Cell LinQ vs NetScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Comprehensive measurement tools
- Data collection and management
- Site survey scanning system
- Cellular repeater system design
- IoT and M2M deployment support
- Cellular router performance validation
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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.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NetScan at 4.3 against Cell LinQ's 2.3. NetScan also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 35%) and ratings volume (98 vs 7). Cell LinQ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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
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.
NetScan holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetScan has 98 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Cell LinQ's written reviews are positive against 50% of NetScan's.
Cell LinQ ships an update every 2 months, NetScan every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cell LinQ | NetScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (7 ratings) | 4.3 (98 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 98 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wilson Electronics LLC | Senol Cagir |
Customer experience
Cell LinQ
NetScan
In-app purchases
Cell LinQ
No in-app purchases
NetScan
- Premium Subscription + No Ads$1.991 Month
- Premium Subscription + No Ads$17.991 Year
