TERK Signal Finder is a utility for iOS that maps broadcast tower locations to assist users in orienting television antennas.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The tool removes the trial-and-error friction of manual antenna positioning by providing a visual guide to local signal sources.
For Consumers using over-the-air television antennas who need assistance with signal reception and antenna positioning.
What does it look like?
Key features
Visualizes broadcast tower locations on a map to guide antenna orientation.
Filters available broadcast stations based on user-entered address or current GPS coordinates.
How much does it cost?
The application is free to use, serving as a utility tool to support hardware sales for the parent company.
Velocity
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TERK Signal Finder has been inactive for 519 days, placing it firmly in the zombie category. The only recorded update in the provided history was a minor adjustment to an error message, indicating no significant feature development or maintenance activity for over a year. There is no evidence of ongoing support or operational momentum.
Who built it?
Voxx international
4 apps tracked · Utilities
RCA Smart Remote
RCA Signal Finder
PROJECT NURSERY MONITORUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Recent user voice shows an upset sentiment. Users appreciate high definition picture quality provides a clear viewing experience for local sports and news broadcasts and simple interface design avoids unnecessary bloat or intrusive advertisements during the antenna setup process.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- High definition picture quality provides a clear viewing experience for local sports and news broadcasts
- Simple interface design avoids unnecessary bloat or intrusive advertisements during the antenna setup process
- Application crashes immediately upon entering a home address or attempting to load location data
32 of 32 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Upset overall
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Competitive landscape for TERK Signal Finder
How's the Utilities market?
TERK Signal Finder holds a 1.68-star rating across 87 total ratings, reflecting significant user frustration with core functionality. The lack of updates for 519 days positions the tool as a legacy support asset rather than a competitive utility.
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Key takeaways for TERK Signal Finder
Where is it heading?
The utility market for antenna positioning is consolidating around tools that offer real-time signal data and stable location services. TERK Signal Finder's failure to maintain basic connectivity and stability leaves it exposed, and the lack of updates suggests the product will continue to lose relevance among consumers.
- Persistent database connection failures prevent users from accessing signal data, which renders the application unusable for its intended purpose.
- The 17-month development silence suggests the application is in maintenance mode, which will likely lead to further user abandonment as hardware needs evolve.
The SWOT
- Simple interface design avoids intrusive advertisements
Next best moves
Audit database connection logic because users report consistent unavailability messages → restore core utility
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The app's lack of monetization is not a…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The application has transitioned from a neglected utility to a formally recognized legacy support asset. No functional improvements occurred, and the competitive outlook has hardened to reflect the tool's obsolescence.
Bottom line
The application is currently non-functional due to persistent crashes and database errors, which undermines its value as a hardware support tool. Addressing these stability issues is necessary to prevent further brand damage for Voxx International Corp.
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Is TERK Signal Finder still supported?
Why does the app crash when I enter my address?
What is the difference between TERK Signal Finder and other antenna apps?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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