CEL vs AFL FlexApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CEL
This app optimizes wireless network installations when paired with specific CEL-FI hardware. It allows for system activation, software updates, and detailed signal analysis for improved performance. Features include antenna positioning and signal reporting for comprehensive network assessments.
- System activation and deactivation
- Software updates
- Antenna, band, and channel settings
- Antenna positioning
- Full signal reports
- Grid and talk out tests
- Network/donor assessments
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Note: This app only works with CEL-FI COMPASS and Nextivity SHIELD systems. For all other CEL-FI products, use the CEL-FI WAVE app. The WAVE PRO app and CEL-FI COMPASS combine to facilitate and optimize CEL-FI and SHIELD installations. The COMPASS and COMPASS XR use a 3G/4G/5G and 700/800 MHz LMR service scanner to perform wireless network/donor assessments. Connect your COMPASS to a CEL-FI QUATRA system to Activate/Deactivate it, update software, or change Antenna, Band, and Channel settings. Optimization features with COMPASS XR include Antenna Positioning, Full Signal Report, Grid Test, and Talk Out Test. The legacy COMPASS also includes a Serving Cell Report and Speed Test. For more information and troubleshooting help, go to www.nextivityinc.com/support.
AFL FlexApp
Wirelessly transfer test results from OTDRs and inspection devices directly to your project manager. This eliminates the need for manual data transfer via USB, saving valuable time and resources in the field.
- Wireless data transfer
- OTDR test results
- FOCIS inspection results
- Field to project manager
- Saves time and money
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Wirelessly transfer FlexScan OTDRs and FOCIS inspection test results from the field to your project manager. No more waiting for techs to provide data back at the home office via USB cables. Saves time and money!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AFL FlexApp at 100% against CEL's 0%. AFL FlexApp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). CEL's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AFL FlexApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of CEL's written reviews are positive against 100% of AFL FlexApp's.
CEL ships an update every 2 months, AFL FlexApp every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | CEL | AFL FlexApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nextivity, Inc | AFL |
Customer experience
CEL
AFL FlexApp
In-app purchases
CEL
No in-app purchases
AFL FlexApp
No in-app purchases
