Comparison

Antenna Finder vs Coverage Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Antenna Finder

Easily locate the optimal direction for your digital TV antenna using your current GPS or by entering an address. This app helps you find the best free broadcast TV signal, ideal for home or mobile use in an RV.

Highlights
  • Find best broadcast TV antenna signal
  • Use current GPS location
  • Enter address or zipcode
  • Single tap to point aerial
  • Works for RVs and motorhomes
  • List nearest transmitters
Features
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Antenna Finder is the easiest way to find the best free broadcast TV antenna no matter where you are in the country. It's also perfect for finding the best signal from your RV, motorhome or camper. Use your current GPS location or enter your address / zipcode and with a single tap the app will show you how to point your aerial to the best signal. *** IMPORTANT INFO *** Some devices don't have GPS or Compass support but you will still be able to find a list of the nearest transmitters and the direction to point your aerial in. *** SAFETY INFO *** If your aerial is not easily accessible from the ground level please consider getting a professional installer to align it for you. We are unable to accept any liability for accidents or injuries arising from aerial installation.

About

Coverage Map

This app provides a crowdsourced map of cellular network performance and coverage across the US, Canada, UK, and Puerto Rico. Users can view real-time speed test data, compare carrier performance, and check signal strength in specific areas. It also includes a built-in speed test to contribute to the map.

Highlights
  • Crowdsourced speed test map
  • Real-time performance data
  • Download, upload, and latency details
  • Carrier and network type filters
  • Built-in speed test functionality
  • Signal strength mapping (US only)
  • Data-driven coverage reports (US only)
Features
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Coverage Map helps you find the #1 cell phone carrier in your area. It is a crowdsourced map of cellular networks in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, and Puerto Rico with more countries launching soon. SPEED TEST MAP (All Countries) • Highly accurate: see real-world performance reported by users • Real-time: map updates in real-time as new data comes in • Rich detail: tap any square to see download speeds, upload speeds, and latency for all carriers in that area • Powerful filters: filter by carrier, LTE/5G, download speeds, upload speeds, or see your speed tests only • Helpful color profiles: default, heat map, and best carrier help you visualize and understand the data • Easy to understand: see what carrier performs best in an area at a glance with the Best Carrier color profile BUILT-IN SPEED TEST (All Countries) • Test your speeds: see how fast your LTE or 5G connection is by running a speed test • Accurate results: get accurate results for download speed, upload speed, and latency • Recurring tests: run up to 500 recurring tests automatically and customize the pause duration between tests • Set a data limit: limit how much data the app can use • Tag your tests: tag a test as indoor, outdoor, driving, or other • Improve the Speed Map: running a speed test automatically contributes to the fastest-growing crowdsourced map of cellular networks (note: if your country is not currently supported, when we do launch in your country all of your tests will instantly be mapped and will show up on the map) SIGNAL STRENGTH MAP (US only) • Check reception: see where each carrier has great, good, or poor coverage • Compare coverage footprints: toggle between carriers to see how coverage footprints compare in different areas • Data for every location: the Signal Strength Map uses data from the FCC Broadband Collection, which has coverage data for the continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii COVERAGE REPORT MAP (US only) • Data-driven reports: the Coverage Report Map aggregates all available data points to generate detailed reports of cellular coverage & performance in every state, county, city, and ZIP code • Percentage covered: see what percentage of an area each carrier covers • Weighted median: see weighted median values for download speed, upload speeds, and latency for a better picture of real-world cellular performance • Carrier rankings: see what carrier ranks best for coverage, speed, reliability, and overall performance in every area • Distribution graphs: see the distribution graphs for download speeds, upload speeds, and latency • Performance by time of day: see how data speeds vary over the course of day as network traffic picks up Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://coveragemap.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Antenna Finder3 screens
Coverage Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Coverage Map at Free against Antenna Finder's $0.99. Coverage Map also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Antenna Finder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 67%). On in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Coverage Map is free to download; Antenna Finder costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Coverage Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coverage Map has 784 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Antenna Finder's written reviews are positive against 67% of Coverage Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Antenna Finder ships an update every 2 months, Coverage Map fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Antenna Finder versus Coverage Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAntenna FinderCoverage Map
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (59 ratings)4.7 (784 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews — better67.4% of reviews
Number of ratings59784 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhysmoCoverage Map LLC

Customer experience

Antenna Finder

All ratings59 ratings
Positive57.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative37.3%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive80.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative16.4%

Coverage Map

All ratings784 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive67.4%
Neutral10.6%
Negative22.0%

User reviews

Antenna Finder

From 59 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Extremely easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 🎯 Accurate antenna direction finding with audio beep guidance
  • 🚀 Quick setup - takes minutes to locate and align antenna
  • 💰 Excellent value for money at 99p
  • 📍 Flexible location input - supports both postcode and GPS

Room to improve

  • 🧭 Compass accuracy issues - sometimes 30-180 degrees off
  • 🔄 Inconsistent direction readings on repeated use
  • 📍 Unreliable in certain locations (near metal structures, indoors)
  • 🚢 Interference from metal objects (boats, cases) affects accuracy
  • 📡 Missing or outdated transmitter data in some regions

Coverage Map

From 784 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Large data collection
  • 👍 Detailed coverage maps
  • 👍 Crowdsourced data
  • 🚀 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High data usage
  • 🔍 Inaccurate coverage maps in some areas
  • 🔍 Missing some carrier information
  • 🔍 Limited options for customization

Bugs and requests

Antenna Finder

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Compass direction changes between app sessions
  • Compass readings 30-180 degrees inaccurate
  • Transmitter location changes on app reopening
  • Inconsistent results with postcode vs GPS location
  • Audio toggle button non-functional in some cases
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  • Missing transmitters in certain geographic areas
  • Outdated channel information for specific regions
  • Compass doesn't move on screen to indicate direction

Requested features

7 requests
  • Visual signal strength indicator (non-audio option)
  • Updated transmitter database for all regions
  • More detailed transmitter information and power output data
  • Better in-app instructions and user guidance
  • Display all available transmitters, not just strongest ones
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  • Compass calibration instructions within app
  • Signal strength meter display alongside audio feedback

Coverage Map

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes when viewing maps
  • Speed test failures and timeouts
  • Inconsistent speed test results
  • Incorrect location detection

Requested features

5 requests
  • Low data mode
  • Offline coverage map downloads
  • Ability to set test duration and frequency
  • Display cell tower locations
  • Expand to international coverage

In-app purchases

None

Antenna Finder

No in-app purchases

None

Coverage Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Antenna Finder free?
Antenna Finder costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coverage Map free?
Coverage Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Antenna Finder or Coverage Map?
Coverage Map is rated higher. Antenna Finder averages 3.4 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Coverage Map averages 4.7 from 784 ratings.
Do Antenna Finder or Coverage Map have ads?
Coverage Map shows ads; Antenna Finder does not.
Which is updated more often, Antenna Finder or Coverage Map?
Antenna Finder ships an update every 2 months, and Coverage Map fortnightly. Most recently, Antenna Finder was updated on September 25, 2026 and Coverage Map on September 24, 2026.

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