Comparison

Satellite Pointer vs DishPointer Pro 2

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

DishPointer Pro 2

Plan satellite dish installations with 3D maps and augmented reality alignment. Visualize obstructions and optimize dish positioning before physical setup. Offers free basic access with optional Pro and Ultra subscriptions for advanced features.

Highlights
  • 3D planning and visualization
  • Augmented reality (AR) alignment
  • Obstruction identification
  • Support for geostationary satellites
  • Low/medium-Earth orbit satellite tracking (Ultra)
  • Terrestrial antenna pointing (Ultra)
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Plan the installation before you start—then point your iPhone or iPad toward the sky and align your dish with confidence. 3D planning before the installation. AR alignment at the location. One workflow from plan to install. With immersive 3D Maps, it’s like having the AR satellite view at your desk. Before you climb, drill, or mount, see where the satellite is and what may be in the way. FREE ACCESS Explore DishPointer Pro 2 with one randomly selected visible geostationary satellite. You can switch to another random satellite every two minutes. For the full feature set, upgrade to PRO or ULTRA. PRO Choose from 500+ geostationary satellites - updated daily. Track inclined and moving satellites and see a 24 hour forecast. Get alignment information and visualizatio for Multi-LNB and motorized-dish setups. Create an account for premium access to DishPointer.com and a unified workflow across your supported devices. ULTRA Unlock everything in PRO, plus Starlink, OneWeb, and O3b low- and medium-Earth-orbit satellite tracking, and terrestrial antenna-to-antenna pointing with Fresnel-zone visualization. PRO and ULTRA are optional auto-renewing subscriptions with monthly or yearly billing through Apple. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period; manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. The app shows the current price, billing period, and subscription terms before purchase. An account is not required to use the app on this device; a DishPointer account is required for premium access on DishPointer.com and across devices. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dishpointer.com/privacypolicy/

Screenshots

Satellite Pointer4 screens
DishPointer Pro 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Satellite Pointer at 4.4 against DishPointer Pro 2's 1.0. Satellite Pointer also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 2). DishPointer Pro 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 DishPointer Pro 2 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. 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, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Satellite Pointer has 3.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Satellite Pointer's written reviews are positive against 0% of DishPointer Pro 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Satellite Pointer versus DishPointer Pro 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatellite PointerDishPointer Pro 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.4K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.4K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTouchDown AppsDP Tec Solutions GmbH

Customer experience

Satellite Pointer

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

DishPointer Pro 2

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Satellite Pointer

One-time1
  • Upgrade Pro$4.99
5 purchases

DishPointer Pro 2

Subscriptions5
  • Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Ultra Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Classic$24.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$89.991 Year
  • Ultra Yearly$199.001 Year

Questions

Is Satellite Pointer free?
Satellite Pointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DishPointer Pro 2 free?
DishPointer Pro 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Satellite Pointer or DishPointer Pro 2?
Satellite Pointer is rated higher. Satellite Pointer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while DishPointer Pro 2 averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Satellite Pointer or DishPointer Pro 2 have ads?
Satellite Pointer shows ads; DishPointer Pro 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Satellite Pointer or DishPointer Pro 2?
Satellite Pointer ships an update monthly, and DishPointer Pro 2 monthly. Most recently, Satellite Pointer was updated on November 11, 2026 and DishPointer Pro 2 on November 10, 2026.

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