# Covered vs NetScan

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Covered | NetScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/covered-5g-4g-lte-coverage/id1248884717/reviews) | **[4.3 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netscan-ip-scanner/id1542941314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **94** |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 46 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Donovan Lewis](https://appshunter.io/developer/301044643) | [Senol Cagir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240140029) |

## What reviewers say

### Covered

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/covered-5g-4g-lte-coverage/id1248884717)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent removal of advertising | $0.99 | one-time |


### NetScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netscan-ip-scanner/id1542941314)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription + No Ads | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription + No Ads | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Covered free?

Covered is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NetScan free?

NetScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Covered or NetScan?

NetScan is rated higher. Covered averages 3.0 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while NetScan averages 4.3 from 94 ratings.

### Do Covered or NetScan have ads?

Both Covered and NetScan show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Covered or NetScan?

Covered ships an update every 46 months, and NetScan monthly. Most recently, Covered was updated on June 10, 2026 and NetScan on September 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*