Covered vs NetScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Covered
Discover wireless network speeds in your area. Check 5G and 4G LTE performance for different carriers, view individual speed tests on a map, and see average download, upload, and ping data. Plan your moves and travels with confidence.
- 5G and 4G LTE speed tests
- View individual speed tests on map
- Average download, upload, and ping data
- Adjustable search radius (2-90 miles)
- Intuitive UI for US locations
- Fast and Slow result indicator
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Does your wireless network have you covered? How fast is each wireless network with 5G? Covered does just that, find out just how fast each wireless carrier is where you play, live, travel and work. Moving? Going on vacation? Or just want to check how other networks perform? With this handy tool you can check ahead of time just how fast your current network will be along the way and at your final destination. You can view individual speed test’s taken on our map or view the average download, upload and ping for each wireless network in an area with a radius as big as 90 miles down to just 2 miles. :: Features :: • Intuitive UI for looking up any location with in the USA • 5G and 4G LTE speed tests • 10 National average for 5G and 4G LTE speed • Individual speed test results on map • Fast and Slow result indicator • Average Download & Upload Speed + Ping of all 3 wireless networks • Splitview & Slideover Support on iPad • Much more to come!
NetScan
Gain complete visibility into your internet connection with this network scanner and WiFi analyzer. Monitor real-time speed, track data usage, and identify all connected devices on your network. It offers tools for diagnostics, latency testing, and advanced network calculations.
- Real-time internet speed monitoring
- Accurate data usage tracking
- IP scanner for device detection
- WiFi analyzer for signal strength
- Ping tools for latency testing
- Network scanner for diagnostics
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NetScan is a small, fast, and free network scanner and WiFi analyzer that gives you complete visibility into your internet connection. Monitor your real-time network speed, track data usage, and scan for connected devices—all from a simple and intuitive interface. NetScan also works as an IP scanner, making it easy to identify all devices on your network. Whether you're checking connection quality or monitoring bandwidth, NetScan has you covered. Key Features: -Real-time internet speed monitoring -Built-in Speed Test tool -Accurate data usage tracking -Bandwidth usage alerts -Supports all network types: 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, and Wi-Fi -Network connections monitor -Advanced IP scanner to detect connected devices -WiFi analyzer for signal strength and network info -Network scanner for device discovery and diagnostics -Ping tools for latency testing -DNS resolver and Subnet calculator for advanced users Download NetScan now to analyze, scan, and take control of your network like never before! LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NetScan at 4.3 against Covered's 3.0. NetScan also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 46 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 35%). Covered's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Covered sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NetScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NetScan holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 94 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Covered's written reviews are positive against 50% of NetScan's.
Covered ships an update every 46 months, NetScan monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Covered | NetScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (46 ratings) | 4.3 (94 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46 | 94 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 46 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Donovan Lewis | Senol Cagir |
Customer experience
Covered
NetScan
In-app purchases
Covered
- Permanent removal of advertising$0.99
NetScan
- Premium Subscription + No Ads$1.991 Month
- Premium Subscription + No Ads$17.991 Year
Questions
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