Comparison

Cell LinQ vs NetScan

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

Head to head
About

Cell LinQ

This app provides technicians and installers with tools to measure, collect, and manage data for cellular repeater systems, IoT, M2M, and cellular routers. It helps in accurately assessing and designing cellular amplifier systems.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive measurement tools
  • Data collection and management
  • Site survey scanning system
  • Cellular repeater system design
  • IoT and M2M deployment support
  • Cellular router performance validation
Features
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The WilsonPro Cellular Network Scanner + CellLinQ App is a sophisticated yet simple site survey scanning system that provides comprehensive measurement, data collection and data management tools to any technician or installer deploying cellular repeater systems, IoT, M2M or cellular routers. This system will provide all of the necessary details ensuring a predictable and accurate assessment of all necessary information required to effectively design, install and validate performance for all types of cellular amplifier systems. This App must be used with a WilsonPro Cellular Network Scanner which can be purchased separately at WilsonPro.com.

About

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.

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
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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/

Screenshots

Cell LinQ4 screens
NetScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NetScan at 4.3 against Cell LinQ's 3.0. NetScan also leads on ratings volume (94 vs 4). Cell LinQ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. NetScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Cell LinQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetScan holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetScan has 94 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Cell LinQ's written reviews are positive against 50% of NetScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cell LinQ ships an update every 2 months, NetScan monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cell LinQ versus NetScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCell LinQNetScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.3 (94 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings494 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilson Electronics LLCSenol Cagir

Customer experience

Cell LinQ

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative50.0%

NetScan

All ratings94 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cell LinQ

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NetScan

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription + No Ads$1.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription + No Ads$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Cell LinQ free?
Cell LinQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetScan free?
NetScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cell LinQ or NetScan?
NetScan is rated higher. Cell LinQ averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NetScan averages 4.3 from 94 ratings.
Do Cell LinQ or NetScan have ads?
NetScan shows ads; Cell LinQ does not.
Which is updated more often, Cell LinQ or NetScan?
Cell LinQ ships an update every 2 months, and NetScan monthly. Most recently, Cell LinQ was updated on September 26, 2026 and NetScan on October 16, 2026.

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