Comparison

Ampere vs SaorviewMap

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

Head to head
About

Ampere

Measure your device's charging speed with different chargers, cables, and wireless sources. Track app battery usage, estimate remaining time for activities, and compare charging accessories to find the best ones.

Highlights
  • Measure charging speed
  • Compare chargers and cables
  • Estimate remaining usage time
  • Track app battery usage
  • Create custom reference tables
Features
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Introducing Ampere Battery Check - your ultimate companion for everything battery, charging, and power on your device. Ampere gives you a fast, accurate way to measure real charging speed, compare chargers and cables, and understand exactly how your battery is performing right now. Whether you want to find the fastest charger in your home, test a new USB-C cable, or check if a wireless pad is really delivering the watts it promises, Ampere puts the numbers in your hand in seconds. KEY FEATURES - Accurate charging speed test: measure real-time charging current (mA) from any charger, cable, or wireless pad. - Charger comparison: benchmark wall adapters, car chargers, power banks, and wireless chargers side by side. - Cable & wire testing: instantly spot slow, damaged, or low-quality USB, Lightning, and USB-C cables. - Wireless charging check: verify that your Qi or MagSafe pad delivers the speed it advertises. - Battery health insights: track capacity, voltage, temperature, and overall condition over time. - Remaining usage time: see how long your battery will last for browsing, calls, video, music, gaming, and standby. - Charging history & logs: review past charging sessions to find the best charger for daily use. - Smart notifications: get alerts when charging is complete or when a slow charger is detected. - Clean, simple interface: clear readouts, no clutter, no confusing jargon. WHY AMPERE - Save time by always picking the fastest working charger. - Save money by identifying bad cables before you replace your device. - Protect your battery by avoiding weak or unstable power sources. - Travel smart by testing hotel, airport, and car chargers on the go. PERFECT FOR - Anyone frustrated by slow charging. - Users comparing new chargers, power banks, or MagSafe accessories. - Tech enthusiasts who want real data about their device's power. - Travelers, students, gamers, and heavy phone users. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Ampere Battery Check. 2. Plug in your charger or place your device on a wireless pad. 3. Watch live charging speed, voltage, and battery status update in real time. 4. Compare results and choose the best charger and cable for you. Stop guessing which charger or cable is actually fast. Download Ampere Battery Check today and take full control of your battery, charging speed, and device power - all from one beautifully simple app.

About

SaorviewMap

Features
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SaorviewMap is the essential tool for anyone setting up a Saorview aerial in Ireland. Find nearby transmitters, calculate the perfect bearing, check line of sight, and aim your aerial — all from your iPhone or iPad. FIND TRANSMITTERS Discover every Saorview transmitter in Ireland — 11 main sites and 55 relays — using GPS or by entering an Eircode. Sort by distance, signal strength, or power. Filter by search radius and minimum power to focus on the stations that matter. AIM YOUR AERIAL Use the live compass bearing to find the direction to any transmitter. The interactive map draws a line from your location to the station. Drag your position pin to test from different spots — perfect for planning where to mount your aerial. AR POINTER Point your phone's camera toward the transmitter and follow the on-screen crosshair. Chevrons at the screen edges guide you which way to turn. The crosshair turns green and gives a haptic tap when you're locked on target. CHECK LINE OF SIGHT The Signal Path Profile shows the terrain elevation between you and the transmitter. See at a glance whether hills or obstructions might block your signal before you install. COVERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS SaorviewMap analyses all nearby transmitters and recommends the best one for your location based on estimated signal strength and line-of-sight data. FULL CHANNEL LINEUP FROM EVERY TRANSMITTER Unlike some countries, all Saorview transmitters — both main sites and relays — carry both multiplexes. You get the full channel lineup wherever you are: RTÉ One HD, RTÉ2 HD, Virgin Media One, Two, Three and Four, TG4 HD, Sky News, and all RTÉ radio services. COMPLETE STATION DATA Every transmitter includes full technical details: power (kW ERP), polarisation, site and antenna height, UHF channel numbers for both multiplexes, and estimated field strength at your location. KEY FEATURES - 66 Irish Saorview transmitters from ComReg / 2rn data - GPS and manual location (Eircode, address, or coordinates) - Live compass with true and magnetic bearings - AR Pointer with crosshair, directional chevrons, and haptic feedback - Signal Path Profile with elevation chart and line-of-sight detection - Interactive maps with draggable location pin (standard, hybrid, satellite) - Coverage recommendations - Channel guide for both Saorview multiplexes - Save multiple locations for quick switching - Works offline (core transmitter database built in) - No account required, no tracking, no ads Built by Arctic Surf Designs — makers of antenna pointing apps for over 10 years.

Screenshots

Ampere4 screens
SaorviewMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ampere at Free against SaorviewMap's $2.99. SaorviewMap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Ampere is free to download; SaorviewMap costs $2.99 up front. Ampere sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SaorviewMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ampere versus SaorviewMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmpereSaorviewMap
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.6 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrioSoft LLCArctic Surf Designs

Bugs and requests

Ampere

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Fails to complete testing
  • Incorrect wattage readings

Requested features

3 requests
  • Historical data logging
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Wireless charging support

SaorviewMap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ampere

One-time1
  • Disable Ads$0.99
None

SaorviewMap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ampere free?
Ampere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SaorviewMap free?
SaorviewMap costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ampere or SaorviewMap have ads?
Ampere shows ads; SaorviewMap does not.

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