will help you to find proper satellite azimuth. It also can use augmented reality to show where is satellite on camera view. Subscription pricing and terms: Satfinder (MGE) offers ads-free version available as an auto-renewable subscription for $3.49 per year. Price may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy: http://www.mge.net.pl/satfinder_privacy_policy.html Terms of use: http://www.mge.net.pl/satfinder_eula.html

Screenshots

Satellite Pointer4 screens
SatFinder (MGE)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Satellite Pointer at 4.5 against SatFinder (MGE)'s 3.0. Satellite Pointer also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). SatFinder (MGE)'s advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 38%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Satellite Pointer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SatFinder (MGE) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Satellite Pointer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Satellite Pointer has 3.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Satellite Pointer's written reviews are positive against 50% of SatFinder (MGE)'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, SatFinder (MGE) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Satellite Pointer versus SatFinder (MGE): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatellite PointerSatFinder (MGE)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.3K ratings) — better3.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTouchDown AppsMaciej Grzegorczyk

Customer experience

Satellite Pointer

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

SatFinder (MGE)

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Satellite Pointer

One-time1
  • Upgrade Pro$4.99
1 purchases

SatFinder (MGE)

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$3.491 Year

Questions

Is Satellite Pointer free?
Satellite Pointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SatFinder (MGE) free?
SatFinder (MGE) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Satellite Pointer or SatFinder (MGE)?
Satellite Pointer is rated higher. Satellite Pointer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while SatFinder (MGE) averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Satellite Pointer or SatFinder (MGE) have ads?
Both Satellite Pointer and SatFinder (MGE) show ads.
Which is updated more often, Satellite Pointer or SatFinder (MGE)?
Satellite Pointer ships an update monthly, and SatFinder (MGE) every 2 months. Most recently, Satellite Pointer was updated on October 1, 2026 and SatFinder (MGE) on September 28, 2026.

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