# SatFinder pro

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.esys.satfinderpro`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Maciej Grzegorczyk
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 38,347
- **Rating:** 4.58 / 5 (477 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.38
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-18
- **First published:** 2012-04-19
- **Publisher country:** PL
- **Size:** 2.42 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.esys.satfinderpro)
- **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 Pro is a premium satellite finder tool designed to assist users in setting up satellite dishes accurately. Utilizing your device's magnetometer and GPS, it provides precise azimuth, elevation, and LNB tilt information for your location. Results are displayed both numerically and graphically on a Google Maps interface, combined with a built-in compass to guide satellite alignment.

Featuring a comprehensive list of worldwide television satellites and an extensive database of free-to-air (FTA) and encrypted TV channels, SatFinder Pro ensures you can find channels across the globe. The app supports multiple languages and continues to improve with user feedback, making it an indispensable tool for satellite TV enthusiasts and installers.

## Rankings

- #334,760 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.esys.satfinder.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE`
- `com.esys.satfinderpro.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.esys.satfinderpro.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE`

## Review summary

SatFinder Pro is praised for its accurate and fast satellite positioning, ease of use, and helpful satellite information. However, users report issues such as incomplete or outdated satellite databases, inaccuracies in satellite longitude and LNB tilt, and lack of features like satellite filtering. The app may not support multi-satellite setups well and can fail to find some satellite bearings on certain devices. Overall, it is seen as a useful free application with potential for improvements in satellite data and filtering options.

### Pros

- Accurately points to satellite positions quickly and effectively.
- Useful for finding satellite locations and providing brief information.
- Well designed and easy to use application.
- Free to use and appreciated by users as a reliable tool.
- Supports alignment of satellite dishes with good precision.

### Cons

- Satellite list is incomplete or missing some satellites.
- Some satellite positions or details in the database are incorrect or outdated.
- Does not support multiple satellites or lacks filters by satellite which limits functionality.
- Issues with LNB tilt accuracy compared to actual measurements.
- Some users experienced inability to find bearings or specific satellites on certain devices.

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