# Tower Points Mobile vs Cellr

The clearest difference is rating: Cellr at 3.6 against Tower Points Mobile's 2.4. Cellr also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Tower Points Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cellr sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Tower Points Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cellr holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Tower Points Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Cellr every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tower Points Mobile | Cellr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-points-mobile/id1390216467/reviews) | **[3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellr-cell-tower-locator-map/id6764782692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomoyuki Okawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/421623755) | [Evgenii Luchinin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039029784) |

## What reviewers say

### Tower Points Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-points-mobile/id1390216467)

This application allows users to view map data generated by its desktop counterpart. Access requires an iCloud account and iCloud Drive enabled on your device.

**Highlights:** View map data, Requires desktop application data, iCloud integration, iCloud Drive support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cellr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellr-cell-tower-locator-map/id6764782692)

This app displays a map of nearby cell towers, including their signal type and carrier. It helps users find the closest signal source, align antennas, and understand cellular coverage. Useful for improving reception in rural areas or for network professionals.

**Highlights:** Live tower map (LTE, 5G, GSM, UMTS, CDMA), Distance and bearing to towers, Built-in compass for alignment, Tower details (radio type, carrier, ID), Coverage overlay with terrain viewshed, Carrier filter (Premium), Nearest tower list

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cellr Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Cellr Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Cellr Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Cellr Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Cellr Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tower Points Mobile free?

Tower Points Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cellr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tower Points Mobile or Cellr?

Cellr is rated higher. Tower Points Mobile averages 2.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Cellr averages 3.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Tower Points Mobile or Cellr have ads?

Neither Tower Points Mobile nor Cellr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tower Points Mobile or Cellr?

Tower Points Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cellr every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tower Points Mobile was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cellr on October 25, 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.*