Comparison

Elektrorain vs TowerScope

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

Head to head
About

Elektrorain

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About

TowerScope

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TowerScope turns independent cellular observations into a map you can understand. Search cities, addresses and countries worldwide, explore 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G records, and inspect the information behind each result. EXPLORE THE NETWORK โ€ข Browse cellular records on a clear map โ€ข Search worldwide for a place or country โ€ข Filter by radio technology, carrier and point type โ€ข Switch between standard, hybrid and satellite maps โ€ข Inspect Cell ID, MCC/MNC, area code and coordinates โ€ข Review samples, dates, estimated range and quality โ€ข Open coordinates directly in Apple Maps โ€ข Optionally test latency, download, upload and ISP/ASN HONEST DATA, CLEAR LABELS A marker is not automatically a physical tower. It may represent a logical cell, sector, observation or estimated site. Labels, sample counts and dates help you judge each result. Coverage, recency and position quality vary by region. A missing result does not mean that no cell exists there. WORLDWIDE SELF-HOSTED DATA TowerScope retrieves records from its own backend. The worldwide dataset is based on OpenCellID observations. Possible frequency bands are catalog entries for a radio generation, not a promise about the exact band used by a cell. Source and license information is available in the app and privacy policy. ONE PURCHASE Unlock access with one lifetime in-app purchase. There is no recurring fee, advertising or TowerScope account. Purchases can be restored through Apple. The optional connection test transfers up to about 16 MB and describes your current internet connection, not a specific tower. TowerScope is an information tool, not a substitute for professional measurement equipment, carrier planning data or emergency services. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Elektrorain3 screens
TowerScope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elektrorain at none against TowerScope's 1. Elektrorain also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). TowerScope's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. TowerScope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Elektrorain asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elektrorain ships an update every 8 months, TowerScope every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Elektrorain versus TowerScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElektrorainTowerScope
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppleby Italiana SrlSascha Koziellek

In-app purchases

None

Elektrorain

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TowerScope

One-time1
  • TowerScope Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Elektrorain free?
Elektrorain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TowerScope free?
TowerScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Elektrorain or TowerScope have ads?
Neither Elektrorain nor TowerScope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elektrorain or TowerScope?
Elektrorain ships an update every 8 months, and TowerScope every 6 days. Most recently, Elektrorain was updated on October 26, 2026 and TowerScope on October 27, 2026.

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