# SatFinder

> Satellite Finder - a tool to set up satellite dish and find tv channels

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.esys.satfinder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.esys.satfinder)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.esys.satfinder`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Maciej Grzegorczyk
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 11,795,789
- **Rating:** 4.25 / 5 (31,206 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.50
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-16
- **First published:** 2011-11-18
- **Publisher country:** PL
- **Size:** 37 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.esys.satfinder)
- **Website:** [http://www.esys.com.pl/satfinder](http://www.esys.com.pl/satfinder)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://mge.net.pl/satfinder/policy.txt](http://mge.net.pl/satfinder/policy.txt)

## Description

SatFinder is a comprehensive Satellite Finder tool designed to assist users in setting up their satellite dishes for optimal TV channel reception. By leveraging GPS data, it calculates the azimuth, elevation, and LNB tilt specific to the user's location and selected satellite from a detailed list. These results are presented both numerically and graphically on Google Maps for clear visualization.

The extension also features a built-in compass with magnetic inclination calibration to help users physically align their satellite dishes. For devices equipped with a magnetometer, an augmented reality view overlays the satellite's position on the camera feed, making setup intuitive and precise. Users should enable GPS and internet access for accurate location detection, and the app provides essential guidance to ensure proper permissions and settings for best performance.

## Rankings

- #12,176 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.esys.satfinder.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.esys.satfinder.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

SatFinder is praised for its easy-to-use interface and helpful satellite orientation data, with users noting it can effectively locate satellites using compass and maps. However, many reviews criticize intrusive ads and the ad-supported monetization model (including subscriptions), which harms usability for some. A few users also report reliability issues. Overall, it’s a handy tool for those tolerant of ads seeking quick satellite positioning.

### Pros

- Easy to use / simple interface (consistently mentioned across reviews)
- Provides useful satellite orientation data (compass/azimuth/elevation)
- Perceived value; some users would pay for the app

### Cons

- Ad-heavy experience; intrusive and disruptive ads
- Ad-supported model with a paid subscription; some users are turned off by ads and subscription
- Some users report reliability issues or that the app doesn't work

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.esys.satfinder)